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Business Analyst, Customer Fulfilment Finance

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Amazon

9d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
    Banking & Finance
  • Madrid

AI generated summary

  • You need a BA/BS in Finance or related field, strong analytical skills, Excel proficiency, financial acumen, problem-solving ability, experience with data tools, and excellent communication skills.
  • You’ll analyze financial data, drive improvements, recommend cost reductions, manage financial metrics, ensure accurate reporting, and support operational efficiencies in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

  • BA or BS degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or any similar discipline with a clear analytical bias
  • You’ve gained significant, relevant experience in similar business analyst positions
  • Demonstrable financial acumen, including deep familiarity with concepts of forecasting, budgeting and variance analysis, as well as in root cause data interpretation
  • Intermediate to advanced-level proficiency in Excel; you’re comfortable with macros, pivots, lookups and more
  • You’re comfortable performing ad hoc financial analysis using data reporting tools
  • Demonstrable problem-solving ability, alongside previous analyst experience, particularly in root cause analysis
  • Highly analytical and detail-oriented, you possess a strong business sense
  • You combine your professional competency with an ability to develop new ideas, and creative solutions: you also have a track record of implementing these to great effect
  • Organised multitasker: you prioritise your workload, enabling you to meet tight deadlines, while achieving results, especially in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
  • You’re a proven communicator, with excellent presentation skills when working with multiple peer groups and varying levels of seniority
  • Experienced with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (i.e. SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos): you can provide recommendations for strategic decision-making
  • Previous analyst experience in the financial side of manufacturing, logistics or distribution centre processes is a nice to have

Responsibilities

  • - You’ll use your expertise in the collection, analysis and management of quantitative financial data, as you create meaningful reports
  • - You’ll drive business improvements, while recommending cost reductions
  • - Via root cause analysis, you’ll leverage extensive FC data to uncover any underlying process- or finance related issues
  • - You’ll then assist your facility with necessary improvements or process changes, as well as aiding the creation of new measures to bolster site productivity
  • - You’ll recommend, develop and implement policies and programmes that guide our Operations in maintaining (and improving) its competitive position and profitability
  • - Lead the development of all weekly and monthly financial metrics, alongside all financial planning, forecasting and reporting models
  • - You’ll take care of continuous innovation regarding your area of expertise, as you aim to improve your deliverables, while making them more readily accessible for everyone
  • - You’ll work with data source providers and technology teams, ensuring that key financial decision data is accurate, automated and delivered in a timely fashion
  • - As an analyst, you’re a quick thinker: able to manage competing priorities while providing level-headed guidance, even during unexpected events

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Business Analyst, Customer Fulfilment Finance position?

A BA or BS degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or a similar discipline with a clear analytical bias is required.

What kind of experience is preferred for this role?

Significant, relevant experience in similar business analyst positions is preferred.

What financial concepts should candidates be familiar with?

Candidates should have demonstrable financial acumen, including familiarity with forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and root cause data interpretation.

What level of proficiency in Excel is required for this position?

Intermediate to advanced-level proficiency in Excel is required, including comfort with macros, pivots, lookups, and more.

Will the Business Analyst perform ad hoc financial analysis?

Yes, the Business Analyst will be comfortable performing ad hoc financial analysis using data reporting tools.

What will be the key responsibilities of the Business Analyst in this role?

Key responsibilities include collecting, analyzing, and managing quantitative financial data, driving business improvements, recommending cost reductions, and developing financial metrics and reporting models.

What tools or software may be utilized for data analysis in this position?

Experience with large-scale data mining and reporting tools such as SQL, MS Access, Essbase, and Cognos is beneficial for this role.

Is previous analyst experience in logistics or manufacturing considered an asset?

Yes, previous analyst experience in the financial side of manufacturing, logistics, or distribution center processes is a nice-to-have.

How will the Business Analyst work with other teams?

The Business Analyst will function as a trusted finance business partner, working closely with business partners to provide the insights they need for informed decision-making.

What type of work environment should candidates expect?

Candidates should expect a fast-paced, high-growth environment where they will need to prioritize their workload and meet tight deadlines.

Amazon

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1994
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. We are driven by the excitement of building technologies, inventing products, and providing services that change lives. We embrace new ways of doing things, make decisions quickly, and are not afraid to fail. We have the scope and capabilities of a large company, and the spirit and heart of a small one. Together, Amazonians research and develop new technologies from Amazon Web Services to Alexa on behalf of our customers: shoppers, sellers, content creators, and developers around the world. Our mission is to be Earth's most customer-centric company. Our actions, goals, projects, programs, and inventions begin and end with the customer top of mind. You'll also hear us say that at Amazon, it's always "Day 1."​ What do we mean? That our approach remains the same as it was on Amazon's very first day - to make smart, fast decisions, stay nimble, invent, and focus on delighting our customers.