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　　The International Card Services (ICS) FP&A team leads the end-to-end forecasting and financial planning processes for the ICS segment, providing decision support to Senior Finance leaders by producing P&L reports and analyses, bringing forward analytical insights, and carrying out thorough financial planning. Delivering on these key goals requires high levels of analytical rigour, financial thought leadership, knowledge of the P&L, strong collaboration across teams, and relationship-building skills.

　　Based in London, the Senior Financial Analyst, Opex Vertical role will face off multiple stakeholders across BU FP&A, Market & Lead Financial Officer (LFO) teams, P&L Management team, Investment Optimization (IO), and Controllership. The main focus of the role will be developing insightful financial analyses and frameworks across the Opex account lines, improving forecasting and planning models, and preparing and presenting materials for ICS Finance & Business Leadership. This is a high-visibility role with exposure to senior leaders across different Finance teams. As such, the ideal candidate must possess excellent analytical and modelling skills, strong communication and relationship-building skills, and the ability to collaborate seamlessly with colleagues across organization.

　　How will you make an impact in this role?

　　Own the month end process for the ICS Opex and collaborate with LFO partners to understand market and product financial performance drivers

　　Own the existing models and modify them for Annual and Long-Range planning processes.

　　Produce insightful and valuable performance analysis for Finance and Business leadership, focusing on identifying key insights and risks/opportunities in the P&L

　　Develop and improve financial forecasting models, all with a continuous analytical focus on influencing decisions at the appropriate level.

　　Work across the organization, linking with key partners across ICS LFO teams to incorporate strategic insights and local knowledge into long term analytic processes.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Strong financial analysis and modelling skills, with proven ability to drive analytical output aimed at identifying trends, developing key insights, and required decisions for senior management

　　Excellent analytical skills

　　Strong working knowledge of Excel, PPT, thinkcell and TM1

　　Solid understanding of the P&L and of card economics

　　Superior communication skills and an ability to story tell through data

　　Highly motivated and intellectually curious

　　Strong collaboration and relationship building skills

　　Flexibility to deal with change in a fast-paced environment, enthusiastic and able to perform under pressure to meet deadlines with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn

　　Qualifications

　　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

　　Support for financial-well-being and retirement

　　Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)

　　Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need

　　Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)

　　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

　　Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

　　Job: Finance

　　Primary Location: United Kingdom-London-London

　　Schedule Full-time

　　Req ID: 23013448