Senior Financial Analyst , Amazon
Share
Job Location:
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Are you a financial accounting professional who consistently exceeds expectations eager and ever curious whose ears perk up at the prospect of a challenge If so then Amazon is a place where your career can flourish.
When working at Amazon your ability to make a difference and take ownership of your career begins on day one. You can expect a collaborative team-driven environment that encourages employees to learn be curious and have a bias for action. Part of this propensity for continuous learning shows itself in Amazons strong encouragement of movement and growth within the Accounting department and within the company as a whole. We aim to hire and develop those who will raise the bar over the course of their career at Amazon (and not just in their first position).
Amazon is a pioneering dynamic and energetic company that thrives on unique and peculiar ways. We take pride in our single-minded obsession over customer satisfaction and our ability to maintain a curious and vibrant culture no matter how large the company grows. We endeavor to build our legacy as Earths most customer-centric company and to continue to cultivate and nourish our innovative environment through our mission to hire the best.
Key job responsibilities
- Supporting various aspects of our accounting and reporting process.
- End-to-end process ownership to support finance and business partners.
- Understand internal control design concepts sufficient to assess the effectiveness of controls in their area and to design new processes and controls for emerging and growing business activities.
- Execute judgments to keep projects moving and ensure the right decisions are reached to close the books each month.
- Escalating risks and issues as necessary to leadership.
- Strong sense of ownership.
- Ability to identify process improvement and automation opportunities to drive positive change across the organization.
- Lead delivery of accounting tasks and projects.
- Enhance partnerships between Accounting and various business and IT groups.
- Research conclude and memorialize technical accounting position papers.
About the team
We offer a vibrant and highly professional work environment that consistently presents diverse opportunities for personal and professional development. This role will enable you to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within teams at both the local and international levels.
- Bachelors degree in finance accounting business economics or a related analytical field (e.g. engineering math computer science)
- Experience in identifying leading and executing opportunities to improve automate standardize or simplify finance or business tools and processes
- Experience working with stakeholders
- Speak write and read fluently in English
- Fortune 500 operational accounting 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) or experience with cube engine tools (e.g. TM1 Cognos or Essbase) SQL and Data warehouse
- Knowledge of Brazils Tax Environment especially in consumer retail
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.
When working at Amazon your ability to make a difference and take ownership of your career begins on day one. You can expect a collaborative team-driven environment that encourages employees to learn be curious and have a bias for action. Part of this propensity for continuous learning shows itself in Amazons strong encouragement of movement and growth within the Accounting department and within the company as a whole. We aim to hire and develop those who will raise the bar over the course of their career at Amazon (and not just in their first position).
Amazon is a pioneering dynamic and energetic company that thrives on unique and peculiar ways. We take pride in our single-minded obsession over customer satisfaction and our ability to maintain a curious and vibrant culture no matter how large the company grows. We endeavor to build our legacy as Earths most customer-centric company and to continue to cultivate and nourish our innovative environment through our mission to hire the best.
Key job responsibilities
- Supporting various aspects of our accounting and reporting process.
- End-to-end process ownership to support finance and business partners.
- Understand internal control design concepts sufficient to assess the effectiveness of controls in their area and to design new processes and controls for emerging and growing business activities.
- Execute judgments to keep projects moving and ensure the right decisions are reached to close the books each month.
- Escalating risks and issues as necessary to leadership.
- Strong sense of ownership.
- Ability to identify process improvement and automation opportunities to drive positive change across the organization.
- Lead delivery of accounting tasks and projects.
- Enhance partnerships between Accounting and various business and IT groups.
- Research conclude and memorialize technical accounting position papers.
About the team
We offer a vibrant and highly professional work environment that consistently presents diverse opportunities for personal and professional development. This role will enable you to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within teams at both the local and international levels.
- Bachelors degree in finance accounting business economics or a related analytical field (e.g. engineering math computer science)
- Experience in identifying leading and executing opportunities to improve automate standardize or simplify finance or business tools and processes
- Experience working with stakeholders
- Speak write and read fluently in English
- Fortune 500 operational accounting 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) or experience with cube engine tools (e.g. TM1 Cognos or Essbase) SQL and Data warehouse
- Knowledge of Brazils Tax Environment especially in consumer retail
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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Cognos
- Forecasting
- Hyperion
- Financial Concepts
- Pivot tables
- Accounting
- Analysis Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting
- Financial Planning
About Company
Free shipping on millions of items. Get the best of Shopping and Entertainment with Prime. Enjoy low prices and great deals on the largest selection of everyday essentials and other products, including fashion, home, beauty, electronics, Alexa Devices, sporting goods, toys, automotive ... View more
