Lead Analyst - P2P

Role overview

Lead Analyst - P2P at American Express

This role will focus on Oracle Cloud Accounts Payable capabilities, operational readiness, user acceptance testing, defect management, and business stakeholder enablement across global markets.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• 2 – 4 years of relevant experience in finance operations, technology enablement, or system testing , with hands-on exposure to Oracle Fusion Cloud Financials , preferably within Accounts Payable .
• Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of the Procure-to-Pay cycle, Accounts Payable operations, accounting principles, and global tax concepts including GST and VAT.
• Communication and Collaboration: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage business users, document testing outcomes, report progress, and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.

Preferred qualifications and skills

• Prior experience supporting Oracle Cloud Fusion or EBS Financials implementation, enhancement, or stabilization initiatives.
• Working knowledge of UAT lifecycle activities, including test planning, script execution, defect logging, retesting, and business sign-off coordination.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify process gaps, assess impacts, and support resolution through cross-functional collaboration.

Employment details

• Location: Gurugram [HR] [India]

Additional role details

• The Lead Analyst will be part of the GSM Payment Operations and Capabilities team, supporting the GSM Projects portfolio and finance transformation initiatives.
• The incumbent will partner with business, finance, operations, and technology teams to help deliver scalable, compliant, and user-ready Accounts Payable solutions.
• Invoice Processing and Payment Support: Support vendor invoices and payment activities in accordance with established policies, procedures, and market-specific requirements.
• Operational Accuracy and Compliance: Maintain high standards of accuracy, productivity, and compliance while ensuring adherence to internal controls and applicable process guidelines.
• User Acceptance Testing: Develop, update, and execute UAT test scripts for Oracle Cloud AP processes, including invoice processing, supplier setup, payments, and related finance workflows.
• Defect Management and Resolution Support: Identify, document, track, and retest defects during testing cycles, collaborating with technology, configuration, and business teams to support timely resolution.
• AP Process Validation: Validate core Accounts Payable processes, including invoice validation, 2-way and 3-way matching, receipt-based processing, payment process requests, and related controls.
• Tax Support and Compliance: Support tax-related invoice and payment requirements, including validation of applicable tax treatment, GST/VAT considerations, withholding tax inputs, and documentation needed to maintain compliance with market-specific statutory and internal control requirements.
• Business Stakeholder Enablement: Support business users through test scenario walkthroughs, results documentation, issue triage, and preparation of user guidance or training materials as required.