Analyst II, Finance - Military Veterans

As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.

We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve.  Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference. 

The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview): 

The American Red Cross Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team is seeking a Financial Analyst. Duties include preparing and reviewing financial reports, providing financial analysis and contributing towards annual budgeting and forecasting process. The position must be able to perform assigned tasks independently and feel comfortable working in a team environment.

Location: This is a remote position based anywhere in the United States.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities):  

Generate monthly and ad-hoc reports to evaluate business performance results, including variance analysis and key drivers of performance for decision support and general business support as assigned.  Reporting will be more frequent during busy disaster cycle seasons.

Participate in the annual budget process, including data analysis, entry, and validation.

Participate in identifying opportunities to improve financial controls, procedures, and systems within area of responsibility.

Interact and liaison with cross-functional groups to identify and resolve issues in assigned areas of responsibility.

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

The salary range for this position is $76,120.00 - $89,960.00

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

Financial Analyst must demonstrate the following:

Initiative and independence in accomplishing tasks.

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Data analysis, modelling and metric skills.

A collaborative spirit and enjoys working as a member of a team.

Ability to meet daily deadlines. 

Ability to prioritize and reprioritize tasks daily. 

Good communication skills.

Possess initiative, reliability, and self-motivation.

Good time management and organizational skills.

Commitment and a strong work ethic.

Professionalism, integrity, and credibility.

Compassion and motivation to work in a humanitarian organization.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.

A minimum of 4 years experience in financial management and analysis.

Data Science certification is preferred but not required

Strong skills with various Microsoft Office products (Excel and Word) are essential. Experience using Power BI is also preferred.

Experience using large scale automated financial systems (such as Oracle), planning tools (such as Hyperion), data warehouse and query tools (such as Business Objects/Webi) desired but not required.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Preferred Qualifications):

Working in a fast-paced environment.

Must accommodate and earlier than usual workday during heightened activities.

Must work EST hours.  

Data Analytics experience.

Alteryx experience.

Advanced Excel desired.

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.

•            Medical, Dental Vision plans

•            Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

•            PTO + Holidays

•            401K with 6% match

•            Paid Family Leave

•            Employee Assistance

•            Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term

•            Service Awards and recognition]]>