Digital, Advertising, and Corporate Development Finance
Seattle, Washington
and Analysis team Senior Finance Analyst
Amazon seeks an exceptional Senior Finance Analyst (SFA) for the Amazon Advertising Financial Planning and Analysis team. This role will be responsible for key aspects of financial controllership and will have significant exposure to the Advertising Finance Leadership Team. The successful candidate will own managing headcount and operating expense for the rapidly growing Amazon Advertising team. Responsibilities will include financial modeling, controllership, and variance analysis. The successful candidate will need to be able to think analytically and have a proven ability to drive scalable processes and work with cross-functional teams. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES · Own driver-based forecasting models for headcount and OpEx, and participate in quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting / strategic planning processes. · Analyze actual operating results and identify key financial and operating issues to be addressed; quantify actual results versus budget or forecast and ensure that cost controls
· BA/BS degree in business, finance, or a related field and a minimum 5+ years of finance experience, or master’s degree and 3+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. · MBA or Masters in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics or a similar field · Detail-oriented and meticulous in the follow through of documentation, processes and procedures. · High aptitude and enthusiasm for complex strategic problem solving utilizing financial modeling and analysis, including advanced Excel skills . Independent and entrepreneurial showing the ability to work with minimal direction