**Description** At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values 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?** Join the Canada Merchant Services Finance team as the Manager for the LFO Team. Reporting to the Lead Financial Officer (LFO), you will be the primary contact for financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision support. This role is central to delivering data-driven insights that guide business performance, investment optimization, and the strategic direction of the organization. You will collaborate closely with the General Manager, key business partners, and extended Finance teams providing consultative finance support to advance the vision and strategy for GMS Canada. **Key Responsibilities** + Deliver sound financial guidance to support GMS’s strategy and long-term financial goals. + Create and present actionable analytics to drive business performance and inform decision-making. + Optimize investments and provide strategic support to senior leadership. + Coordinate and execute financial results reporting, planning and performance analysis. + Develop compelling data visualizations to substantiate business strategies. + Influence senior management and stakeholders through consultative support, even without direct authority. + Manage multiple stakeholder requests in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. **Qualifications** + Strong business acumen, with the ability to connect industry trends to financial results. + Advanced modeling and analytics skills; proficiency in SQL, SAS, Python, and Tableau. + Proven ability to create clear and compelling visuals for business strategy. + Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization. + Demonstrated ability to influence others, including senior management, without direct authority. + Professional accounting qualification is a plus (CPA, CFA, MBA-Finance, MMA). **Personal Attributes** + Intellectual curiosity and a drive for continuous improvement. + Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to simplify complex issues. + Strong sense of personal accountability and resilience. + Results-driven mindset, with effective time management and prioritization skills. + Flexible attitude and ability to manage multiple requests simultaneously. **Qualifications** Hiring Range: $100,000 to $150,000 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. The job posting is for an existing vacancy. 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 committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment in which all people who apply for positions or who work for or on behalf of Amex are treated with dignity and respect and are provided with equal treatment with respect to employment, regardless of that person's age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, colour, ancestry, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, religion or creed, marital status, family status, pregnancy, disability, record of offences, social condition or origin, political beliefs, association or activity or other factors prohibited under applicable Human Rights legislation (the “Prohibited Grounds”). If you have a disability and need accommodation, please speak with the Recruiter for more information. Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations. **Job:** Finance **Primary Location:** Canada-Ontario-Toronto **Schedule** Full-time **Req ID:** 26000155