Senior Financial Analyst

Responsibilities

• Provide business partners with insights on financial P&L performance and business decisioning
• Lead annual forecasting, investment optimization, and month-end processes
• Conduct variance analysis and root-cause reviews across P&L components to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Perform data mining to support product constructs, pricing, new deals, and product launches
• Act as a liaison between finance and business stakeholders, providing regular updates and progress reports to leadership
• Summarize and track initiatives to create transparency for senior management presentations
• Deliver innovative process efficiencies within the finance organization

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 3 years of experience in financial analysis roles involving large datasets, financial modeling, and forecasting
• Expert-level Excel skills, including scenario analysis and data manipulation
• Basic SQL skills with experience extracting and analyzing complex datasets
• Strong PowerPoint skills for creating executive-ready materials
• Ability to transform datasets into compelling visuals and actionable business recommendations

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant professional designation (CPA, CFA, MBA, or MMA)
• Experience using visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI
• Familiarity with emerging AI technologies for financial planning and analysis
• Strong project management skills and experience working with cross-functional teams
• Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills

Benefits

• Competitive base salaries and bonus incentives
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
• Support for financial well-being and retirement
• Flexible hybrid working model
• Generous paid parental leave policies
• Career development and training opportunities

About the Company

American Express is a global leader in payments and financial services, committed to providing world-class customer service and innovative products. We foster a culture of inclusion, integrity, and a growth mindset, empowering our colleagues to deliver exceptional value to our customers and communities.