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Financial Analyst, FOAA - Payroll

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In short

Amazon is seeking a Financial Analyst for its FOAA Payroll team in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This role involves managing financial responsibilities for a high-growth business, supporting global payroll operations, and performing financial reporting and analysis. The ideal candidate has advanced Excel skills and a strong understanding of accounting principles.

Responsibilities

  • Manage projects and support Amazon's global business and development teams in the design and implementation of payment methods, new products and offerings.
  • Provide project management updates to transition new processes and/or permanent solutions to support the Amazon accounting team.
  • Coordinate with the 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 in User Acceptance Testing (UATs) in close coordination with business and accounting teams.
  • Assist in measuring and reporting progress on key goals for the business in a timely manner.
  • Provide inputs for monthly and quarterly business reviews.
  • Facilitate business reviews with data analysis and follow through with business leaders on actionable items.
  • Perform long and short-term financial planning.
  • Perform ad-hoc business analyses and financial modeling.
  • Present recommendations to senior management on strategic decisions, and planned future initiatives.
  • Demonstrate understanding of accounting principles and internal controls.
  • Ensure appropriate financial policies, procedures, and internal controls are in place, documented, and operating as intended.
  • Drive process improvements required 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 including resource planning, managing schedules, reporting project status and prioritizing own tasks and those of other team members for multiple projects.
  • Knowledge of Excel at an advanced level.
  • Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities.
  • Experience in financial modeling, P&L management or analysis.
  • Bachelor's degree in business, data science, public administration, finance, engineering, human resources or related field, or CPA and 5+ years of multiple finance and accounting roles experience.
  • Qualified CA with First attempt.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Excel, 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, or experience prioritizing and handling multiple assignments at any given time while maintaining commitment to deadlines.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams.
  • Experience handling customers and conflict resolution with a focus on quality for customer experience.
  • Experience leading creative development of innovative creative from concept to delivery.
#Finance#Accounting#Payroll#Analysis
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Company

Amazon

Job Posted

2 weeks ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Mid-Senior

Locations

Bengaluru, India

Qualification

Bachelor, Diploma

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