Manager-Finance, Gabm & Eip

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Finance Manager, GABM & EIP Finance   
The GABM & EIP team provides the full life cycle of financial support to several functional areas of the company, driving both the financial planning & analysis and decision support aspects for Global Advertising & Brand Management (GABM) and Enterprise Innovation Partners (EIP). 
The Finance Manager will lead financial processes and perform complex financial analyses for the Global Advertising & Brand Management (GABM) organization of American Express. In addition to driving financial planning & analysis efforts, the Finance Manager will play a critical role in shaping GABM's investments and overall strategy, enabling effective trade-offs, decisioning, and strategic growth for the organization. This role will have exposure to business partners in GABM and Business Unit Finance groups.
The Finance Manager should be a dynamic individual who can communicate effectively with business and finance partners, drive key financial processes, deliver superior analytics, and manage complex tasks in a global organization.
Key responsibilities include: 
Drive monthly/quarterly/annual financial processes by working with GABM business partners, Corporate Planning teams and Controllership
Partner closely with GABM team on the management of Advertising and Promotion forecasts, investments, and related analysis
Analyze spend trends while liaising with business partners for in-depth analysis on financial results and assessments
Partner with Marketing and Finance stakeholders to devise and operationalize robust analytics to enhance the investment optimization processes for brand investments
Build and maintain complex financial models to support recommendations and provide decision support (e.g. AXP In-house Creative Agency, A&P Investment Optimization)
Develop presentations and provide insights for senior Finance leaders and GABM business partners
Build and maintain relationships with key business partners to influence decisions and deliver results 

Minimum Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following characteristics and skills:
4+ years of relevant experience in financial planning 
Solid financial background with proven analytical skills
Ability to balance multiple priorities simultaneously
Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills 
Strong oral and excellent written communication skills
Ability to concisely and clearly articulate financial concepts to multiple audiences
Demonstrates critical thinking skills, including providing proactive thought leadership, challenging status quo, and breaking down/solving problems
Bachelor's degree (Finance or Accounting)

Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of TM1 and Oracle a plus
Knowledge of SQL is a plus 

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.
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
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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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