Finance Manager, EMEA Data Center Finance

Are you passionate about financial storytelling at a global scale Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Financial Manager to serve as the strategic bridge between our Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Data Centre Finance team and the central Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team in this role youll own coordination and narration of EMEA data center investments and operations working across Construction Energy and Operations teams during one of the most exciting growth periods in cloud computing history.

As AWS scales rapidly to meet unprecedented AI demands youll be at the forefront of innovationleveraging AI tools to transform how we operate and scale our finance function. This dynamic role offers the unique opportunity to shape strategic decision-making across one of the fastest-growing regions in cloud infrastructure while developing expertise in financial modeling cross-functional collaboration and advanced analytics in a technology leader.

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Key job responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact between EMEA Data Centre Finance and Seattle FP&A coordinating planning cycles tracking deliverables and ensuring timely communication of strategic financial narratives
- Consolidate and analyze EMEA financial results during monthly close providing clear commentary on variance drivers and performance trends to leadership teams
- Build and maintain financial reports forecasts and headcount planning models using financial systems and advanced Excel functions to analyze large datasets
- Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicator (KPI) metrics for business initiatives and operational performance measuring progress on key goals with accuracy and timeliness
- Identify and implement process improvements to automate standardize and simplify finance workflows while resolving data discrepancies and partnering on solutions to enhance data quality

A day in the life
Every day will be different. Youll coordinate with the EMEA finance team to gather monthly financial results then dive into variance analysis to uncover the story behind the numbers. During planning cycles youll facilitate cross-functional discussions consolidating inputs and reviewing strategic forecasts with local management. Youll connect with the Seattle FP&A team to communicate EMEAs financial performance and strategic initiatives. Youll leverage AI-powered tools to automate reporting processes and conduct ad-hoc analyses that inform critical investment decisions. Throughout youll balance financial close activities accruals and KPI reporting while continuously seeking innovative ways to scale your impact alongside the business.

About the team
The EMEA Data Centre Finance team partners with business teams who source construct and operate data centers across Europe the Middle East and Africa. As AWS experiences unprecedented growth driven by AI innovation were scaling rapidly to support the infrastructure demands of tomorrow. Our team embraces this challenge by leveraging AI tools and innovative approaches to work smarter and faster.

Were building an inclusive team of finance professionals who thrive in fast-paced dynamic environments and arent afraid to challenge the status quo. Youll have the opportunity to develop new skills in AI-assisted financial analysis while contributing to strategic decisions that shape the future of cloud computing infrastructure across EMEA and globally.

- Bachelors degree in finance accounting business economics or a related analytical field (e.g. engineering math computer science)
- Experience delivering forecasting budgeting variance analysis and data interpretation of results
- Experience building and managing financial models for business forecasting and problem solving
- Experience in 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) or experience communicating results to senior leadership
- Experience communicating results to senior leadership
- Experience in tax finance or a related analytical field or experience in financial modeling P&L management or analysis
- Experience in building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making or experience communicating results to senior leadership

- Experience delivering results for large cross-functional initiatives/projects
- 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) or experience in tax finance or a related analytical field
- Experience in creating process improvements with automation and analysis

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