**Experienced Financial Analyst - Planning and Analysis - Canada at American Express: Remote Part-Time Opportunity with Competitive Pay ($25-$35/Hour)**

Join the American Express Team: Where Your Career Takes Flight

At American Express, we believe that with the right support, individuals and organizations can achieve extraordinary things. As a global and diverse community of partners, we're committed to backing our clients, communities, and each other. Here, you'll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and create a unique and meaningful career journey with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support your professional and personal growth.

About American Express

American Express is a leading global payments and travel services company that empowers individuals and organizations to advance in extraordinary ways. With a rich history dating back to 1850, we've established ourselves as a trusted and innovative player in the financial services industry. Our company values are built around providing exceptional customer experiences, fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect, and driving business growth through innovative solutions.

Job Opportunity: Financial Analyst - Planning and Analysis - Canada

We're seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to join our Global Merchant and Network Services (GM&NS) Pricing team, responsible for determining and reporting dealer discount income. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence multiple businesses and segments by aligning the association's objective for profitable charge volume and merchant development, crucial to the health of our business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create a Canada figure for shipper rebate income, tracking month-to-month execution against forecast and identifying drivers of change.
• Develop vendor rebate income scorecards for the Canada district.
• Drive normalization and process improvement among the different local pricing groups for all reporting and determining related exercises.
• Support external reviews, including investigating issues found, reaching the provincial estimating groups that deal with the trader relationship to discuss issues, and managing resolutions.
• Perform impromptu data analysis to assess rebate rate drifts and uncover insights.

Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• 2+ years of experience in financial services or payments industry, and/or other financial roles.
• A four-year college education, preferably in finance, accounting, or business.
• High proficiency with Excel is required.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Strong analytical skills, with a 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.
• Strong work ethic with an extreme will-to-win, ability to succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment, which puts an exceptional emphasis on driving results.
• An innovative thinker who will challenge conventional approaches to getting things done and develop new approaches to old challenges.
• Strong project management skills with full ownership from analysis through to execution.
• A passionate focus on the client, with a demonstrated desire to understand and solve client needs and pain points.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple requests and prioritize as needed.

What We Offer

At American Express, we're committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive pay ($25-$35/hour).
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.
• A culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Why Join American Express?

By joining American Express, you'll become part of a global and diverse community of partners who are passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences. You'll have the opportunity to:

• Work with a talented and dedicated team.
• Contribute to the development of innovative solutions.
• Grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.
• Make a meaningful impact on our customers and communities.

How to Apply

If you're a motivated and experienced financial analyst looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We can't wait to hear from you!