Financial Analyst

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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 Financial analyst in this role will be a part of the Enterprise Financial Planning & Analysis AXP Results team within Corporate Planning (CP&A) and has primary responsibility for delivering AXP financials to Business partners including External Reporting and Investor Relations. This role will work closely with BU FP&A, BU LFOs and Controllership teams to ensure the integrity and reporting of AXP level financials.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information including reports, metrics, and outlook
• Support the preparation and review key documents that are used for SEC/Regulatory filings, including the Earnings Release, 10-Q, and Annual Report.
• Prepare key reports for analyzing the company results by Senior leaders in the Company
• Identify opportunities to increase automation, enhance controls, and increase efficiencies.
• The position requires close interaction with various business partners including Corporate Planning, External Reporting and Investor Relations teams.
• Conduct root cause analysis and work with customer groups to deliver appropriate solutions.
• Translate and present complex situations into easily understood language for customer groups.
• Lead and support ad hoc business partner requirements and key stakeholder initiatives.
• Support the Plan and Outlook process
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Minimum 1-3 years accounting/financial experience.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred and CPA/MBA a plus.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Able to effectively communicate with senior management and influence without authority.
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship building, and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, must be able to take initiative and at times be able to act independently to meet customer needs. Must be able to take ownership of reporting processes and customer relationships.
• Innovative individual with ability to manage multiple priorities, lead project/task teams, prepare process documentation and improve processes.
• Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
  
  

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

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 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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