Everyone on the team needs to be entrepreneurial, wear many hats, and work in a highly collaborative environment that’s more start-up than big company. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are critical in this role. The successful candidate has demonstrated the following abilities: they are a self-starter, have a strong sense of ownership, collaborate with and influence business partners, support thoughtful decision-making in a rapidly-evolving and ambiguous environment, and think long-term.
Key job responsibilities
- Develop partnerships across Operations and use data to influence leadership decision-making
- Guide team members and business partners on how to execute financing modeling and analysis for new initiatives
- Lead long- and short-term financial planning, including financial reviews with senior business partners (Directors and VPs)
- Manage competing priorities to complete both ad-hoc and strategic projects
- Seek opportunities to resolve defects and reduce cost-to-serve
- Improve, scale, and simplify finance tools across teams and organizations
- Communicate financial insights (both written and verbal) in a clear and concise manner. Adapt communication based on intended audience to clearly articulate complex financial considerations.
- Promote a positive and collaborative culture.
About the team
Amazon operates an industry leading logistics network across the world. The Global Realty (GR) team is responsible for acquisition and management of real estate for the Amazon Operations Network. In support of GR, Operations Finance is looking for individuals that enjoy tackling challenges and have a desire for professional growth opportunities. Experience in this team opens up several career opportunities across Amazon and within the broader Finance organization. Individuals in this role have advancement opportunities to support different businesses and multifunctional teams, to lead new programs and initiatives, and to manage larger teams within the company.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field
- 5+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MBA, or CPA
- 5+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience
- Experience in 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 delivering results for large, cross-functional initiatives/projects
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $85,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $179,500/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.