DESCRIPTION

Finance is all about the numbers...unless you work at Amazon; it's knowing the numbers and so much more. Enthusiasm and energy help us deliver new ideas, and solutions. Do you view problems as treasures, and are you willing to dive deep to develop those solutions and deliver results? Will you seek to challenge the status quo, and accept that your ideas and mechanisms may be tested daily? At Amazon, we move with purpose and speed, and this requires we work with a dynamic network of Operations, HR, Tech and Retail partners.

Our Finance Managers work well cross-functionally, they help others understand financial decisions and are the trusted business advisor. They employ every facet of data and communication to ensure our partners and our leaders have the most up to date and reliable information to help them make the best possible decision. Come teach us a few things, and we'll teach you a few things as we navigate the most customer-centric company on Earth.
This is a perfect position for someone who knows how to manage fast and smart. You will also provide the business with big leadership bringing a deep knowledge and a proven record of accomplishment. You already know how to make sense between which details that make all the difference, and those that don't add value. You know the difference between investing wisely, and money wasted.

Job Responsibilities include:
• Manage others, develop exceptional talent, and encourage your team to challenge assumptions
• Partner with your team and develop all weekly and monthly financial close activities, all planning, forecasting, and reporting models while overseeing their continuous innovation and communication to both your operations & other business partners
• Work with data source providers and technology teams to ensure that key decision data is accurate, automated and timely.
• Manage and participate in finance and accounting activities across several locations.
• Promote recruiting efforts across the network to continually hire and develop the best
• Recommend, develop, and implement policies and programs that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and profitability
• Create a "learn by doing" environment by engaging with on-the-floor associates and managers to promote and encourage continued customer focus
Key Characteristics:
• Proven expertise managing, evaluating, analyzing quickly and creating meaningful business reporting
• Proven ability to develop strategic relationships with your business partners - you influence the decisions. You can root cause issues quickly and uncover core issues using data, then assist, consult with, and teach the business how decisions affect costs in their sites and create new mechanisms as they are needed
• Proven ability to manage a team with competing priorities & provide level-headed guidance during unexpected events.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a highly analytical field (e.g., Engineering, Math, and Computer Science) or equivalent and a minimum 7 years of finance experience, or master's degree and 5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MBA and/ or Professional certification (CPA/CMA/Qualified Accounting certificate) + relevant experience
• Management experience with demonstrated leadership skills in direct reporting environments
• Advanced problem solving and root cause analysis combined with proven ability to communicate those analysis
• Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results
• Strong ability to work with business leaders to deliver results, including the ability to persuade with data. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• An eye towards continuous process improvement, including the ability to innovate and simplify both finance and operational processes
• Ability to think at both the strategic and implementation level - to think big while also diving deep
• Success building and maintaining operations partnerships and influencing without authority
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, SQL and other analytical tools
• Previous experience within a Manufacturing, Distribution Center or Logistics processes and systems a plus
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.