Financial Analyst

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Amazon strives to be Earth's most customer-centric company where people can find and discover virtually anything they want to buy online. By giving customers more of what they want - low prices, vast selection, and convenience - Amazon continues to grow and evolve as a world-class e-commerce platform. . 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 any average finance position. We are currently looking for a highly analytical, creative and forward-thinking Finance Analyst to join our Operations Finance team at our European headquarters in the vibrant city of Luxembourg. At Amazon, we move with purpose and speed, and this requires us to work with a dynamic network of Operations, HR, Tech and Retail partners.

Our Finance Analysts work with Operations Leaders across multiple sites, including regional partners. They help others understand results and are *the* trusted business advisor for all levels of leadership. They employ every facet of data and communication to ensure our leaders have the most up to date and reliable information to help them make the best possible decision. Come lead, teach us a few things, and we'll teach you a few things as we navigate the most customer-centric company on Earth. This is a perfect position for someone who knows how to work with teams that are fast and smart.

Key responsibilities:
Finance Analyst will be a part of Corporate FC Finance FP&A team and a finance partner for the operations and finance leaders. Job responsibilities include:
· Leading short and long-term financial planning
· Establishing and maintaining operating and business metrics
· Develop financial models for new concepts
· Presenting financial summaries and business insights to senior management
· Developing scalable and efficient financial processes that support the business
The successful candidate will have shown experience in past roles influencing business owners and supporting decision making in rapidly evolving environments. This role requires a self-starter with strong modeling skills, a keen attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects effectively. This role also has regular interaction with executives and various business units across Amazon and therefore requires strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Desired profile

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· BA/BS degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering or similar discipline with analytical bias
· Relevant experience in positions that require analysis and reporting financial results
· Demonstrated financial acumen and analytical experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of business impact and results
· Advanced knowledge of Excel, and familiarity with databases.
· Advanced analytical skills and an ability to work independently in a fast-paced, ambiguous and rapidly changing environment