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Description

Since early 2006, AWS has provided companies of all sizes with an infrastructure platform in the cloud. On the AWS Networking Services Finance team, you will be surrounded by people that are exceptionally talented, bright, and driven, and believe that world class support is critical to customer success. To build this rapidly growing business, you must be highly analytical and possess a strong passion for analytics and accountability, setting high standards, and razor-sharp accuracy. We take working hard, having fun, and making history seriously.

AWS Finance seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to support AWS, and more specifically its AWS Networking Services business. This position will work closely with senior finance management and key business partners to drive financial planning, decision support, controllership, and financial reporting for all AWS Networking Services including Elastic Load Balancing, Nat Gateway, CloudFront, Direct Connect, Private Link, Transit Gateway, among others.

Key job responsibilities

Business Partnership & Stakeholder Communication

- Lead cross-functional business discussions with Networking services stakeholders to drive strategic decision-making and operational excellence

- Partner with business and finance leaders to identify key performance drivers, risks, and opportunities across all Networking service lines

- Provide analytical insights and recommendations to support business strategy development and execution

Financial Reporting & Controllership

- Own the monthly financial reporting process for all Networking services, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and actionable insights

- Drive and manage key reporting timelines including weekly business reviews, monthly closes, and quarterly planning cycles

- Coordinate cross-functional data collection and validation processes to ensure reporting accuracy

Competitive Analysis & Business Strategy

- Consolidate and analyze key performance metrics including revenue, usage patterns, infrastructure cost, and profitability measures

- Develop and maintain comprehensive dashboards and executive-level reporting packages

- Synthesize complex financial and operational data from multiple sources to create coherent business narratives

- Conduct competitive benchmarking analysis to assess Networking services performance relative to market standards

- Monitor industry trends, pricing dynamics, and competitive positioning to inform strategic planning

A day in the life

Begin analyzing the prior week's revenue metrics and preparing variance commentary for the weekly Networking services business review. Review monthly performance against plan, identifying key drivers behind revenue fluctuations. Synthesize financial data from multiple service lines into executive-ready insights. Facilitate discussions between business and finance leadership on performance drivers and competitive positioning. Update monthly reporting packages, conduct variance analysis, and prepare revenue commentary connecting financial results to operational drivers.

About the team

AWS Networking Services has the feel of a start-up, but with the resources of one of the world’s largest and most successful companies. It is a dynamic and fast-growing set of products, which makes this an exciting place to be. It is a data driven organization, and Finance is at the center of decision making. The team is helpful, supportive, fun, and committed to helping each member grow, develop, and achieve their career objectives.

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

- 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

- Experience communicating complex business concepts in verbal and written form

- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel at an advanced level, including: pivot tables, macros, index/match, vlookup, VBA, data links, etc.

- Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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.