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 highly analytical, creative and forward-thinking Senior Financial Analyst to join our team in Sydney or Melbourne, Australia.
The Senior Financial Analyst/business partner will support the rapid growth of the Amazon Australia business by providing financial oversight and controllership on a wide range of Inbound logistics programs (Imports, Inbound and Inventory placement), and how those contribute to our businesses’ bottom-line profitability.
Core role activities will include modelling, budgeting, reporting, auditing, business case development and advising senior leadership on the best financial directions to take.
The successful candidate will work with broad range of internal business partners at all levels, enjoying the challenges and rewards of working in a fast-growing, innovative, international organisation.
The role will require an individual who is motivated to Think Big and is comfortable working in a fast paced, ambiguous environment. The ideal candidate will be creative and 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 Retail, Cross Border, Merchant fulfilled network and Fulfilled By Amazon business teams to manage costs and influence decision making that impacts our businesses’ bottom-line profitability
• Partner and liaise with all business channel teams and Supply Chain to launch new Inbound programs aimed at driving process improvements and cost savings for optimal inventory placement and movements
• Work with key stakeholders to determine key performance indicators, regular business metrics and monitor progress towards goals
• Preparation of weekly, monthly and quarterly results including variance analysis versus plan and forecast risks and opportunities
• Month end close responsibilities including working with our Accounting team on financial treatment of transactions
• Development of BI reports and provision of action-orientated analytics to support stakeholders with commercial decision support
• Proactively work with the business owners on root cause analyses and solution implementation to optimise our network to drive cost outs and improve efficiencies
• Improve tools, processes, scale existing solutions, create new solutions as required based on stakeholder needs
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related analytical field (e.g., engineering, math, computer science)- Experience in financial modeling, P&L management or analysis
- 4+ years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses experience
- 4+ years of creating process improvements with automation and analysis experience
- Experience with cube engine tools (e.g. TM1, Cognos or Essbase), SQL and Data warehouse
- Experience working with stakeholders- MBA, or CPA
- 4+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results 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)
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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