Description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a curious and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to join its Partner Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to become a part of one of the most dynamic and fastest growing organizations at Amazon. The role will work closely with business and finance stakeholders to drive profitable growth alongside AWS partners by leveraging scalable programs and targeted initiatives. In addition to have a breadth of exposure by providing broad-based analytical support to the Partner team, it will also own direct business partner relationships. The candidate will be responsible for building reporting mechanisms to monitor business health, deep-diving variances to uncover operating insights, reviewing/evaluating program investments, collaborating on program/deal design decisions to optimize financial returns, establishing/enhancing governance mechanisms, and driving planning and forecasting rhythms. Successful candidates will have a high degree of intellectual curiosity, a passion for uncovering insights to drive business outcomes at scale, strong attention to detail, and the capacity to prioritize effectively while dealing with ambiguity.

Key job responsibilities

• Invent and automate detailed reporting to monitor the business and financial health of Partner programs

• Review and evaluate program investments to ensure spend meets AWS financial requirements

• Provide financial due diligence on proposed strategic agreements with key Partners, ensuring an acceptable return on investment (ROI)

• Deep Dive drivers of monthly & quarterly variances in revenue & expense metrics and provide key insights to business stakeholders to inform operating strategies

• Own planning and forecasting for a subset of Partner program expenses and influence business stakeholders to ensure plans are aligned with broader organizational objectives

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to scope, evaluate and implement new programs to drive growth with Partners

• Develop and implement governance mechanisms to protect AWS investments

• Perform ad-hoc analyses to help business leaders solve complex problems and understand financial implications

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Arlington, VA, USA | Seattle, WA, USA

Basic Qualifications

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

• Experience in creating process improvements with automation and analysis

• Experience in financial modeling, P&L management or analysis

• Experience working with stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cube engine tools (e.g. TM1, Cognos or Essbase), SQL and Data warehouse

• Experience with advanced use of SQL for data mining and business intelligence

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 $56,900/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.