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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager, Finance Data & Automation - **Company:** American Red Cross - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $125,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Spreadsheets, Database Applications, Desktop Computing, Text Processing, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Automation of Marketing, Powerpivot, Power BI, SQL Databases, Vba Programming Language, Low-code, Tools for Reporting, Data Pipelines - **Published:** May 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000fzx12w ## About the Role We are currently seeking a professional, innovative, and detail-oriented Data & Automation Finance Manager. This is a fully remote position that can be located anywhere in the USA., + Finance acumen combined with strong technical curiosity + Data modeling and systems thinking + Process improvement and automation mindset + Communication and stakeholder management + Coaching, training, and change leadership Data Modeling & Analytics + Design, build, and maintain robust financial data models (e.g., Power BI / Power Pivot / SQL-based models) that support forecasting, reporting, and decision-making., **Education:** Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required. CPA or Advanced Degree preferred. **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:** Ability to develop project plans. Demonstrated proficiency in collaboration, facilitation, planning, problem-solving, and leadership. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Proficiency in the use of personal computers, word-processing, spreadsheet applications, and database applications when applicable. Ability to work on a team. **Travel** : May travel and participate in meetings and conferences throughout the Red Cross system. _WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:_ + Experience with AI/ML applications in finance (forecasting, process automation, anomaly detection). + Strong experience building financial models and dashboards using tools such as Power BI, Power Pivot, Excel, SQL, or similar platforms. + Experience working in an agile or product-oriented environment. + Strong instructional or training background, with a passion for developing others. + Demonstrated experience automating processes using code (e.g., Python, SQL, VBA) or automation platforms. + Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical finance audiences. ## Description The Data & Automation Finance Manager oversees the preparation, analysis, and interpretation of financial information that informs the American Red Cross's financial planning and decision-making. This role leads efforts to gather and analyze complex financial data, develop insights, and deliver clear recommendations and reports to senior leadership. Incumbents are responsible for establishing, maintaining, and continuously improving financial systems, processes, and procedures to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. The role also provides support, development, and leadership guidance to volunteers, helping to build financial capability and promote best practices across the organization., + Integrate multiple data sources (e.g., ERP, planning systems, operational tools, external data) into consolidated, automated finance datasets and reporting tools. + Develop and manage data pipelines that support timely, accurate, and repeatable financial insights. + Collaborate with IT, Data, and Security teams to ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture and governance standards. Automation, AI & Advanced Tools + Identify opportunities to automate manual or repetitive finance processes using scripting, low-code/no-code tools, and AI-enabled solutions. + Apply AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics techniques where appropriate to enhance forecasting, anomaly detection, scenario analysis, or workflow automation. + Continuously evaluate emerging tools and technologies that can improve finance efficiency and effectiveness. Training, Enablement & Change Leadership + Develop training materials, documentation, and best practices to upskill Finance teams in the use of data models, dashboards, and automated tools. + Lead workshops or hands-on training sessions to increase data fluency and self-service analytics capabilities across Finance. + Act as a change agent, driving adoption of new tools and ways of working. 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