DescriptionYou Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back.With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you’ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that’s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.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.American Express Technology is a critical Enterprise function, serving as the backbone of all we do, from providing the underlying infrastructure of the company to building core products and services we deliver to our customers. AmEx Technology has changed dramatically over the last few years, and as Technology continues to evolve its business strategies and operating model, the Finance organization will adapt accordingly to best position the organization in supporting American Express businesses.How will you make an impact in this role?This Manager will support the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) function of the Technology organization within the Enterprise Services FP&A team. This role will focus on providing critical financial insights to various teams, supporting leadership with data-driven decisions, and enhancing existing financial processes and tools. Enterprise Services Finance is committed to ongoing improvement and evolution of its roles and responsibilities, and as such, the below may be subject to refinement, addition, or modification in the future.
Support financial planning (e.g., monthly R&Os, LRP, and Plan), results analysis, and management reporting for the Technology organization (Tech Dev, Tech Ops, and Software Capitalization)
Partner closely with the Tech Finance LFO organization to support R&O recommendations and meet business objectives
Maintain and update Power BI dashboards, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of key financial and headcount metrics.
Perform in-depth financial and headcount analysis, identifying trends and reporting findings to leaders for strategic decision-making.
Prepare and support presentation materials (e.g., monthly results, BUR and quarterly EC decks) for key financial metrics and trends, delivering clear insights and data for leadership discussions.
Transform and innovate Tech Finance’s FP&A processes, tools, and capabilities to enhance decision making (e.g., enriching Tech Finance’s existing suite of Power BI dashboards)
Execute on ad hoc analyses stemming from senior leader asks
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of Finance or equivalent experience
Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Passion for developing and driving partnerships across multiple functions across the Enterprise
Excellent communication skills: ability to distill financial data into clear and concise insights
Robust technical skills to synthesize large amounts of complex data with the ability to draw key conclusions
Ability to prioritize and manage competing priorities effectively and drive results while meeting critical deadlines
Proficient in Microsoft suite required (Advanced Excel skills preferred)
Understanding of P&Ls, financial metrics, cost drivers and forecast methodologies
Self-starter with a high degree of intellectual curiosity
Preferred Qualifications
IBM Cognos TM1 and Power BI preferred
MBA / CPA or equivalent preferred
QualificationsSalary Range: $80,000.00 to $155,000.00 annually bonus benefitsThe 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.US Job Seekers/Employees - Click here to view the “Know Your Rights” poster and the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.If the links do not work, please copy and paste the following URLs in a new browser window: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters to access the three posters.Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.Job: FinancePrimary Location: US-Arizona-PhoenixSchedule Full-timeReq ID: 24017638