Manager - Finance

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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.

The Manager in this role will be a part of the Enterprise Financial Planning & Analysis team within Corporate Planning, reporting to the Director of Finance, AXP Results. The primary responsibilities of this role are to manage AXP Financial Reporting & Analysis processes and deliverables, enhancements to processes are also expected.

This role will have exposure to CP&A leadership and offers the successful candidate the opportunity to build their brand, develop SME knowledge, and improve Finance processes.

Background and Responsibilities

• Driving AXP-wide reporting initiatives including: the review and analysis of results, providing expertise on key company projects, and developing and presenting insightful perspectives to Sr. leaders

• Analyze and communicate AXP results both monthly and quarterly. Key deliverables include the CFO Flash, Financial Disclosure packages, and P&L analysis

• Potential leadership in the management and reporting of American Express financial results

• Effective collaboration within the team as well as across the Finance community, especially the CP&A, External reporting and Investor relations teams

• Building and developing strategic relationships to drive results, and provide valuable insights

• Providing thought leadership and executing on driving continuous optimization, automation and streamlining to transform both technologies and processes.

• Drive talent strategy that supports development

• Supporting Finance initiatives and ad hoc projects

• Minimum 3-5 years Finance experience. Accounting/Finance degree preferred

• Effective leadership skills: ability to bring others with you, effective at setting the agenda and doing it the right way

• Highly motivated individual with intellectual curiosity and a proven track record of driving results, strong project management skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced and dynamic environment

• Strong communication skills - verbal and written, with the ability to break down complex ideas into understandable and actionable messages

• Track record of innovation and thought leadership, adopting a growth mindset to process efficiency and effectiveness

• Knowledge of the financial reporting processes. Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Oracle and TM1 experience is preferred. An understanding of Power BI, Hyperion Essbase, HFR and OBI is a plus

• Ability to influence and drive alignment among various organizations and disciplines

• Understanding of financial planning and results analysis

Salary Range: $80,000.00 to $155,000.00 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 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.

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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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