Senior Financial Analyst

Job Description

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this 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.

How will you make an impact in this role

The Senior Financial Analyst in the Corporate Segment CEG Controllership team will play a critical role in supporting accounting, reporting, and governance related to retirement plans, shareholders equity activities, and earnings per share (EPS).Based in Gurgaon and reporting to the Manager - Controllership, this role offers a unique opportunity to build and enhance accounting processes in a developing area. The successful candidate will need to be a self-starter, comfortable with independent discovery, learning, and problem-solving, while collaborating across teams and geographies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support accounting and reporting activities for retirement plans, shareholders equity, and EPS in alignment with U.S. GAAP and company policies

• Prepare key management reports and analytics to support decision-making and governance

• Analyze existing business processes, identify opportunities for automation, enhanced controls, and efficiency improvements

• Translate and present complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for senior leaders

• Partner with business unit finance teams to strengthen reporting quality and consistency

• Perform ad hoc analysis at to understand key financial trends and drivers

• Support the preparation of externally disclosed financial statement footnotes and related regulatory filings

• Maintain a strong focus on data integrity and accuracy in end-to-end accounting processes

• Develop a deep understanding of accounting systems (Oracle, BIEE, Essbase) and leverage data to inform recommendations

• Collaborate across controllership, CEG and finance teams to support continuous improvement initiatives

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline

• 4+ years of progressive experience in financial or business analysis, preferably within a multinational environment

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting compliance

• Proven proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, formulas, charts), PowerPoint, experience with Oracle, BIEE, and Essbase preferred

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills able to translate large datasets into meaningful business insights

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across levels and functions

• Results-oriented, with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automation tools or data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)

• Familiarity with Hyperion Financial Reporting (HFR) and Oracle financial systems

• Digital mindset and passion for driving process innovation

• Demonstrated ability to lead or influence change within a matrix organization

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.