Finance Manager, AWS Datacenter Infrastructure Finance
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Job Location:
Seattle, OR - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 85900 - 179500
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The AWS Infrastructure Finance team provides end-to-end financial support driving AWS to be the lowest cost provider in Cloud computing and leader in customer experience. We are seeking a Finance Manager to join the Data Center Planning and Delivery Finance team within the AWS Infrastructure Finance organization. This role will provide critical financial partnership across the data center delivery lifecycle with specialized focus on construction controls and commissioning activities that support AWSs global infrastructure expansion and capacity delivery goals. DC Planning and Delivery Finance team provides critical support in the form of financial valuation investment decisions cost optimization and driving infra portfolio strategy for Amazons data center construction and delivery operations. We are looking for a Finance Manager to support the end-to-end DC planning and delivery portfolio: construction evaluation processes construction and commissioning capex and opex portfolio reporting Month End Close processes Capex/ opex approval automation support and strategic financial partnership with stakeholder teams.
Key job responsibilities
Lead financial evaluation and analysis of complex long-term construction contracts and commissioning agreements for AMER portfolio; develop comprehensive financial models to assess project economics risks and returns
Drive strategic initiatives including cost optimization initiatives to reduce overall cost to construct commission and deliver data center capacity while accelerating speed to market
Lead financial planning for construction controls deployment and commissioning activities supporting AWS data center growth and capacity delivery timelines
Provide strategic recommendations to shape deal structures and influence go-forward construction procurement strategies while ensuring alignment with AWSs financial objectives and growth targets
Manage performance and reporting of the DC construction and delivery portfolio including unit costs and establishing best at AWS benchmarks for the global datacenter portfolio
Support financial aspects of negotiations with General Contractors controls vendors and commissioning service providers for labor material rates and service agreements
Own process excellence and automation that scale with the portfolios growth
Develop robust financial controls throughout the construction controls installation and commissioning phases
- Bachelors degree in engineering statistics or business or Bachelors degree and 5 years of quantitative role (engineering process re-engineering quality assurance) experience
- 5 years of tax finance or a related analytical field experience
- MBA or CPA
- 5 years of identifying incomplete or inaccurate data identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan experience
- 5 years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience
- Knowledge of SQL/ETL
- 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 communicating effectively with senior leadership
- Experience working closely with development and business teams to communicate problem impacts and to understand business requirements
- Strong business judgment with a controllership focus and ability to think strategically while managing through complexity
- 5 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
- Experience with analytical tools and ability to dive deep into metrics and reporting
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt 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 $85900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $179500/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Key job responsibilities
Lead financial evaluation and analysis of complex long-term construction contracts and commissioning agreements for AMER portfolio; develop comprehensive financial models to assess project economics risks and returns
Drive strategic initiatives including cost optimization initiatives to reduce overall cost to construct commission and deliver data center capacity while accelerating speed to market
Lead financial planning for construction controls deployment and commissioning activities supporting AWS data center growth and capacity delivery timelines
Provide strategic recommendations to shape deal structures and influence go-forward construction procurement strategies while ensuring alignment with AWSs financial objectives and growth targets
Manage performance and reporting of the DC construction and delivery portfolio including unit costs and establishing best at AWS benchmarks for the global datacenter portfolio
Support financial aspects of negotiations with General Contractors controls vendors and commissioning service providers for labor material rates and service agreements
Own process excellence and automation that scale with the portfolios growth
Develop robust financial controls throughout the construction controls installation and commissioning phases
- Bachelors degree in engineering statistics or business or Bachelors degree and 5 years of quantitative role (engineering process re-engineering quality assurance) experience
- 5 years of tax finance or a related analytical field experience
- MBA or CPA
- 5 years of identifying incomplete or inaccurate data identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan experience
- 5 years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience
- Knowledge of SQL/ETL
- 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 communicating effectively with senior leadership
- Experience working closely with development and business teams to communicate problem impacts and to understand business requirements
- Strong business judgment with a controllership focus and ability to think strategically while managing through complexity
- 5 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
- Experience with analytical tools and ability to dive deep into metrics and reporting
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt 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 $85900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $179500/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Cognos
- Forecasting
- Hyperion
- Dealership Experience
- QuickBooks
- Accounting
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting
- Financial Management
- Financial Planning
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