**Experienced Financial Analyst - Planning and Analysis for Canadian Merchant Discount Revenue at American Express - Remote Part-Time Opportunity**

Join the American Express Team and Lead the Way in Financial Analysis

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 path with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support your professional development.

About American Express and Our Culture

American Express is a world-renowned company that values its associates and strives to provide the best client experience possible. We're a team that wins collectively, working together to maintain our organization's values and strong sponsorship promise. Our culture is built on integrity, respect, and a sense of belonging, where every associate is seen, heard, and valued.

The Opportunity: Financial Analyst - Planning and Analysis

The Global Merchant and Network Services (GM&NS) Pricing team is responsible for the largest source of American Express' revenue: Merchant Discount Revenue. As a Financial Analyst of Planning and Analysis for the Canadian region, you'll play a critical role in determining and reporting merchant discount revenue. This is a unique opportunity to influence multiple businesses and segments by aligning the association's objective for profitable charge volume and merchant development, essential for the health of our business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create a Canada figure for merchant discount income, tracking month-to-month performance against forecast and identifying drivers of change.
• Develop vendor discount income scorecards for the Canada region.
• Drive normalization and process improvement among the different local pricing groups for all reporting and determining related activities.
• Support external reviews, including investigating issues found, reaching out to regional pricing groups that manage 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, or other financial roles.
• Four-year college education required, with a strong preference for finance, accounting, or business.
• High proficiency with Excel is required.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Excellent 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in managing multiple requests and prioritizing as needed.
• Strong relationship management and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence others in situations where there may be competing objectives.
• A 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.

What We Offer

As a part-time Financial Analyst at American Express, you'll enjoy a competitive hourly rate of $25-$35, depending on experience. You'll also have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.
• A dynamic and supportive team environment.
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance.
• A comprehensive benefits package.

Why Join American Express?

At American Express, we're committed to creating a workplace where every associate can thrive. We offer:

• A culture of integrity, respect, and inclusion.
• Opportunities to make a meaningful impact on our clients and communities.
• A global and diverse community of partners.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• A flexible and supportive work environment.

How to Apply

If you're a motivated and analytical professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We can't wait to hear from you!

Conclusion

As a Financial Analyst - Planning and Analysis at American Express, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on our business and drive growth through data-driven insights. With a competitive hourly rate, flexible work arrangements, and a range of benefits, this is an exciting opportunity to join our team and lead the way in financial analysis. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding and challenging career with American Express!