Amazon seeks a highly effective Financial Analyst to be a key member in the Echo/Alexa Finance team. Alexa is the name of the Amazon cloud service that powers the Echo device family, the groundbreaking new Amazon devices designed around your voice. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the most innovative, creative, and fastest growing businesses at Amazon. The successful candidate will have shown experience in past roles influencing business owners and supporting decision making in rapidly evolving environments. This role requires a self-starter who is comfortable working in an ambiguous environment with strong data gathering and modeling skills. The role also has regular interaction with various business units across Amazon and therefore requires strong interpersonal and communication skills. Primary responsibilities include: · Lead short and long-term financial forecasting and planning for AWS fleet and cost across all Echo family devices and Alexa services · Generate financial
BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a highly analytical field (e.g., Engineering, Math, and Computer Science) or equivalent and a minimum 3 years of experience in finance or a related analytical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. · Experience in developing financial reports · Advanced Excel and business modeling skills · Demonstrated ability to work independently and self-motivate in a fast paced and rapidly changing environment · Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities and drive projects to completion · Excellent communication