Financial Analyst II AP, FinOps AP Operations Readiness Team
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Job Summary
Financial Analyst II Accounts Payable
Function: Finance Operations (FinOps)
Team: Operations Readiness
Role Overview
At Amazon we strive to be Earths most customer-centric company. Our culture of innovation drives us to build scale and globalize new businesses and customer offerings. To support this growth Finance Operations (FinOps) ensures scalable compliant and high-quality Accounts Payable (AP) processes across both inventory and non-inventory business units.
We are seeking a customer-obsessed results-driven Financial Analyst to join the FinOps Operations Readiness Team. This role will influence AP processes at a global level and drive operational readiness efficiency and controllership across Finance Operations Support Centers.
The ideal candidate is passionate about process innovation thrives in ambiguity and consistently raises the bar by delivering scalable solutions that improve the experience for customers vendors and internal partners.
Key Responsibilities:
Program & Project Leadership
Lead and manage complex global programs and initiatives end-to-end ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Define project scope milestones success metrics and cross-functional dependencies.
Influence stakeholders across Finance Technology Business Partnering and Tax to achieve project goals.
Business Requirements & Solution Delivery:
Gather analyze and translate business requirements into actionable solutions across people process policy and technology.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design test and implement scalable AP processes that balance speed accuracy and controllership.
Ensure operational solutions are standardized efficient and customer-centric.
Governance Risk & Execution Excellence:
Maintain high standards of project execution by adhering to Amazons governance and project management methodologies.
Identify risks dependencies and obstacles; implement mitigation strategies and contingency plans proactively.
Track and report project health milestones and risks to leadership ensuring transparency and alignment.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation:
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency accuracy and scalability of FinOps and AP operations.
Identify opportunities for automation simplification and standardization to improve operational excellence.
Apply data-driven insights to influence decisions and support business growth.
Basic Qualifications
8 years of professional experience including finance operations Accounts Payable or related analytical roles
4 years of experience leading or supporting multiple finance and accounting processes
Proven experience in managing complex cross-functional projects
Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data into actionable recommendations
Excellent communication interpersonal and negotiation skills capable of influencing across teams
Ability to work effectively in ambiguous fast-paced environments and make data-driven decisions
Bachelors degree in accounting finance business or a related field (Masters preferred)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with global Accounts Payable operations or finance process transformation initiatives
Exposure to ERP systems (e.g. Oracle SAP) and financial data visualization/analysis tools
Experience implementing process improvements with measurable results
Advanced Excel and data analysis skills; familiarity with SQL or ETL a plus
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-visibility priorities simultaneously
Why Join Amazon FinOps
Work on high-impact programs that directly influence how Amazon scales globally.
Collaborate with talented cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.
Gain exposure to global AP operations complex financial processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
Make a meaningful impact by driving customer-focused operational excellence across Finance Operations.
- 4 years of Accounts Receivable or Account Payable experience
- 4 years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses experience
- 4 years of creating process improvements with automation and analysis experience
- 4 years of identifying leading and executing opportunities to improve automate standardize or simplify finance or business tools and processes experience
- Experience with advanced use of SQL for data mining and business intelligence
- Bachelors degree in finance accounting business economics or a related analytical field (e.g. engineering math computer science)
- 4 years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience
- Knowledge of Tableau
- 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)
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.
Function: Finance Operations (FinOps)
Team: Operations Readiness
Role Overview
At Amazon we strive to be Earths most customer-centric company. Our culture of innovation drives us to build scale and globalize new businesses and customer offerings. To support this growth Finance Operations (FinOps) ensures scalable compliant and high-quality Accounts Payable (AP) processes across both inventory and non-inventory business units.
We are seeking a customer-obsessed results-driven Financial Analyst to join the FinOps Operations Readiness Team. This role will influence AP processes at a global level and drive operational readiness efficiency and controllership across Finance Operations Support Centers.
The ideal candidate is passionate about process innovation thrives in ambiguity and consistently raises the bar by delivering scalable solutions that improve the experience for customers vendors and internal partners.
Key Responsibilities:
Program & Project Leadership
Lead and manage complex global programs and initiatives end-to-end ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Define project scope milestones success metrics and cross-functional dependencies.
Influence stakeholders across Finance Technology Business Partnering and Tax to achieve project goals.
Business Requirements & Solution Delivery:
Gather analyze and translate business requirements into actionable solutions across people process policy and technology.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design test and implement scalable AP processes that balance speed accuracy and controllership.
Ensure operational solutions are standardized efficient and customer-centric.
Governance Risk & Execution Excellence:
Maintain high standards of project execution by adhering to Amazons governance and project management methodologies.
Identify risks dependencies and obstacles; implement mitigation strategies and contingency plans proactively.
Track and report project health milestones and risks to leadership ensuring transparency and alignment.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation:
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency accuracy and scalability of FinOps and AP operations.
Identify opportunities for automation simplification and standardization to improve operational excellence.
Apply data-driven insights to influence decisions and support business growth.
Basic Qualifications
8 years of professional experience including finance operations Accounts Payable or related analytical roles
4 years of experience leading or supporting multiple finance and accounting processes
Proven experience in managing complex cross-functional projects
Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data into actionable recommendations
Excellent communication interpersonal and negotiation skills capable of influencing across teams
Ability to work effectively in ambiguous fast-paced environments and make data-driven decisions
Bachelors degree in accounting finance business or a related field (Masters preferred)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with global Accounts Payable operations or finance process transformation initiatives
Exposure to ERP systems (e.g. Oracle SAP) and financial data visualization/analysis tools
Experience implementing process improvements with measurable results
Advanced Excel and data analysis skills; familiarity with SQL or ETL a plus
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-visibility priorities simultaneously
Why Join Amazon FinOps
Work on high-impact programs that directly influence how Amazon scales globally.
Collaborate with talented cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.
Gain exposure to global AP operations complex financial processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
Make a meaningful impact by driving customer-focused operational excellence across Finance Operations.
- 4 years of Accounts Receivable or Account Payable experience
- 4 years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses experience
- 4 years of creating process improvements with automation and analysis experience
- 4 years of identifying leading and executing opportunities to improve automate standardize or simplify finance or business tools and processes experience
- Experience with advanced use of SQL for data mining and business intelligence
- Bachelors degree in finance accounting business economics or a related analytical field (e.g. engineering math computer science)
- 4 years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience
- Knowledge of Tableau
- 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)
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:
IC
Key Skills
- Accounting Software
- Time Management
- Accounting Tally
- Accounts Reconciliation
- Vendor Management
- Organizational Skill
- Administrative Support
- Accounts Management
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounting
- Communication
- General Ledger Accounts
- Financial Statements
- Sales Account Management
- Account Payables Management
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