Experienced Retail Finance Manager – Strategic Financial Planning, Analysis, and Leadership

Introduction to Amazon and Our Mission

At Amazon, we pride ourselves on being a customer-centric organization that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our business. Our commitment to these principles is reflected in our internal environment, which is designed to mirror the plurality of the businesses we engage with and the customers we serve. As a global leader in e-commerce, we recognize the importance of fostering a culture that promotes innovation, creativity, and collaboration. Our leadership is dedicated to upholding our leadership principles, with the ultimate goal of becoming the Earth's Best Employer. We believe that success and scale bring broad responsibility, and we are committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

About Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives

At Amazon, we have a dedicated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion squad that comprises representatives from various roles and areas of the business. This squad plays a vital role in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organization, and its members serve as ambassadors for this agenda. We also have affinity groups, including the Black Employee Network, Women@Amazon, Glamazon (LGBTQIA+), and People With Disabilities, which provide support and resources for employees from diverse backgrounds. These groups are organized around specific fronts, including BEN, Women@Amazon, Glamazon, and People With Disabilities, and they play an active role in defining our DE&I strategies.

Our Vision for the Future

As we continue to grow and expand our operations, we are seeking talented and motivated individuals to join our team. If you are passionate about finance, analysis, and leadership, and you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply for our Experienced Retail Finance Manager position. This role offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic team of professionals who are dedicated to delivering exceptional results and driving business growth.

Key Responsibilities

As an Experienced Retail Finance Manager at Amazon, you will be responsible for providing financial planning, analysis, and leadership to our retail business. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Financial controllership: understanding actuals, challenging variances, and tracking action plans to bring financial results back to plan when necessary and possible
• Financial modeling: providing analytical support and validating financial and operational results of the business
• Ensuring a high level of financial controls are followed, maintaining data integrity
• Active business partner: co-leading the business teams for growth and profitability
• Providing accurate and insightful financial reports
• Identifying opportunities to use global standards and transfer repetitive tasks to central teams

Essential Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

• Experience in finance or a related analytical field
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivots, lookups, etc.)
• Accounts Receivable or Account Payable experience
• Experience in applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses
• Experience in building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making
• Experience in creating process improvements with automation and analysis

Preferred Qualifications

While not essential, the following qualifications are preferred:

• Experience in participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results
• Experience in identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause, and creating/implementing an escalation plan
• Team management experience
• MBA or CPA
• Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (i.e., SQL, MSAccess, Essbase, or Cognos) and providing recommendations based on results of ad hoc analyses to management for strategic decision-making

Skills and Competencies

To be successful in this role, you will need to possess the following skills and competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks and projects
• Strong business acumen and understanding of financial principles
• Ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve exceptional results
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy and integrity in financial data

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

At Amazon, we are committed to providing our employees with opportunities for career growth and development. As an Experienced Retail Finance Manager, you will have access to a range of training and development programs, including:

• Leadership development programs
• Financial planning and analysis training
• Operational excellence training
• Opportunities to work on high-visibility projects and initiatives
• Access to a network of experienced professionals who can provide guidance and mentorship

Work Environment and Company Culture

At Amazon, we pride ourselves on our dynamic and fast-paced work environment. Our company culture is built around the following principles:

• Customer obsession: we are dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences
• Ownership: we take ownership of our work and are accountable for our results
• Invent and simplify: we are always looking for ways to innovate and simplify our processes
• Are right, a lot: we strive to make accurate and informed decisions
• Learn and be curious: we are committed to continuous learning and development
• Hire and develop the best: we are dedicated to attracting and retaining top talent
• Insist on the highest standards: we strive for excellence in everything we do
• Think big: we are not afraid to think big and pursue ambitious goals
• Frugality: we are committed to being frugal and efficient in our operations
• Earn trust: we strive to earn the trust of our customers, employees, and partners
• Dive deep: we are willing to dive deep into complex issues and challenges
• Have backbone; disagree and commit: we are not afraid to speak up and disagree, but we are also committed to supporting our colleagues and teams
• Deliver results: we are focused on delivering exceptional results and driving business growth

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

At Amazon, we offer a competitive compensation package, including a salary, bonus, and benefits. Our perks and benefits include:

• Comprehensive health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible paid time off
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Access to a range of training and development programs
• A dynamic and fast-paced work environment
• A company culture that values innovation, creativity, and collaboration

Conclusion

If you are a motivated and experienced finance professional who is looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply for our Experienced Retail Finance Manager position. This role offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic team of professionals who are dedicated to delivering exceptional results and driving business growth. At Amazon, we are committed to providing our employees with opportunities for career growth and development, and we offer a competitive compensation package and a range of perks and benefits. Don't miss out on this opportunity to join our team and contribute to our mission of becoming the Earth's Best Employer.

Ready to Apply?

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join our team, please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter. We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing this opportunity further with you.