Job description
Job Title: Finance Analyst
- Category Finance Team Elevate Your Career in Strategic Financial Analysis Are you passionate about transforming complex financial data into business insights? We're seeking a dynamic Finance Analyst to be a strategic partner in driving our marketplace's financial performance. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with business leaders, translating financial metrics into actionable strategies that propel our business forward.
A Day in the Life
Your day will be a blend of analytical deep-diving and collaborative problem-solving. You'll navigate through financial models, craft compelling data narratives, and engage with business leaders to uncover growth opportunities. Expect to balance detailed financial analysis with strategic thinking, where every spreadsheet tells a story of potential business transformation.
About the Team
We are a collaborative and innovative finance team dedicated to empowering business decisions through rigorous financial insights. Our team thrives on intellectual curiosity, data-driven problem-solving, and a shared commitment to driving business excellence. We value diverse perspectives and believe that breakthrough insights emerge from collective expertise.
Key Job Responsibilities
Develop comprehensive financial reports, models, and analyses that translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for business leadership Process Optimization: Design and implement financial processes that enhance transparency, improve controls, and streamline financial management Strategic Collaboration: Partner with business teams to drive critical financial goals, focusing on cash flow optimization and performance improvement Forecasting and Planning: Conduct detailed financial planning and analysis for product lines, utilizing key business input levers Performance Tracking: Facilitate regular financial reviews, tracking and analyzing business metrics to support continuous improvement Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field Good proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis Advanced Excel and financial software skills Understanding of financial reporting principles Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex financial information Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Finance or Business Administration Experience in marketplace or e-commerce financial analysis Certification in financial analysis (CFA, FRM) Advanced statistical analysis skills Experience with business intelligence tools Join us and transform financial data into strategic business opportunities!
- 1+ years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses experience
- Knowledge of standard software including Excel, Access, Oracle, Essbase, SQL and VBA skills
- Experience using data to influence business decisions
- Experience in corporate finance including budgeting/planning, forecasting and reporting
- CA or an MBA - 2+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience
- Experience of working in Big4, prior experience in business finance domain Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.