Finance Manager - WW Operations Insights, Planning, Analytics and Technology Team

Description

At Amazon, we're working to be the world’s most customer-centric company. Driving innovation on behalf of customers is core to our mission, and this position supports one of our largest business to deliver on this mission. As member of the Operations Insights, Planning, Analytics and Technology (IPAT) team, this position owns WW Operations month end reporting.

The Finance Manager will partner with the World Wide Operations teams to setup scalable processes and controls. The Finance Manger will need to own setting up governance framework; build and maintain processes while partnering with stakeholder teams to improve controllership. The Finance Manager will need to be capable of operating with a high degree of autonomy, and hence needs to demonstrate a high degree of comfort with ambiguity besides holding a high bar on professional integrity.

The successful candidate will have a high attention to detail, unlimited curiosity, and a strong passion for continuous improvement. This role requires extensive cross-functional partnership with various operations, supply chain, finance, and other support teams to identify and address cost opportunities across the network. This individual will contribute to month end close, cost business reviews, network scale initiatives, and ad-hoc analysis.






Key job responsibilities
- Driving finance communication with diverse partner teams on operational performance and financial impact
- Drive automation and scale of financial reporting by simplifying process for internal stakeholders (e.g. finance peers and business partners).
- Use AI tools to draft and refine financial narratives, business cases, and strategic documents that align with Amazon's writing principles
- Spearhead key automation projects, collaborating across Finance and Technology teams to achieve high-impact results and enhance operational efficiency


About the team
Our team is collaborative and knowledgeable. We work in a supportive environment where expertise is shared freely and invent and simplify is highly encouraged. There are numerous opportunities to improve the status quo by working with stakeholders across World Wide Operations, implementing better processes, and driving meaningful change through financial analysis and planning.

Basic Qualifications

- 5+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
- 5+ years of dissecting financial data and identifying patterns that support business strategy experience
- 5+ years of leading cross-functional initiatives that drive financial performance and strategy experience
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related analytical field (e.g., engineering, math, computer science)

Preferred Qualifications

- 6+ years of identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan experience
- 6+ years of solving complex business challenges by delivering accurate and timely financial models, analysis, and recommendations that have a proven impact on business (e.g., financial savings, operational improvements, or customer benefits) experience
- MBA, or CPA
- Knowledge of SQL/ETL
- Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (examples: SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos) and other financial systems (examples: Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards)
- Experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of results

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.