**Description** **You Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back.** With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you’ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that’s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally. At American Express, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. Together, we’ll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world’s best customer experience every day. And we’ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong. Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together. The Finance Director for Travel & Lifestyle Services (TLS) is a key contributor to the Membership Services team within US Consumer Finance LFO. TLS includes our travel business that supports consumers and small businesses globally and our industry leading airport lounge collection. The LFO will be responsible for financial management and strategic support for these businesses. **Responsibilities** : + Financial Planning: Drive Global TLS Sales & Revenue and Global Lounge Collection COCMS results and planning processes, which spans across all BUs and markets + Business Support: Partner closely with various teams across the Enterprise, including TLS business, Controllership, CP&A, GREWE (Global Real Estate and Work Enablement), GABM (Global Advertisement and Brand Management) + Business Cases and Partnership: Support new business cases, including RFPs to expand our Centurion Lounges, renegotiate partner contracts, TLS new strategic initiatives + Investment Optimization: Drive TLS organization to create and refine frameworks that measure returns + Communication: Develop narrative and define metrics that show the value that TLS and Lounge bring to Enterprise **M** **ini** **mum Qualifications** : + Strong financial acumen, strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills + 7 years experience with P&L planning processes and month-end results + Experience with Data Analysis to uncover business insights + Comfort with ambiguity and working in white space + Strong written and oral communication skills + Ability to build, drive and leverage relationships across the organization + Proven ability to drive results under strict deadlines and set priorities across team + Committed people leader with high level of energy and a track record of developing and inspiring others + Goal-oriented, self-started, proactive, intellectual curiosity **Qualifications** Salary Range: $130,000.00 to $205,000.00 annually bonus equity (if applicable) 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 . 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If the links do not work, please copy and paste the following URLs in a new browser window: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters to access the three posters. **Job:** Finance **Primary Location:** US-New York-New York **Schedule** Full-time **Req ID:** 24023673