Finance Manager, WW Books Print \u0026 Digital Content Finance

Amazon seeks a Finance Manager to join the Books Finance team. The successful candidate will be thoughtful, analytical, and have a demonstrated ability to effectively influence the decisions of senior business leaders through effective verbal and written communication, financial analysis, logical reasoning, and the presentation of alternatives. The role operates in a fast-paced, global, results-oriented environment, and will provide decision support and advice for key business leaders.

Key job responsibilities

- Controllership of the business

- Lead and participate as the key finance stakeholder in cross functional teams

- Implement and drive the core financial processes and reporting for the business including Annual Operating Plans, Long Term Plans, and Monthly/Quarterly Business Reviews

- Identify operating improvements, deep dive on cost structures, and analyze business opportunities/investments.

- Leading ad hoc financial analyses and root cause investigations

A day in the life

This is a finance business partner role leading US Finance for the Books business. The role involves:

- Owning full P&L controllership and business partnership from top to bottom line

- Overseeing the business across both print and digital formats

- Works closely with business leaders on vendor negotiations, profitability and topline planning

About the team

The scope of this role is broad, with high visibility, multiple marketplaces, and P&L accountability across different product formats. This presents a great opportunity for someone looking to take on significant business leadership responsibilities and grow their skills.

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

- 6+ years of identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan experience

- 6+ 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)

- Experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of results

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.

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.

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