Manager, Finance - GCS US SME LFO

American Express • New York, NY

362d • $80,000 - $155,000

About The Position

At American Express, you'll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact-every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company's success. Together, we'll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world's best customer experience every day. And we'll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong. Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together. 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.

Requirements

• Strong relationship building skills and capable of partnering across teams.
• Confidence to voice opinions, ask questions, and develop a point of view in meetings & conversations with Finance and Business partners.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement analytical insights.
• Ability to organize and analyze large amounts of data - advanced Excel skills & detail-oriented.
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in SQL/SAS enhances any application, desire to learn is a requirement for success in the role.
• Bachelors Degree required, post-graduate education enhances any application.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years experience in Finance, data analytics, strategy, or consulting.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with senior leadership, including the US SME GM and his leadership team, to create new and enhanced performance-analytics across the Sales and Account Development (AD) organization.
• Support key business initiatives, including strategic decisioning, operational efficiency, deal/portfolio management, and Sales & AD investment optimization.
• Partner across Business and Finance teams on cross-functional exercises to identify growth opportunities and areas of risk, leveraging big-data sources and profitability metrics to influence business leadership and drive key priorities.
• Act as the business-facing owner of Sales and AD reporting and forecasting activities, leveraging relationships with Business and Finance organizations to drive efficient outcomes and maximize visibility of Sales/AD performance.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees