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Description

The AWS Data Center Finance team provides end-to-end financial support, driving AWS to be the lowest cost provider in Cloud computing and leader in customer experience. We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Global Energy Finance team which falls under the AWS Energy and Sustainability Finance team. The AWS Energy team is responsible for (1) Delivering Energy to AWS Data Centers, (2) Procuring Renewable Energy to support our 100% Renewable Energy goal, and (3) Developing our Sustainability and Carbon Strategy. This team provides critical support in the form of financial valuation, investment decisions, and driving the global portfolio strategy for Amazon’s Energy and Renewable Energy portfolio.

We are looking for a Sr. Financial Analyst to support the end-to-end energy portfolio: energy deal valuation processes, financial planning and analysis (FP&A) reporting, energy opex and capex portfolio reporting, Month End Close processes, automation support, and more. Finance provides critical valuation support, thought leadership, financial acumen and controllership, and aids in critical decision making both at the deal and portfolio level. Note that the team has already invested in automation functionality for month end close and financial planning process, but we need to continue integrating our tools and systems to allow for end-to-end automation.

Key job responsibilities

In this role, you can expect to:

• Drive the reporting for our global energy opex and capex portfolio, including renewable energy

• Develop automated web-based tooling and financial reporting

• Report on the financial performance of our energy portfolio for monthly, quarterly, and annual reviews (including Month End Close and quarterly forecasting cycles)

• Drive the valuations for Carbon-Free Energy portfolio, evaluating new deals across global markets

• Present deal valuations and recommendations to Energy business partners, developing a deep knowledge of global energy markets

Preferred Qualifications:

• Energy experience is a plus, but not required

• Experience with financial controls and accounting

• Advanced modeling skills including advanced Excel skills; experience in financial valuation

• Understanding of energy markets, passion for renewable energy and sustainability preferred but not required

• Ability to work independently, partner cross-functionally, and be self-motivated in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment

• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workload

• A work ethic based on a strong desire to exceed expectations

• Ability to dissent, while building trust with your business partners

• Solid business judgment and controllership focus

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer-focused, professional demeanor

About the team

In AWS Finance, you will work with exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people who believe financial partnership is critical to customer success. We benefit from diverse experiences and perspectives and are committed to inclusion as a business advantage and the right thing to do. The growth of AWS and scope of Amazon’s business create opportunities to grow your career and broaden experience in any direction you choose. As a pioneer in cloud services, AWS lets you apply data, creativity, and analytical ability to completely new challenges and opportunities. This is a chance to work hard, have fun, and make history.

Amazon tops the 2018 Harris Poll for most reputable company, scoring first for Emotional Appeal, Products & Services, and Financial Performance, and top ten for Vision & Leadership and Workplace Environment. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the market leader in cloud infrastructure and services, supporting hundreds of thousands of customers of all sizes.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related analytical field (e.g., engineering, math, computer science)

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience

• MBA, or CPA

• Knowledge of Tableau

• 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)

• 4+ years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses experience

• 4+ years of Accounts Receivable or Account Payable experience

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.

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.