FAQs
What level of experience is required for this role?
A minimum of 7+ years of experience in finance or a related analytical field is required.
What type of educational background is preferred for this position?
A Bachelor's degree in engineering, statistics, business, or a related quantitative field is preferred. An MBA or CPA is also desirable.
Is knowledge of SQL or ETL important for this role?
Yes, knowledge of SQL and ETL is required for this position.
What skills are essential for success in this role?
Skills essential for this role include financial modeling, data analysis, stakeholder management, and the ability to communicate insights effectively to senior leadership.
Will I be required to collaborate with other teams and stakeholders?
Yes, this position requires collaboration with various teams including Category Leaders, Heads of Seller Services (HoSSs), and Program owners.
What is the work environment like for this position?
The position is office-based, but there is flexibility to work remotely up to two days per week in accordance with Amazon’s flexible work guidance.
Are there specific tools or systems that I should be familiar with for this role?
Yes, experience with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (such as SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos) and financial systems (like Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards) is required.
What are the main responsibilities of this role?
Main responsibilities include leading planning and performance reviews, delivering financial insights and recommendations, creating financial models, and building processes and tools to support business decision-making.
Does this position involve working with financial reporting?
Yes, accurate financial reporting and delivering insights to senior management regarding spends, ROIs, and performance by channels and categories is a key responsibility.
Is there a focus on process improvement in this role?
Yes, the role includes creating process improvements through automation and driving continuous improvement projects in the team.