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Amazon Senior Financial Analyst, Alexa Mobile in Seattle, Washington
Description
Amazon is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst (SFA) to join the Alexa Mobile Finance team. Alexa Mobile is creating a world where Alexa is the most useful and trusted AI Assistant on a mobile device, and is always there to help you on the go. Finance supports these initiatives through rigorous analysis and strategic guidance. If you are interested in a role focused on driving Alexa on Mobile while surrounded by supportive teammates, consider making your next move to Alexa Mobile Finance.
The core of Alexa Mobile Finance is to build financial models for new and ambiguous business opportunities and to clearly articulate the mechanics, risks, opportunities, and tradeoffs to business partners. The role is responsible for end to end financial support for investments across a diverse set of categories including monetization initiatives, software services and cost controllership. The SFA will support product and engineering teams within the business with the opportunity to work with experienced leaders and teams.
A successful candidate will have shown experience in past roles influencing business partners and supporting decision making in rapidly evolving environments. The candidate incorporates data into their decision-making frameworks and has a strong desire to learn new models while enacting change across the business. The role requires a self-starter with the ability to be both strategic and analytical in their support of the business, with high expectations and room for growth.
Key job responsibilities
• Create, improve and maintain financial models to promote efficient use of resources.
• Perform financial reporting, ad-hoc project analysis and financial modeling for a variety of business initiatives and new business models.
• Conduct comprehensive cost-benefit analysis; identifying and communicating key drivers to support investment decisions.
• Support the core financial processes for the business, including: annual operating plan, three-year strategic plan, monthly and quarterly business reviews.
• Educate business partners on financial and non-financial trade-offs, and support them to make judgement calls in ambiguous environments where data may be scarce or difficult to procure.
• Communicate information/data in a clear, concise, and unambiguous manner. Articulate financial story clearly by adjusting style for different audiences. Your clarity in communication will be instrumental in facilitating informed decisions.
• Manage competing priorities, communicate status updates, and drive projects to completion.
Basic Qualifications
3+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field
Experience in financial modeling, P&L management or analysis
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with advanced use of SQL for data mining and business intelligence
MBA, or CPA
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $60,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $128,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.