Job Description
Your Opportunity as the Lead Developer, Finance Technology
Support technical leadership and strategic direction for advanced analytics, RPA/automation, and digital tools supporting Finance and the broader organization. Architect highimpact solutions, support compliance standards, mentor team members (including interns), and champion effective, responsible AI adoption.
Location: Orrville, OH
Work Arrangements: Hybrid, 40% in office (9 days a month)
In this role you will:
Technical Guidance, Architecture Insight, & Solution Support
Provide architectural input and handson support for advanced analytics, data pipelines, and automation solutions.
Contribute to standards, design decisions, and solution patterns to promote scalability, reliability, and alignment with enterprise and Finance strategies.
Automation & Workflow Modernization Support
Support the identification, design, and deployment of RPA and AIenabled automation solutions that reduce manual effort and improve cycle times.
Participate across the automation lifecycle and collaborate with COE/IT teams to reinforce governance and sustainability.
Help colleagues recognize automation opportunities and understand how AI + automation can modernize Finance workflows.
Advanced Analytics, AI, & Predictive Modeling Enablement
Assist in developing and enhancing statistical and machinelearning models.
Partner with teams to integrate predictive and AIdriven insights into decisionmaking and help promote responsible, effective usage patterns that strengthen analytical maturity.
Business Transformation, Reporting, & Governance Enablement
Contribute to technologydriven process improvements across Finance by equipping teams with modern tools, methods, and best practices.
Support enterprise reporting processes and help reinforce data governance, audit, and SOX requirements through collaborative stewardship and crossfunctional partnership.
What we are looking for:
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Science, Information Systems, or related field
5+ years in analytics, programming, automation, or advanced data roles
Experience with R/Python and SQL; proven delivery with BI tools and production model operations
Experience with RPA platforms (e.g., Blue Prism/UiPath/Automation Anywhere)
Strong experience with stakeholder management and communication
Demonstrated ability to support teams in applying AI and automation effectively
Continuous learning mindset and passion for emerging technologies
Right Place for You
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
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The J. M. Smucker Company (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.