Financial Analyst

Quest Oracle Community; Gurgaon; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salaries

Bonus incentives

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible working model

Parental leave policies

Wellness programs

Job summary

American Express is seeking a senior finance leader to manage financial accounting, governance, and controls for Total Marketing. The role drives budgeting, consolidation, and reporting for senior leadership and PwC updates, guiding Band 28 colleagues and coordinating with LFOs/IOs, Marketing, and Controllership teams.

The candidate will optimize processes, ensure policy compliance, and lead automation and continuous improvement initiatives across financial operations.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship skills across Controllership, Business Finance, Audit and Control groups.
• High proficiency in MS-Office applications, Oracle Applications, Loyalty Platforms, Essbase and TM1.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with large data sets; ability to generate insights.
• Ability to drive continuous improvements and challenge status quo.
• Quick learner with attention to detail and ability to work in ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Drive M&B policy compliance and create a framework for business insights using Oracle GL and sub-ledger data.
• Lead budgeting processes for Marketing regions/markets and support budget transfer requests.
• Provide leadership to Band 28 colleagues and oversee consolidation and monthly/quarterly reporting.
• Offer accounting guidance for M&B expenses in line with GAP 720-01 M&B policy.
• Coordinate with Risk Management on RCSA, BCP, and BIA activities.
• Ensure SOX compliance, internal controls, and audits; support process standardization and automation.

Skills

Team Leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial accounting

Budget tracking

SOX compliance

Process automation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Ambiguity handling

Tools

Oracle GL

Essbase

TM1

Excel

Job description

Job Description

• The primary purpose of this role requires management of financial accounting process and related control & compliance for Total Marketing in terms of Budget Tracking, Financial Accounting, Decision Support and MIS reporting.
• This is a Team Leadership role, and the incumbent will be required to support & guide the Band 28 colleagues alongside strong stakeholder management across Business LFOs/IOs, Marketing, GSM & Other Controllership teams.
• The role will require strong focus on generating efficiencies, accelerating accounting processes and ensuring overall governance.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership role to drive M&BD policy compliance and creating framework for business insights by leveraging Oracle GL, Sub ledger and other sub-system data. (AXP $6Bn of Total Marketing)
• Lead for Marketing budgets set up and tracking for respective region/markets/ segments and provide assistance to various marketing and LFO teams to support budget transfer requests.
• Manage work and provide leadership support to Band 28 colleagues
• Responsible for consolidation and reporting of monthly & quarterly M&P results for senior leadership and PwC updates.
• Responsible for providing accounting guidance to Marketing colleagues, GSM in respect of recording of M&P expenses in line with GAP 720-01 M&BD policy.
• Periodic review of RCSA, Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and business Impact Analysis (BIA) which requires liaising with Risk Management Teams.
• Ensure compliance with agreed SLA, SOX and Operational Controls, internal guidelines, accounting policies/ protocols and support internal and external audits.
• Lead process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, relationship management & collaboration skills while closely working with various stakeholders across Controllership, Business Finance, Audit and Control groups, etc.
• High proficiency in MS-Office applications, Oracle Applications, Loyalty Platforms, Essbase and TM1, etc.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve queries with the ability to deal with large set of data, perform trend & variance analysis and creating meaningful insights.
• Ability to challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvements.
• Quick learner, an eye for detail and ability to work during ambiguity
• Excellent written and verbal communications with ability to communicate complex concepts in simple terms.
• Ability to be flexible, prioritize multiple demands, and effectively manage in a matrix organization.
  Technical:
• Good understanding of US GAAP / IFRS (Revenue Recognition, M&BD Policy) and basic techno finance/automation skill/knowhow will be an added advantage.

About Us

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

As part of Team Amex, you'll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

About the Team

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

• 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

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.