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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.

We're seeking a Finance Manager to serve as a pivotal Finance partner to the Professional Services AWS Industries (AWSI) business.

The ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate exceptional analytical skills, a commitment to accountability, and a focus on precision and accuracy.

• Possess written and verbal communication skills, particularly at senior levels, leveraging finance expertise and entrepreneurial mindset to drive decision-making and improve business management.

• Exhibit the intellectual agility to generate innovative ideas and analyses, coupled with a willingness to take on significant responsibilities and collaborate across functions for effective delivery.

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.

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

- 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

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 $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.