Manager, Finance

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Job Overview

Seeking a highly motivated and strategic Finance Manager to join our Enterprise Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team. This role will lead the enterprise monthly reporting and forecasting processes while managing a small team of financial analysts. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, leadership capabilities, and a deep understanding of financial reporting and forecasting in a complex, cross-functional environment. Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with internal standard operating procedures. Candidate must work Eastern Standard Time hours.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead and manage the monthly reporting and financial close process, including the review of actuals, preparation of variance analysis, and executive-level commentary

2. Oversee the consolidation of enterprise-wide forecasts, coordinating inputs from multiple business units

3. Manage the enterprise forecast / budget calendar and timeline, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with strategic priorities

4. Prepare monthly reporting packages and financial insights to senior executives

5. Drive continuous improvement across financial processes, including reporting automation, forecast accuracy, and planning tools

6. Supervise and develop a team of financial analysts, providing coaching, performance feedback, and professional growth opportunities

7. Assign and review analyst work to ensure quality, accuracy, and strategic relevance

8. Support enterprise-level planning initiatives such as monthly outlooks, long-range planning, and ad hoc analysis

9. Ensure consistency and integrity of financial data across systems and reporting platforms

Scope Interpret and administer policies, process, and procedures that may affect sections and subordinate units. The salary range for this position is $105,000.00 - $136,864.00. This job will be posted for a minimum of five business days and extended if the applicant pool needs to be expanded. Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.

Minimum Qualifications

Education : Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required. Experience : Minimum 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Management Experience : 3 years of supervisory or management experience. Skills & Abilities : Demonstrated proficiency in collaboration, facilitation, planning, problem solving, leadership. Strong understanding of financial statements, forecasting techniques, and variance analysis. Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems (e.g., Hyperion, Oracle, Power BI, SAP, Workday). Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines. Travel : May travel and participate in meetings and conferences throughout the Red Cross system.

• Combination of candidate's education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description's minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The work environment will consist of moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones and printers, light traffic). The employee must have the ability to work in a small cubicle and have the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Preferred Qualifications

Must know Hyperion & Power BI Must have understanding of Power BI Advanced Excel skills Strong understanding of financial statements, forecasting techniques, and variance analysis. Strong communication skills Must have good presentation skills

Benefits for You

As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes :

Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make your career a force for good! The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.