At Amazon, we strive to be Earth's most customer-centric company. Our passion for innovation drives us to continually pioneer and globalize new businesses and customer offerings. As a result, Amazon continues to expand and evolve across a wide range of business sectors. To support this growth and evolution, Amazon Finance Operations (FinOps) is dedicated to delivering seamless Accounts Payable (AP) processes that facilitate market expansion and comply with regulations across both inventory and non-inventory sectors. In line with this growth, we are seeking a Customer-Obsessed, Results-Driven Financial Analyst to join our FinOps – Operations Readiness Team.
As a Financial Analyst, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact in a high-growth, fast-paced environment. This role will drive complex programs and projects that impact FinOps and AP processes across Global Support Centers, coordinating effectively with global teams, including Business Partners, Technology, Tax, and Subject Matter Experts.
This is an exciting, hands-on opportunity to influence Accounts Payable processes within Finance Operations Support Centers. The ideal candidate will possess a strong passion for process innovation, constantly striving to exceed expectations in a dynamic environment, while driving innovation on behalf of customers and vendors. This role requires structured and analytical thinking to solve complex problems, alongside the ability to motivate project teams with superior influencing and interpersonal skills. You'll work to resolve conflicts, facilitate cross-functional decision-making, and deliver impactful results.
Key job responsibilities
Lead and manage complex, large-scale programs and projects from initiation to delivery by coordinating with cross-functional, geographically diverse teams.
Understand and translate business requirements into actionable solutions, ensuring successful implementation across people, processes, policies, and technology.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, test, and launch scalable solutions that meet customer needs while adhering to high controllership standards.
Ensure efficient and consistent project execution by adhering to Amazon's governance and project methodology frameworks, delivering high-quality and scalable solutions.
Proactively identify and mitigate potential risks and obstacles by working closely with business partners, key stakeholders, and team members, ensuring contingency plans (Plan B) are always prepared.
Monitor and track project health, define governance models, and engage in senior leadership review discussions to ensure alignment and transparency.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of FinOps.
- Master's/Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of post-qualification experience in Shared Services, Accounts Payable
- 5+ years of project management experience working cross-functionally with technical and non-technical teams
- Strong customer focus (both internal and external)
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in ambiguous situations
- Results-oriented work ethic with a strong desire to exceed expectations
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2)
- Proven experience working with and influencing senior executives
- Six Sigma expertise (DMAIC methodology)
- Retail industry experience and experience in using Oracle Financial Applications
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