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About the Role: Financial Analyst - Planning and Analysis - Canada
The Worldwide Vendor and Organization Services (GM&NS) Pricing team is responsible for the single largest source of American Express' revenue: Merchant Discount Revenue. The team works closely with numerous colleagues to determine the optimal pricing to enable merchant acceptance of American Express while striving to improve coverage and merchant satisfaction. As a Financial Analyst of Planning and Analysis - Canada, you will play a critical role in driving GMS revenue and profit growth through client-driven pricing principles, more flexible pricing architecture, and innovative pricing solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create a Canada figure for merchant discount revenue, tracking month-to-month performance against forecast and identifying drivers of change.
- Develop vendor discount revenue scorecards for the Canada region.
- Drive normalization and process improvement among the various local pricing groups for all reporting and forecasting-related activities.
- Support external reviews, including investigating issues found, reaching out to the regional pricing groups that manage the merchant relationships to discuss issues, and managing resolutions.
- Perform ad-hoc data analysis to assess discount rate trends and uncover insights.
Requirements and Qualifications:
Essential Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience in financial services or payments industry, and/or other financial roles.
- Four-year college education required; strongly preferred in finance/accounting/business.
- High proficiency with Excel is required.
- Strong attention to detail and organization.
- Strong analytical skills; demonstrated ability to develop complex financial models and draw value-added insights from large amounts of financial data. Knowledge of programming languages (e.g., SAS/SQL) is required.
- Excellent communication skills - both written and oral.
- A strong relationship management and collaboration skills with the ability to influence others in situations where there may be competing objectives.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in financial planning and analysis, or a related field.
- Familiarity with financial data analysis and reporting tools.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment.
- Strong project management skills with full ownership from analysis through to execution.
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple requests and prioritize as needed.
What We Offer:
Career Growth Opportunities:
At American Express, we are committed to helping our colleagues grow and develop their careers. We offer a range of training programs, mentorship opportunities, and career development resources to help you achieve your goals.
Learning Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive learning program that includes training sessions, workshops, and online courses to help you develop new skills and enhance your knowledge.
Work Environment and Company Culture:
Our company culture is built on a foundation of integrity, respect, and inclusivity. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to contribute. We offer a flexible work environment, including remote work options, to help you achieve a better work-life balance.
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary range of $25-$35 per hour, depending on experience. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance, retirement savings, and paid time off. We also offer a range of perks, including employee discounts, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance programs.
Why Join American Express?
At American Express, we are committed to making a positive impact on our clients, communities, and the environment. We offer a range of opportunities to get involved in volunteer work, community outreach, and sustainability initiatives.
How to Apply:
If you are a motivated and talented Financial Analyst looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume and cover letter to [insert contact information]. We look forward to hearing from you!
Conclusion:
American Express is a global leader in financial services, and we are committed to providing our clients with the best possible experience. As a Financial Analyst - Planning and Analysis - Canada, you will play a critical role in driving GMS revenue and profit growth through client-driven pricing principles, more flexible pricing architecture, and innovative pricing solutions. If you are looking for a new challenge and want to join a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
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