Financial Analyst, FOAA - Payroll
Finance, Banking & Legal · Accounting & Audit · Payroll · Financial Analysis
In short
Amazon's Finance Operations, Accounting & Analysis (FOAA) team is looking for a Financial Analyst to support its global payroll operations. The role involves financial reporting, P&L analysis, financial modeling, and working with cross-functional teams to support Amazon's global business. Requires a CA qualification and advanced Excel skills.
Responsibilities
- Manage projects and support design and implementation of payment methods, new products and offerings.
- Provide project management updates to transition new processes and permanent solutions.
- Coordinate with global accounting teams to establish and maintain strong communication channels.
- Identify, implement, and adhere to best practices across all new project launches.
- Offer and receive coaching, support, and guidance to the team.
- Perform financial reporting and support monthly P&L analysis and financial forecasts.
- Develop and report on Finance Business Integration (FBI) team performance metrics.
- Support User Acceptance Testing (UATs) in close coordination with business and accounting teams.
- Assist in measuring and reporting progress on key business goals in a timely manner.
- Provide inputs for monthly and quarterly business reviews, facilitating reviews with data analysis and follow-up.
- Perform long and short-term financial planning.
- Conduct ad-hoc business analyses and financial modeling, presenting recommendations to senior management.
- Apply understanding of accounting principles and internal controls.
- Ensure appropriate financial policies, procedures, and internal controls are in place and operating effectively.
- Drive process improvements to enhance controls.
- Actively participate in strategic initiatives and special projects.
Requirements
- Experience using data to influence business decisions.
- Experience in oral and written communication in English.
- Experience in project management (resource planning, managing schedules, reporting status, prioritizing tasks).
- Knowledge of Excel at an advanced level.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities.
- Experience in financial modeling, P&L management or analysis.
- Qualified CA with First attempt.
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of COGNOS or Oracle.
- Experience dealing well with ambiguity, prioritizing needs, and delivering measurable results in an agile environment.
- Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company.
- Experience prioritizing and handling multiple assignments while maintaining commitment to deadlines.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams.
- Experience handling customers and conflict resolution with a focus on quality customer experience.
- Experience positioning and selling innovative solutions to new and existing customers and market segments.
Benefits
- Inclusive culture that empowers Amazonians.
- Opportunity for rapid growth.
- Great place to learn about various businesses at Amazon.
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