Senior Financial Analyst - job 2 of 42

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.

Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

Our industry is rapidly evolving, and we need courageous, quick thinkers who can shape the strategic decisions that lead our business forward. Whether it’s negotiating with some of our largest global partners or creating next year’s financial plan, you can influence both our day-to-day P&L and the future direction of the company. As part of the team, you can have the opportunity to learn and use the latest data tools and technologies and explore a range of roles to grow your career. Find your place in finance on #TeamAmex.

How will you make an impact in this role?

The role will be key in providing financial decision support, key analytics, strategic oversight, and reporting for a multitude of critical priorities while building a strong partnership across Technology Operations – Digital Workplace (DW).

• Participate in Annual Plan / Long Range Plan and Monthly forecasting cycles, providing relevant financial analytics and commentary to business partners to ensure achievement of financial targets
• Prepare and present key recommendations to Finance and Technology Leadership to drive decision making
• Perform strategic ad-hoc analyses and research to turn data into insightful information driving business decisions
• Work across a matrix of stakeholders – Technology, Finance, Product teams, etc. to ensure proper change management and financial alignment
• Review and process technology deals with partners in technology and controllership judiciously
• Provide additional support and analysis on annual Software contract renewals for the Enterprise that are owned by DW.  

 Minimum Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Finance and FP&A
• Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Passion for developing and driving partnerships across multiple functions across the Enterprise
• Excellent communication skills: ability to distill financial data into clear and concise insights
• Robust technical skills to synthesize large amounts of complex data with the ability to draw key conclusions
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing priorities effectively and drive results while meeting critical deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft suite (Advanced Excel skills preferred)
• Understanding of P&Ls, financial metrics, cost drivers, forecast methodologies, and cost allocation/expense recovery concepts
• Self-starter with a high degree of intellectual curiosity
• Undergraduate Degree or relevant experience

Preferred Qualification

• IBM Cognos TM1 and Power BI

Salary Range: $55,000.00 to $105,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

• Competitive base salaries 
• Bonus incentives 
• 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan 
• Free financial coaching and financial well-being support 
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits 
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need 
• 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy 
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location) 
• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program 
• Career development and training opportunities

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.

We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

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