Part-Time Financial Analyst for Data-Driven Insights - American Express Remote Opportunity

Unlock Your Career Potential at American Express

At American Express, we pride ourselves on being a company that values its employees and recognizes their contributions, leadership, and impact. Our team is built on a foundation of integrity, diversity, and inclusion, where everyone has the opportunity to participate in the company's success. As a global leader in the financial services industry, we are committed to delivering the world's best customer experience every day. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding role that aligns with your skills and career aspirations, we invite you to explore this exciting part-time opportunity as a Financial Analyst.

About the Global Merchant & Network Services (GM&NS) Pricing Group

The GM&NS Pricing Group is a critical component of American Express, responsible for driving revenue from the discount business, one of our largest revenue sources. Our team works closely with various business partners to determine the best rates that encourage merchants to accept American Express while improving service and merchant satisfaction. We achieve this through customer-centric pricing principles, flexible pricing architectures, and innovative pricing solutions. As a Financial Analyst in this group, you will play a key role in forecasting and reporting company revenues, providing a unique opportunity to influence many businesses and drive franchise expansion with profit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create Canadian forecasts for businesses reducing revenue, track monthly performance against forecast, and identify areas of change. Develop a comprehensive list of discounted business income for the Canadian region.
• Drive the design and development process across multiple regional cost groups for all relevant reporting and forecasting activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Support external audits, including investigation of issues discovered, and communicate with local value team managing vendor relationships to discuss issues and work towards resolution.
• Perform ad-hoc data analysis to measure discount rates and gain valuable insights that inform business decisions.

Essential Qualifications:

• A minimum of two years of experience in financial analysis or business planning and/or other finance-related roles.
• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as finance, accounting, or business administration.
• Proficiency in financial planning and analysis, with a strong understanding of financial concepts and principles.
• Excellent skills in Excel, with the ability to create complex financial models and analyze large datasets.
• Strong analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to create best-in-class financial models and maximize value from large amounts of financial information.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as SAS/SQL is highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to present complex financial information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong relationship management and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence others in situations where they may have different goals.
• A strong work ethic with a passion for winning and a focus on excellence in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills, with a willingness to question the status quo and develop new ways to address old challenges.
• Strong project management skills, with full ownership from analysis to implementation.
• Dedicated customer focus, with a demonstrated willingness to understand and resolve customer needs and problems.

What We Offer

At American Express, we are committed to supporting the well-being and career development of our employees. As a part-time Financial Analyst, you can expect to receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health Care Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families.
• Retirement Plans: 401(K) plans with matching contributions to help employees save for retirement.
• Paid Leave: Time off, sick leave, and paid time off to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• Flexible Working Arrangements: Flexible working options, such as telecommuting and flexible scheduling, to support work-life balance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support services to employees facing personal or work-related issues.
• Tuition Fees: Financial assistance to employees who wish to continue their education or professional development.
• Employee Discounts: Discounts on American Express products and services.
• Wellness Programs: Programs, resources, and activities focused on physical and mental health.
• Parental Leave: Parental leave benefits to support employees who become parents by birth or adoption.
• Professional Development: Training programs and professional development opportunities to support career growth.
• Life Insurance: Life insurance to financially protect loved ones.

Join Our Team and Lead the Way

If you're a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for financial analysis and data-driven insights, we encourage you to apply for this exciting part-time opportunity as a Financial Analyst at American Express. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on complex and challenging projects, develop your skills and expertise, and contribute to the success of our organization. Don't miss this chance to join a dynamic and inclusive team and take your career to the next level.

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