• Business Analyst

    Amazon (Austin, TX)


    Description

    We are seeking a Business Analyst to provide administrative and analytical support within our Merchandising area. This role combines billing administration, data analysis, and stakeholder management to ensure accurate and efficient processing of financial transactions.

     

    This role requires someone who can balance financial accuracy with relationship management, combining analytical skills with strong interpersonal abilities. The position involves regular interaction with both internal teams and external supplier partners.

     

    Key job responsibilities

    The role focuses on managing a merchandising program that calculates and bills qualifying suppliers, including:

    • Financial Operations: Monthly calculations, billing distribution, backup file review, and payment reconciliation

    • Supplier Management: Quarterly reviews of qualifying suppliers/distributors, payment processing, refunds, and contract tracking

    • Collections: Monthly collections process for direct supplier invoices

    • Stakeholder Relations: Serving as the WFM representative to internal and external partners, fielding supplier questions

    Skills:

    Technical Skills:

    • Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency (Alteryx experience is a plus)

    • Ability to learn new applications and processes quickly

    Professional Competencies:

    • Strong communication and presentation abilities (one-on-one and group settings)

    • Acute attention to detail

    • Strong problem-solving capabilities

    • Professional decorum with business partners and suppliers

    • Ability to maintain confidentiality

    Basic Qualifications

    - 1+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience

     

    - 2+ years of complex Excel VBA macros writing experience

     

    - Experience defining requirements and using data and metrics to draw business insights

     

    - Experience with SQL or ETL

     

    - Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of equivalent experience

    Preferred Qualifications

    - Experience working with Tableau

     

    - Experience using very large datasets

     

    - Retail experience, preferably food industry

     

    - Alteryx knowledge

     

    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.

     

    The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

     

    USA, TX, AUSTIN - 55,800.00 - 97,600.00 USD annually

     

    USA, TX, Austin - 55,800.00 - 97,600.00 USD annually