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Description

Join the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Finance team and become part of a dynamic environment where innovation is at the forefront. AWS, one of Amazon’s fastest-growing ventures, operates globally, serving millions of customers across 190 countries. We are reshaping the landscape of enterprise IT consumption and empowering developers driving industry innovation, from cutting-edge startups like Netflix, Pinterest, Airbnb, and Instagram to major corporations such as Shell International, Unilever, Hitachi, Sharp, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Samsung, and Governmental agencies worldwide.

We're seeking a Finance Manager to serve as a pivotal finance partner to the AWS Professional Services for North America (NAMER). NAMER serves customers in North America spanning across multiple industries including Financial Services, Enterprise, Healthcare, Technology and Retail. Our work wields significant societal impacts, enhancing the lives of students, citizens, researchers, patients, family, friends, and communities.

Key job responsibilities

• Engaging closely with business and finance leaders to co-create business strategies, develop robust financial models, and derive actionable analytical insights.

• Spearheading the formulation and execution of the long-range strategic plan, annual plan, and quarterly forecast processes.

• Delivering regular, comprehensive financial reports to senior leadership, providing insights crucial for informed decision-making.

• Fostering a culture of thought leadership within the team to drive the business towards long-term profitability objectives.

• Championing process improvement, standardization, and scalable solutions as a thought leader, enhancing finance processes for heightened speed, agility, and insightful analysis.

• Facilitating seamless teamwork, communication, and collaboration across diverse teams, ensuring alignment towards shared goals.

• Upholding compliance with controls and systems while proactively implementing new processes as required to maintain optimal financial reporting standards.

A day in the life

If you have experience in dynamic decision-making environments, possess strong data gathering and modeling skills, thrive in a fast-paced setting, and enjoy collaborating with diverse teams, consider joining the AWS Professional Services finance team. Your dedication to teamwork and pursuit of excellence will be invaluable additions to our team!

About the team

You will join a team of highly inspiring and talented individuals who are passionate about achieving our goals and making a positive impact. Together, we will collaborate, innovate and support each other in order to drive success and growth. Your unique skills and perspective will be valued and utilized as we work towards our common objectives

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ 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), or Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of quantitative role (engineering, process re-engineering, quality assurance) experience

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

• 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

• Knowledge of SQL/ETL

• 5+ years of multiple finance and accounting roles experience

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

• 6+ years of building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making experience

• 6+ years of creating process improvements with automation and analysis experience

• 6+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results 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 $85,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $179,500/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.