Budget Coordinator, GCS Products - job 3 of 4

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American Express Global Commercial Services (GCS) is dedicated to the success of businesses big and small, with the vision to be essential to our customers’ businesses every day. The GCS Products organization leads product management and development for a full suite of small business card, corporate and B2B solutions, and digital experiences that support our commercial customers. 

The Budget Coordinator, GCS Products will report directly to the VP, Chief of Staff and will support the full Products leadership team and organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading management of the Products team’s marketing and operational expense budgets, as well as key project management/operational functions, regular reporting up to the EVP level, and ad hoc data analyses.

How will you make an impact in this role?

• Oversee end-to-end budget management and coordination across operational expenses and marketing budget for full Products organization in close partnership with chiefs of staff across the team, finance, Opex Center of Excellence team, including:
  • Developing and project managing robust governance and tracking processes and leading ad hoc analyses as budget SME
  • Driving alignment with finance via Risks and Opportunities process monthly
  • Reviewing and analyzing regular reporting that tracks spend vs. budgets to VPA and EVP of Products organization
  • Managing ongoing funding requests and givebacks, making recommendations in partnership with teams’ chiefs of staff
  • Leading year-end accrual process for operational and marketing expenses
• Lead project management for all recurring executive office processes supporting streamlined budget management e.g. organizational chart update and reviews
• Define and implement strategies to drive process improvements and insights in partnership with Products organization chiefs of staff and Senior Manager, Strategic Planning
• Partner to support Products chiefs of staff on all budget management processes, ensuring streamlined governance and reporting  

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong project management skills; ability to handle multiple requests and prioritize accordingly
• Highly motivated individual with excellent collaboration and communication skills
• Superior analytical skills – able to analyze/understand large data sets, synthesize and draw out relevant insights
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy with a strong sense of responsibility and accountability
• Aptitude with Excel – e.g. formulas, pivot tables, macros
• Strong sense of integrity with ability to handle sensitive issues/budget nuances and maintain complete confidentiality
• Builds and maintains strong relationships across partner teams and demonstrates high emotional intelligence

Salary Range: $55,000.00 to $105,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:

• 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 
• Career development and training opportunities

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.

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. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.

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