Financial Analyst - Data Analytics

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. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

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.

How will you make an impact in this role?

Business Planning Team is part of Strategic Planning & Operational Enablement (SPOE) within Global Services (GS). The team is responsible for supporting GS organization from a cost center management perspective by managing and reporting expenses, investments, assessing trends and identifying risk & opportunity areas to help business meet financial targets.

This is a Band 30 Analyst role and will support Banking Network Servicing within GS.

The candidate should possess analytical mindset, eye for detail and strong sense of numbers. The responsibilities will largely include but not be restricted to -  

• Planning and forecasting of Headcount – review & track capacity.
• Review P&L and report Opex variances - Actual vs Budget/Forecast and with Prior Year.
• Preparation of monthly financial results including managing accruals etc.
• Identify and report risk and opportunities to the Budget/Forecast.
• Manage effective resolution of queries arising out of the month end & Budget / Forecasting processes.
• Work proactively to collate input ensuring accuracy, completeness and meeting tight deadlines.
• Willing to learn about the different GS functions.

To be successful in the role, strong focus on data management, reporting and consolidation skillset is required. Technical finance knowledge is not a constraint for applicants who have strong background in data analysis and reporting.

Day Shift (9:00 am -5:00pm EST)

Work Location Options - Hybrid

This role may be subject to additional background verification checks.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in business/ finance or related field with 3-5 years of work experience.
• Knowledge of financial systems – TM1 / GSNASO and Oracle is highly desired.
• Knowledge of SQL & Power BI will be an added advantage.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint). Experience with macros and Python is a plus.
• Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple priorities.
• Strong relationship management and communication skills.
• Strong work-ethic and interpersonal skills.

Eligibility

• The incumbent should be tenured for a minimum of 18 months at Band 30 and minimum of 12 months at Band 25 in the current role as on the date of application deadline. 

Hiring Range: $68,000 to $102,000 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.

The job posting is for an existing vacancy.

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 
• Support for financial-well-being and retirement 
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location) 
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need 
• Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location) 
• 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

American Express is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment in which all people who apply for positions or who work for or on behalf of Amex are treated with dignity and respect and are provided with equal treatment with respect to employment, regardless of that person's age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, colour, ancestry, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, religion or creed, marital status, family status, pregnancy, disability, record of offences, social condition or origin, political beliefs, association or activity or other factors prohibited under applicable Human Rights legislation (the “Prohibited Grounds”).   If you have a disability and need accommodation, please speak with the Recruiter for more information.

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.