Jobs · Accounting · Arizona

Director - Corporate Planning & Analysis; Future Opportunities - Finance

American Express · Phoenix, AZ · 3 wk ago
HybridAccountingFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Deliver accurate, timely forecasts and variance analysis to support executive and Board-level decision-making.
  • Develop driver-based models and scenario analyses to assess risks and opportunities.
  • Leverage data, technology, and analytics tools to improve forecasting precision and efficiency.
  • Partner with business units, Enterprise Services, and Credit & Fraud Risk Finance to provide actionable financial insights.
  • Partner with stakeholders across Finance, Risk, Treasury, Technologies, and the TM1 Development team to deliver on forecasting goals.
  • Support capital allocation, performance optimization, and strategic planning initiatives.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of FP&A processes, tools, and reporting.
  • Proactively identify and eliminate manual, non-value-added BAU activities.
  • Lead the design and refinement of driver-based forecasting models that link operational levers to P&L and capital outcomes.
  • Interpret and challenge AI-generated forecasts, ensuring economic logic, transparency, and regulatory soundness.

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications: 7+ years of experience in Finance, Data Analytics, and Profitability analysis.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to think critically and creatively about business challenges, identify high-impact analytical opportunities, manipulate large datasets, interpret trends, and generate actionable insights.
  • Exceptional attention to detail with demonstrated organizational, problem-solving, and execution capabilities.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear, compelling narratives and articulate key insights to diverse audiences.
  • Ability to explain complex quantitative and mathematical concepts to stakeholders with varying levels of technical expertise.
  • Strong understanding of driver-based modeling, probabilistic forecasting, and scenario simulation frameworks.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with data science and technology partners in deploying AI-enabled analytics.
  • Bachelor’s degree in quantitative discipline such as Applied Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, or related field.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Proficiency in SQL, Hive, Python, PySpark, Regression & Machine Learning Techniques, Power BI or other visualization tools experience is strongly preferred.
  • Graduate degree in a quantitative field - Applied Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics.

Benefits

  • 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 and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
  • Career development and training opportunities

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Schedule

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