Sr. Financial Analyst, Studios Opex Finance, Amazon MGM Studios Finance
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Job Location:
Culver, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Studios Finance team is seeking a Financial Analyst to provide critical oversight of the Studios OpEx budget with primary focus on headcount expense management quarterly guidance and operational planning. This role requires a detail-oriented finance professional who can independently navigate complex financial systems build robust reconciliation processes and drive automation initiatives that enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency
Key job responsibilities
Budget Management & Headcount Planning
Assume ownership of Studios OpEx headcount planning ensuring accurate tracking and forecasting of personnel expenses across the organization.
Provide scenario analysis for OpEx reinvestment strategies including contractor-to-full-time-employee conversions and position releveling.
Partner with operational teams to understand headcount needs and translate business requirements into financial impact assessments.
Develop and maintain comprehensive reconciliation reports that align our Financial systems ensuring data integrity across all financial platforms.
Quarterly Guidance & Operational Planning
Support quarterly guidance (QG) and operating plan (OP) processes by delivering timely accurate opex projections.
Automate and integrate monthly reporting processes to reduce manual effort and improve data accuracy.
Establish standardized templates that capture granular department-level spend.
Provide readily available variance explanations at both detailed and summary levels to support leadership decision-making.
Financial Systems & Process Improvement
Leverage advanced Excel capabilities to build scalable financial models with clear audit trails and traceable logic.
Identify opportunities to streamline reporting processes through automation formulas macros or system integrations.
Maintain and enhance existing financial reporting frameworks to improve accuracy and reduce cycle time.
A day in the life
Throughout the day youre constantly assessing: Whats the business impact Whats the deadline What can I automate or streamline Where can I leverage existing work This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment can shift priorities without getting overwhelmed and has the judgment to know when to dive deep versus when to provide a directionally accurate answer quickly.
The ability to manage multiple concurrent requests communicate proactively about timelines and trade-offs and maintain quality under pressure is essential to success in this position.
About the team
The Studios Opex Finance team provides strategic financial partnership to Amazon Studios managing OpEx budgets and driving financial planning processes. The team values accuracy ownership and continuous improvement with a focus on building scalable processes that support business growth.
- 2 years of building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making experience
- 3 years of finance or a related analytical field experience
- Bachelors degree
- 3 years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience
- 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 in creating process improvements with automation and analysis
- Experience in identifying leading and executing opportunities to improve automate standardize or simplify finance or business tools and processes
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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.
Key job responsibilities
Budget Management & Headcount Planning
Assume ownership of Studios OpEx headcount planning ensuring accurate tracking and forecasting of personnel expenses across the organization.
Provide scenario analysis for OpEx reinvestment strategies including contractor-to-full-time-employee conversions and position releveling.
Partner with operational teams to understand headcount needs and translate business requirements into financial impact assessments.
Develop and maintain comprehensive reconciliation reports that align our Financial systems ensuring data integrity across all financial platforms.
Quarterly Guidance & Operational Planning
Support quarterly guidance (QG) and operating plan (OP) processes by delivering timely accurate opex projections.
Automate and integrate monthly reporting processes to reduce manual effort and improve data accuracy.
Establish standardized templates that capture granular department-level spend.
Provide readily available variance explanations at both detailed and summary levels to support leadership decision-making.
Financial Systems & Process Improvement
Leverage advanced Excel capabilities to build scalable financial models with clear audit trails and traceable logic.
Identify opportunities to streamline reporting processes through automation formulas macros or system integrations.
Maintain and enhance existing financial reporting frameworks to improve accuracy and reduce cycle time.
A day in the life
Throughout the day youre constantly assessing: Whats the business impact Whats the deadline What can I automate or streamline Where can I leverage existing work This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment can shift priorities without getting overwhelmed and has the judgment to know when to dive deep versus when to provide a directionally accurate answer quickly.
The ability to manage multiple concurrent requests communicate proactively about timelines and trade-offs and maintain quality under pressure is essential to success in this position.
About the team
The Studios Opex Finance team provides strategic financial partnership to Amazon Studios managing OpEx budgets and driving financial planning processes. The team values accuracy ownership and continuous improvement with a focus on building scalable processes that support business growth.
- 2 years of building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making experience
- 3 years of finance or a related analytical field experience
- Bachelors degree
- 3 years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience
- 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 in creating process improvements with automation and analysis
- Experience in identifying leading and executing opportunities to improve automate standardize or simplify finance or business tools and processes
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at CA Culver City - 72600.00 - 117100.00 USD annually
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Cognos
- Forecasting
- Hyperion
- Microsoft Access
- Pivot tables
- Accounting
- Analysis Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting
- Financial Planning
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