Finance Director

American Express

. Conduct strategic and financial analysis using internal and external information to identify and prioritize short-term and long-term financial opportunities .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLead💰 $148,387 - $215,250 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, modeling, and strategic investment evaluation, with a strong ability to communicate complex financial insights to senior leadership. Proficient in developing financial strategies and enhancing financial processes to drive margin improvement and support core finance initiatives.

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Financial AnalysisFinancial ModelingStrategic InvestmentsCross-Functional CollaborationFinancial Reporting

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisFinancial ModelingCapital AllocationRisk ModelingPerformance AnalyticsProfitability AnalysisCost Efficiency AnalysisForeign Exchange AnalysisTreasury Products EvaluationScenario Analysis

Soft Skills

CommunicationStrategic ThinkingCollaborationProblem SolvingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Power BIExcelPowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree in FinanceMaster’s Degree in EconomicsMaster’s Degree in Business Administration

Industry Keywords

Financial PerformanceMargin ImprovementBusiness Unit Finance StrategiesMacro-Economic AnalysisIndustry TrendsCompetitor Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct strategic and financial analysis using internal and external information to identify and prioritize short-term and long-term financial opportunities
Develop, coordinate, report, and validate business unit finance strategies and make recommendations
Devise enhancements to financial processes to monitor financial performance
Support core finance initiatives with business and finance partners
Identify, drive, and track large-scale, cross-functional margin improvement initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
2 years of experience with financial analysis and modeling, external partnerships, and strategic investments
2 years of experience analyzing macro-economic, industry, and competitor trends
2 years of experience analyzing business requirements and translating complex finance concepts into actionable insights
2 years of experience managing balance sheet activities and capital allocation strategies
2 years of experience building complex financial models and evaluating treasury products
2 years of experience communicating complex financial insights to senior leadership and stakeholders
2 years of experience coordinating with business segments to develop financial products and services
2 years of experience performing financial modeling, forecasting, and performance analytics
2 years of experience conducting financial risk modeling and scenario analysis using variance, sensitivity, and trend analysis
2 years of experience performing foreign exchange gain/loss analysis and net interest income yield assessments
2 years of experience leading cross-functional financial transformation initiatives
2 years of experience analyzing profitability and cost efficiency
Proficiency with Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint for financial reporting, analytics, and presentations
Job location: New York, NY

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
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
Telecommuting available up to 2 days per week