Job Information
Amazon Sr. Financial Analyst, PXT Finance in Seattle, Washington
Description
Amazon is seeking a Sr. Finance Analyst to join the Finance Team supporting the Human Resources teams (now renamed as People Experience and Technology). This position will work closely with finance management as well as key business partners which deliver frustration-free HR support to Amazon employees. It is a great time to join the Finance team support HR when the company wants to become the Earth’s Best Employer.
A successful candidate will be highly analytical, have excellent technical skills, and have the ability to articulate complex analyses in a clear and succinct manner. They possess a keen attention to detail, have a passion for driving improvement, and have the curiosity to put themselves in new and challenging situations to increase their knowledge. The role involves interaction with HR leadership and Finance leadership requiring strong communication and business partnering skills.
Additional locations for this role includes the Amazon offices located in Seattle, WA; Arlington VA.
Key job responsibilities
Participate in Amazon's close, forecast, and annual operating plan processes
Partner with the business teams, to provide cost trends, Headcount management, business and financial metrics, defect elimination and productivity and variance to plan
Drive insight into monthly reporting (Headcount, OpEx, Metrics)
perform financial and ad hoc analyses using advanced Excel functionality and providing recommendations based on results
Build and maintain partnerships with other financial teams.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field, or Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience
3+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
3+ years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with stakeholders
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)
MBA, or CPA
3+ years of identifying, leading, and executing opportunities to improve, automate, standardize or simplify finance or business tools and processes 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.