Finance Manager, Middle Mile FP&A
Amazon is hiring a Finance Manager, Middle Mile FP&A. It pays $95k-$163k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.
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Lead financial planning and analysis for the US Sort Center network while contributing to cross-functional AI solution projects.
This role sits within the Middle Mile FP&A team and directly supports the US Sort Center network. The Finance Manager will serve as the go-to planning expert, leading quarterly, annual, and long range forecasting cycles that define how the network operates and grows. It's a rare opportunity to operate at the 10,000-foot level, understanding the full strategic picture of the network and translating that into financial plans that guide executive decision-making. From there, you'll partner with a diverse set of stakeholders and senior leadership who drive execution across the business. Beyond strategic planning , the role also includes ownership of broad, cross-functional projects from integrating emerging business lines into existing processes or spearheading efforts to embed AI-driven solutions into how the team plans and operates. The combination of strategic influence, executive exposure, and a wide stakeholder network makes this a high-visibility role with broad impact across the organization.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong financial modeling skills, technical aptitude to work through large data sets, and the ability to clearly distill analysis into insights for stakeholders at all levels. They will support sound decision-making and thrive in a fast-moving environment. Collaboration with leaders and business units across Amazon is central to the role. On any given day, you can expect to build creative analytical solutions using large-scale data tools, model the financial impact of key strategic decisions, prioritize the work that moves the needle most for stakeholders, and tackle complex problems with company-wide implications. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, as regular interaction with senior leadership is part of the job.
Experience on this team opens up varying career opportunities across Amazon such as transitions to other business lines, project management roles, and/or management opportunities locally, regionally, and globally.
Key job responsibilities
• Lead overall Middle Mile Sort Centers financial planning by building cost bridges, partnering with key stakeholders to craft narratives for senior leadership, and distilling key insights on the impact of KPIs on our performance.
• Drive process simplification, standardization, and automation across planning workflows to improve speed, quality, and scalability.
• Provide financial support to business partners on key initiatives that improve the quality of deliveries, speed of delivery, and/or reduce costs.
• Identify risks, evaluate impact, propose changes, and implement improvements to remediate gaps.
• Proactively partner with managers to prioritize and focus on high-impact activities and de-prioritize those unlikely to drive material improvement.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes operational excellence and work-life harmony.
Basic qualifications
- 5+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
- Bachelor's degree
Preferred qualifications
- 6+ years of identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan experience
- 6+ years of 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) experience
- MBA, or CPA
- Knowledge of SQL/ETL
- Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (examples: SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos) and other financial systems (examples: Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards)
- Experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of results
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
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Finance Manager, Middle Mile FP&A at Amazon rates 35 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
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