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The VP Opex COE will lead a team responsible for the planning, reporting, forecasting, capabilities, and analytics at an Enterprise level for one of the largest P&L items at American Express. This role will work closely with other planning and decision support teams in addition to business partners and senior leaders charged with driving transformation at AXP. The ideal candidate will bring a unique balance of strong analytical, communication and people leadership skills and comfort with ambiguity. They must be able to build solid, trust-based relationships with key stakeholders, while driving process and capabilities enhancements and driving accountability.
Job Responsibility:
Provide thought leadership and creativity in tackling how we invest and targeting efficiency
Drive capabilities and decision support activities across Enterprise level Opex supporting business units in their forecasting and management
Lead a team responsible for end-to-end ownership of the Opex planning, forecasting, and results analysis processes, which include the annual plan, monthly R&Os, and Long Range Plan and Executive team presentation materials
Ensure financial rigor and integrity of Opex targeting and tracking
Build strong relationships with stakeholders, including FP&A teams, decision support teams and business partners
Develop materials for Monthly Executive Committee reviews
Lead a team of 13 FTE across multiple locations
Requirements:
Highly-motivated leader with an ability to drive results independently and solve complex problems
Exceptional relationship and collaboration skills, including the ability to work in a highly-matrixed environment
Strong analytics skillset paired with exemplary communication skills with the ability to break down complex ideas into understandable/actionable messages and tailor messages to non-technical audiences
Strong business acumen and strategic thinking
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, disparate projects concurrently without sacrificing quality
Track record of effectively coaching and developing colleagues
Ability to make well-reasoned recommendations, from financial, academic, and strategic points of view
Experience managing processes and big data and analytics preferred
10+ years of relevant work experience
Bachelor’s Degree required, advanced degree in relevant field preferred
What we offer:
Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
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