Senior Financial Analyst - Technology Finance Strategy & Transformation

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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.

American Express Technology is a critical Enterprise function, serving as the backbone of all we do, from providing the underlying infrastructure of the company to building core products and services we deliver to our customers. Amex Technology has changed dramatically over the last few years, and as Technology continues to evolve its business strategies and operating model, the Finance organization will also need to evolve. This role will be part of the Technology Finance Strategy & Transformation team, which partners closely with the Technology organization in achieving strategic initiatives.

The successful candidate will interact across the Finance community and work closely with Product, Portfolio, and Technology leadership teams to drive achievement of strategic initiatives that involve both Tech investment and operations products. The primary responsibilities of this role will include data-driven analytics and insights that help to shape Technology's strategies as well as supporting implementation of new financial processes. Budgeting, forecasting, and the monitoring and reporting of risk & opportunities to both project and business case financial assumptions are also required.

How will you make an impact in this role?

· Support financial analysis and reporting for multi-year enterprise initiatives and other large projects by defining/creating KPIs, reporting requirements, cost transparency & optimization, and driving agile budgeting/forecasting processes.

· Create, implement, and maintain proforma financials for large strategic initiatives.

· Support project management for initiatives that increase business efficiencies and/or support the implementation of new financial processes.

· Perform strategic analyses to turn data into insightful, actionable information that guides business decisions.

· Collaborate with other finance and technology teams to ensure strategic objectives are met within budgeted costs.

Minimum Qualifications:

· 3+ years of relevant Finance / Business work experience.

· Strong financial, analytical, and project management skills.

· Understanding of P&Ls, financial metrics, cost drivers, and forecast methodologies.

· Demonstrated experience synthesizing large amounts of complex data with the ability to draw key conclusions.

· Advanced Excel and PowerPoint are required.

· Bachelor's degree (Finance / Accounting / Data Analytics).

Preferred Qualifications:

· Power BI, TM1 (IBM Planning Analytics) and understanding of relational database and SQL coding is preferred.

Qualifications

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.

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:

• 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.

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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