Financial Analyst, FOAA - Payroll
Finance, Banking & Legal · Banking & Investments · Financial Analysis · Project Management
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.
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