Financial Analyst, FOAA
DESCRIPTION
Amazon is a US-based multinational electronic commerce company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Amazon.com started as an online bookstore, but soon diversified into many other categories, with a vision to be earth's most customer-centric company & to build a place where people can come to find and discover anything they might want to buy online.
Amazon's Finance Operations, Accounting & Analysis (FOAA) team is a fast-paced, team-focused, dynamic environment and delivering great experiences for our customers is top priority. FOAA is seeking a Financial Analyst to support our team.
Key job responsibilities
Perform financial reporting and support monthly P&L analysis and financial forecasts
Developing and reporting on financial and operational performance metrics
Support in monthly/quarterly financial closing activity in close co-ordination with business and accounting teams
Assist in Measuring and reporting progress on key goals for the business team in a timely manner
Provide inputs for monthly and quarterly business reviews in a timely manner. Facilitate the business reviews with data analysis and follow through with business leaders on actionable items for improving business metrics over a period of time
Perform ad-hoc business analyses, and financial modeling. Present recommendations to senior management on strategic decisions, and planned future initiatives
Partnering with various accounting and finance vertical (Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable) to ensure procedures and controls are routinely applied whist performing accounting and operation.
Demonstrate appropriate understanding / working knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls, and apply them
Responsible to frame and deliver team objectives.
Drive process improvements required to enhance controls.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of finance experience
- Experience using data to influence business decisions
- Experience in corporate finance including budgeting/planning, forecasting and reporting
- Advanced analytical skills and an ability to work independently in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven ability to develop new ideas and creative solutions