Description:
At Amazon we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. If you'd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history.We are not an average retailer and this is definitely not your average finance position. We are currently looking for a detailed, highly analytical Financial Analyst to join our team in Sydney, Australia.
The Financial Analyst will support the rapid growth of the Amazon Australia business by 1) providing financial oversight and controllership of our 3P Transportation carriers across both Middle Mile and Last Mile and 2) business partnering with our Transportation Operations Management teams who are responsible for overseeing yard management at our sites.
Core role activities will include budgeting, reporting, contract management, configuration management, process development and improvement, auditing and supporting decision making.
The successful candidate will work with a broad range of internal business partners, enjoying the challenges and rewards of working in a fast-growing, innovative, international organisation.
The role will require an individual who is motivated to Dive Deep and is comfortable working in a fast paced, ambiguous environment. The ideal candidate will be detail orientated, capable of analytical problem solving, with the ability to fulfill the Amazon motto to “Work Hard. Have Fun. Make History.”
Key job responsibilities
• Partner with our 3P carrier managers, Legal and Procurement team to ensure cost accuracy and contract compliance including claims management and general account management support
• Work closely with Accounts Payable and Controllership finance teams to support with invoice reconciliations, contract compliance and credit note management
• Work with key stakeholders to determine key performance indicators, regular business metrics and monitor progress towards goals
• Proactive finance business partner with our Transportation Operations Management team (TOM) to labour plan and conduct root cause analyses and solution implementation to drive cost outs and generate efficiencies
• Preparation of weekly, monthly and quarterly results including variance analysis versus plan and forecast risks and opportunities for TOM costs
• Month end close responsibilities including working with our Accounting team on financial treatment of transactions
Requirements:
- 3+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience- 4+ years of Accounts Receivable or Account Payable experience
- 4+ years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses experience
- 4+ years of creating process improvements with automation and analysis experience
- 4+ years of identifying, leading, and executing opportunities to improve, automate, standardize or simplify finance or business tools and processes experience- 4+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience
- MBA, or CPA
- 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)
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
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, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes.
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.
28 Jan 2025;
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amazon.jobs