Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate Functions Finance

DESCRIPTION

Join our Corporate Functions Finance team and shape strategic business decisions through insightful financial analysis and reporting. You'll partner with finance leaders across multiple business units to translate complex financial data into actionable insights that drive meaningful business outcomes.

Key job responsibilities

• Manage month-end close processes, including account reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting to ensure accuracy and timeliness

• Develop and maintain financial forecasts and budget guidance, incorporating headcount planning and departmental spending trends

• Analyze financial data and business metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement

• Partner with finance teams across Corporate Functions Finance and business units to build financial models, streamline reporting processes, and support strategic planning initiatives

• Deliver ad-hoc financial analysis and presentations to leadership, translating complex data into clear, actionable recommendations

A day in the life

In this role, you'll focus on supporting our Corporate Functions Finance team, which serves Legal, Public Policy, Communications, Sustainability, Housing Fund, and Finance & Global Business Solutions. Your day might include managing month-end close processes, refining financial forecasts, and analyzing headcount trends to inform staffing decisions. You'll collaborate with colleagues across Corporate FP&A and business FP&A organizations to develop comprehensive financial models and reports. Beyond routine responsibilities, you'll take on strategic projects that require you to dig into complex financial matters, identify process improvements, and present data-driven recommendations to finance leaders. You'll work in a collaborative environment where your insights help shape how we allocate resources and plan for the future.

About the team

We are a finance team dedicated to supporting critical corporate functions across the organization. Our vision is to provide clear, timely financial insights that enable informed decision-making at all levels. We serve diverse business units with different needs and expertise, and we value colleagues who can bridge those differences through thoughtful analysis and communication. You'll work alongside finance professionals who are committed to continuous improvement and who appreciate thorough, collaborative problem-solving. By joining our team, you'll contribute to financial planning and analysis that impacts how we operate across the entire organization.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related analytical field (e.g., engineering, math, computer science)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Can communicate effectively with all levels of the organization

• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis

• Experience in building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making, or experience performing ad hoc analysis using advanced Excel

• Experience in data-driven business operations processes

• Excellent grasp of corporate finance fundamentals

• Experience and ability to use Cognos, TM1/Galaxy, PXTF Range, or similar tools

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Yo