What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Manager, WW Operations - SCOT Fulfillment Optimization (Level 6) position at Amazon?
DESCRIPTION
Have you ever ordered a product on Amazon and when that box-with-the-smile arrives you wonder how it got to you so fast? Wondered where it came from and how much it cost Amazon? Amazon operates the most complex retail network in the world, delivering billions of packages to hundreds of millions of homes and businesses annually. The Fulfillment Optimization (FO) team automates and optimizes decision-making for this network.
The FO Finance team is seeking a Finance Manager to support the Fulfillment Optimization team. They will be responsible for providing financial support for fulfillment projects that drive multi-billion dollar fulfillment decisions. This role will partner closely with teams of data scientists, economists, machine learning specialists, software developers, and product managers who lead the industry in the development of innovative algorithms and optimization strategies to maximize long term growth and profitability of Amazon’s Consumer business.
The candidate will be responsible for financial planning inputs and explaining output of scientific models that drive worldwide network transportation design and connectivity decisions to support key planning targets. This includes developing a deep understanding of cost inflection points and their associated financial tradeoff curves.
Key job responsibilities
- Leading cross-functional teams through partnership with Technology, Operations and Finance to drive both short-term incremental improvements and long-term strategic changes to our fulfillment network and optimization software
- Root cause issues quickly and uncover core issues using data, then assist, consult with, and teach the business how decisions affect costs and create new mechanisms as they are needed
- Partnering with finance leaders across Amazon to design and execute programs to drive value
- Communicating financial and business results to senior business leaders
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related analytical field (e.g., engineering, math, computer science)
- 5 years of finance experience, or Master’s degree and 3 years of finance experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MBA, or CPA
- Advanced Excel skills
- Ability to query data using advanced SQL
- Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (examples: SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos)
- 6 years of experience in solving complex business challenges by delivering accurate and timely financial models, analysis, and recommendations that have a proven impact on business (e.g., financial savings, operational improvements, or customer benefits)
- 6 years of experience in identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan
- 6 years of experience in forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of results
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $85,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $179,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Salary : $85,900 - $179,500
