Strategic Finance Director

2 months ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada American Express Full time

Lead the Way in Financial Excellence

At American Express, we're committed to providing exceptional customer experiences and driving business growth. As a Director of Financial Operations, you'll play a critical role in shaping our financial strategy and leading a team of financial experts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic financial guidance and support to the International Card Services Business in Canada, focusing on margins and financial performance.
  • Lead the team in reviewing the holistic performance of the ICS business in Canada, identifying trends, and bringing forward recommendations to the Senior Leadership Team.
  • Develop and implement financial planning processes, including Monthly Reviews, Variance Analysis, Annual Plan, Investment Optimization, and Long-Range Plan.
  • Query, curate, and analyze large data sets to inform business strategy and drive insights.
  • Transform data into compelling visuals that articulate business drivers and KPIs, driving business decisions and growth.
  • Collaborate with the broader Finance team and business partners to advance the vision and strategy of the Finance team and the broader business.
  • Lead a team of at least two individuals, providing guidance, development, and support.

Requirements:

  • 10+ years of experience leading teams in complex, multi-stakeholder environments, with a proven track record of delegating and developing individuals.
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial analysis into value-added recommendations.
  • Desire and ability to challenge the status quo, think differently, and be open to learning from failure.
  • Influencing and driving action with business partners in multiple locations.
  • Ability to network and build strong relationships using data to influence and work collaboratively to find solutions.
  • Proven ability to deal with ambiguity and tackle complex problems with limited direction from a leader.
  • Knowledge of SQL/SAS data mining tools, strong analytical skills, and ability to use mass data and P&L to identify key messages and communicate complex ideas simply.
  • Knowledge of planning, IO management, and financial modeling.
  • Commercial negotiation experience.
  • Knowledge of the Consumer/Commercial Card business.
  • MBA, qualified Accountant, or equivalent professional qualification, with significant tenure in Finance roles.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of the Payments industry external competitive environment and industry trends, including regulation.

What We Offer:

  • 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

Equal Employment Opportunity:

American Express is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment in which all people who apply for positions or who work for or on behalf of Amex are treated with dignity and respect and are provided with equal treatment with respect to employment, regardless of that person's age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, colour, ancestry, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, religion or creed, marital status, family status, pregnancy, disability, record of offences, social condition or origin, political beliefs, association or activity or other factors prohibited under applicable Human Rights legislation.

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