Manager, Finance

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At American Express, we know that with the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. Whether we're supporting our customers' financial confidence to move ahead, taking commerce to new heights, or encouraging people to explore the world, our colleagues are constantly redefining what's possible - and we're proud to back each other every step of the way. When you join #TeamAmex, you become part of a diverse community of over 60,000 colleagues, all with a common goal to deliver an exceptional customer experience every day.

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.

How will you make an impact in this role?

• 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 and provide enhancements to the AXP Financial Reporting & Analysis processes and deliverables.
  
  This role will have exposure to CP&A leadership and offers the successful candidate the opportunity to build their brand, develop expertise/knowledge, and improve Finance processes.
  
  Background and Responsibilities
• Drive 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 package, and P&L analysis
• Provide 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
• Build and develop strategic relationships to drive results, and provide valuable insights
• Exhibit thought leadership and execute on driving continuous optimization, automation and streamlining to transform both technologies and processes.
• Drive talent strategy that encourages development
• Support 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, and 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

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