Finance Manager, EMEA Stores Accounting
Finance Manager, EMEA Stores Accounting
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11-06-2025
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Were looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join our EMEA Accounting team in Munich. In this role youll be a key partner in supporting EMEA operations overseeing aspects of controllership and accounting across multiple legal entities. Youll drive the launch of new business initiatives automate financial processes and work with cross-functional teams in Business Finance legal and Tax to support Business rapid growth and strategic goals.
This role requires strong accounting expertise exceptional communication skills and a proactive approach to managing identifying and communicating risks for a portfolio of high-impact projects to senior leadership.
Key job responsibilities
- Work independently to lead and provide Accounting project support to Amazons business and development teams with the design of new products or offerings and set-up of financial systems to ensure appropriate business support and controllership.
- Deliver complex cross functional projects.
- Identify and communicate project risks to senior leadership along with clear recommendations for resolution or mitigation.
- Direct responsibility and ownership in executing large scale process improvement opportunities within new business launches and existing processes and controls including defining scope goals and deliverables in collaboration with senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Identify develop and transition new processes to support month-end general ledger close activities monthly account reconciliations and reviews and preparation of various deliverables to support both internal and external financial reporting needs.
- Coordination with the global accounting teams to establish and maintain strong communication channels.
- Monitor quality of new automated accounting entries financial reporting processes and controls to ensure highest standards are maintained.
A day in the life
Finance and Global Business Services
About the team
Amazon Affinity Groups
- Extensive relevant experience in an accounting role
- Knowledge of various GAAP accounting rules including US GAAP and IFRS.
- Working understanding of an internal control framework and a solid understanding of the concepts of control design and operational efficiency.
- Experience participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results
- Experience from a Big 4 accounting firm is a preferred.
- Experience working for a US or International medium to large fast-paced company.
- Computer literate in general (MS office Essbase Cognos and similar). Knowledge of Oracle is a plus.
- Proven track record of sound decision making taking ownership and delivering results in a leadership role
- Ability to dive deep into data existing processes people and technology challenges in order to identify issues and opportunities.
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover invent simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( to know more about how we collect use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
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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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
This role requires strong accounting expertise exceptional communication skills and a proactive approach to managing identifying and communicating risks for a portfolio of high-impact projects to senior leadership.
Key job responsibilities
- Work independently to lead and provide Accounting project support to Amazons business and development teams with the design of new products or offerings and set-up of financial systems to ensure appropriate business support and controllership.
- Deliver complex cross functional projects.
- Identify and communicate project risks to senior leadership along with clear recommendations for resolution or mitigation.
- Direct responsibility and ownership in executing large scale process improvement opportunities within new business launches and existing processes and controls including defining scope goals and deliverables in collaboration with senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Identify develop and transition new processes to support month-end general ledger close activities monthly account reconciliations and reviews and preparation of various deliverables to support both internal and external financial reporting needs.
- Coordination with the global accounting teams to establish and maintain strong communication channels.
- Monitor quality of new automated accounting entries financial reporting processes and controls to ensure highest standards are maintained.
A day in the life
Finance and Global Business Services
About the team
Amazon Affinity Groups
- Extensive relevant experience in an accounting role
- Knowledge of various GAAP accounting rules including US GAAP and IFRS.
- Working understanding of an internal control framework and a solid understanding of the concepts of control design and operational efficiency.
- Experience participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results
- Experience from a Big 4 accounting firm is a preferred.
- Experience working for a US or International medium to large fast-paced company.
- Computer literate in general (MS office Essbase Cognos and similar). Knowledge of Oracle is a plus.
- Proven track record of sound decision making taking ownership and delivering results in a leadership role
- Ability to dive deep into data existing processes people and technology challenges in order to identify issues and opportunities.
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover invent simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( to know more about how we collect use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
m/w/d
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
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