Senior Financial Analyst
Amazon is hiring a Senior Financial Analyst in London, United Kingdom. Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.
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- On Level's scale, this finance role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include financial accounting, process improvement and internal controls.
- Level classifies it as a senior role.
- Level lists 21,000+ other open roles at Amazon.
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Senior Financial Analyst to manage accounting processes, internal controls, and finance automation projects for Prime Video EMEA.
Amazon is a pioneering and dynamic company that thrives on unique and peculiar ways. We take pride in our single-minded obsession over customer satisfaction and our ability to maintain a curious and innovative culture no matter how large the company grows. We endeavor to build our legacy as Earth’s most customer-centric company and to continue to cultivate and nourish our innovative environment through our mission to hire the best. If you are a financial accounting professional who consistently exceeds expectations, who dares to make bold decisions, and whose ears perk up at the prospect of a challenge, then Amazon is a place where your career can flourish.
When working at Amazon, your ability to make a difference and take ownership of your career begins on day one. You can expect a collaborative, team-driven environment that encourages employees to learn, be curious, and have a bias for action. Part of this propensity for continuous learning shows itself in Amazon’s strong encouragement of movement and growth within the Accounting department and within the company as a whole. We aim to hire and develop those who will raise the bar over the course of their career at Amazon (and not just in their first position).
The ideal candidate will be comfortable in dealing with ambiguity with a strong ability to prioritise multiple projects and to execute deliverables with excellent communication and to a high standard. The ability to influence stakeholders will also be essential to succeed in this role.
Key job responsibilities
• Supporting aspects of our accounting and reporting process.
• End-to-end process ownership to support finance and business partners.
• Understand internal control design concepts to assess the effectiveness of controls and design new effective processes and controls for emerging and growing business activities.
• Execute judgment and ensure the right decisions are reached to accurately report financial results.
• Drive projects, provide accounting guidance and often serve as first point of contact for finance and business partners to resolve issues.
Basic qualifications
- Experience in creating process improvements with automation and analysis
- Experience in identifying, leading, and executing opportunities to improve, automate, standardize or simplify finance or business tools and processes
- ACA, CIMA, ACCA or similar credentials required
- Experience of a monthly close cycle, periodic financial reporting and related analytical analysis with a knowledge of various GAAP accounting rules including US GAAP and IFRS
Preferred qualifications
- Excellent analytical skills
- Experience working with a fast-paced, high-tech start-up or complex company
- Demonstrated history of solving multiple complex operational and accounting challenges
- Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Experience working with Oracle
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
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.
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Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
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- $107k
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- Tell me about a project where financial reporting was part of your work. What did you do?
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