Finance Manager , International Stores Finance - Headcount & Opex - Amazon

Description The International Stores Finance (ISF) seeks a Financial Manager to support the continued expansion of our International Consumer business. While it's always "Day 1" at Amazon, this is especially the case in the ISF, Headcount & OPEX team as we continue to grow our international business. This individual will responsible for working with dedicated marketplaces outside of North America, which include but are limited to the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Italy, France, Netherlands, Japan, Australia, Singapore, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, and Brazil, and are growing in footprint each year. To support this rapidly expanding business, we are looking for the "next generation" of great Finance talent to collaborate with multiple Regional Finance and Business teams and assorted Corporate HQ teams to increase financial understanding, improve current processes, deliver overall results, work hard, have fun, and make history. The successful candidate will be a self-starting contributor with effective finance and strong project management skills. This individual will manage complex projects and dive deep into the details when needed. This person will partner with finance and business leaders across several teams to provide strategic guidance, tactical direction, and decision support. Key job responsibilities - Manage short-term and long-term financial forecasting processes for the International Stores Finance organization. Develop mechanisms and reporting to increase visibility and create insights of regional outputs to International Stores Finance senior leadership. - Perform financial reporting, ad-hoc project analyses, and financial modeling using a broad range of tools including Excel - Drive core financial processes for the International Consumer business including month end close, Annual Operating Plan, long range Strategic Plan and Monthly/Quarterly Business Reviews - Complete complex business modeling and analysis to identify operating improvements and deep dive on cost structures - Drive accountability of financial plans/forecasts and comfortably challenge assumptions - Drive standardization of planning/forecasting cycles across all International Stores regions as well as global program teams - Partner closely with multiple regional finance leaders and FP&A organizations across the International Stores business to establish robust forecasting models and variance analysis. - Drive performance by reinforcing and enhancing metrics through analytics and financial modelling - Influence business decisions with effective verbal and written communication, data driven analysis and modeling, and presentation of options and alternatives - Recommend, develop, and implement policies and programs that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its profitability Basic Qualifications - 5+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience - BA or BS in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a highly analytical field (e.g., Engineering, Math, Computer Science) and 5+ years of finance experience, or Master's degree and 3+ years of finance experience Preferred Qualifications - MBA, or CPA - Knowledge of SQL/ETL - Experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of results - 7+ years of identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan experience - 7+ years of 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 - Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (examples: SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos) and other financial systems (examples: Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards) 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. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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.