Manager, Finance – Strategic Initiatives

American Express

. Lead strategy, development, and execution of global communications and talent management activities .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLead💰 $89,250 - $150,250 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills to drive global communications and talent management initiatives while effectively managing relationships across finance and risk disciplines. Proven ability to analyze data, provide actionable insights, and execute strategies in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

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Global Communications StrategyTalent Management ActivitiesFinancial ForecastingRelationship ManagementThought Leadership

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisFinancial ManagementStrategic PlanningBudget MonitoringMilestone Tracking

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationLeadership SkillsCollaboration SkillsAttention to DetailProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

FinanceRisk ManagementCommercial AcumenCross-Functional TeamsExecutive Communication

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead strategy, development, and execution of global communications and talent management activities
Coordinate mid-year and year-end calibration processes
Lead colleague development and engagement initiatives across the global team and broader Finance organization
Manage and monitor operating expenses, monthly forecasting, annual targets, and rolling R&Os as needed
Drive Gen AI strategy and transformation through thought leadership, milestone tracking, training, and learning opportunities
Develop and maintain relationships with Risk, Finance LFOs, BU and Enterprise FP&A, and Decision Sciences teams
Develop agendas and materials for town halls, leadership meetings, strategic planning, roundtables, and training sessions
Communicate actionable recommendations and complex ideas to drive strategy
Partner with business leaders to frame ad-hoc analyses and rapidly drive analyses to successful outcomes
Serve as liaison between CFR Finance and business partners’ executive offices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Solid commercial acumen and understanding of how large organizations operate
Excellent communication skills and ability to tailor complex messages to executive audiences
Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize requests while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy
Exceptional relationship, leadership, and collaboration skills in a highly matrixed environment
Thought leadership and creativity in solving challenging and ambiguous business problems
Ability to draw relevant insights from data and consider recommendations from multiple points of view
Ability to use judgment when handling highly confidential information
Ability to build trust-based relationships with cross-functional teams
Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience
Undergraduate degree required; Finance, Accounting, or Risk discipline preferred
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States required
American Express will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position

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
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