Manager, Finance ? Enterprise Services, Technology Investment Optimization and Analytics

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Description:

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, moving from a waterfall to an agile model of working. As Technology continues to evolve its operating model, the finance organization needs to evolve with it. The Tech Finance Investment Optimization & Analytics team creates enterprise value through data-driven insights and analytics of Technology investments to enable effective trade-offs and business decisions.

The Finance Manager role will work with Senior Technology Leaders, providing financial decision support and data-driven insights. The role will also provide analytics of Technology investment expenses for senior leaders in Tech, Finance, and the business.

Key responsibilities include:
? Drive Technology investments optimization, covering both overall process and all financial aspects of annual capacity planning and in-year management
? Manage the planning, forecasting and results processes for an expense base that drives critical investment decisions for the Enterprise
? Perform strategic ad-hoc analyses and research to turn data into insightful information driving business decisions
? Partner with key Finance, Business, and Technology stakeholders to drive efficiencies and achieve similar goals
? Provide support and transparency into the total AXP technology development investments to the broader Finance organization (Corporate Planning &Analysis, Investment Optimization Finance Community), and other strategic planning teams

Minimum Qualifications: ? 5+ years of Finance experience ? Expertise in planning and forecasting methodologies ? Passion for developing and driving partnerships across multiple functions across the enterprise ? Process optimization experience and understanding of optimization methodology ? Strong project management experience ? Strong working proficiency of Excel, Word, PowerPoint required ? Understanding of Oracle, TM1, and other financial tools

Preferred Qualifications: ? Working knowledge of SQL and big data analysis tools (Yellowbrick, PowerBI, Tableau) preferred ? MBA/CPA or equivalent preferred

Salary Range: $80,000.00 to $155,000.00 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

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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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