AmazonSr. Financial Analyst, Amazon Business Finance
Amazon is hiring a Sr. Financial Analyst, Amazon Business Finance in Seattle, United States. It pays $83k-$117k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.
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Support the Amazon Business Product & Technology organization by owning headcount and operating expense planning, financial modeling, and investment analysis.
Amazon Business (AB) Finance is hiring a Sr. Financial Analyst to support the WW Amazon Business Product & Technology organization. This team encompasses engineering, product management, UX/design, and technical program management across all AB verticals, building the core platform that powers B2B commerce globally. You will serve as a finance business partner to senior technology leadership, owning headcount and operating expense (HC/OpEx) planning, investment analysis, and financial reporting for one of Amazon's fastest-growing technology organizations.
This role requires a Builder who can develop scalable financial models, deliver actionable insights to VP-level leadership, and drive operational rigor in resource allocation. You will partner closely with engineering and product leaders to evaluate technology investment tradeoffs, analyze cost structures across a global workforce, and ensure financial resources are deployed against the highest-impact priorities.
AB Finance offers a rich learning experience and an opportunity to develop professionally. We are a young business, and you will be challenged to weigh in on decisions that have long-term strategic impact and to produce insightful analytics that help us accelerate growth. You will work closely with business partners and get exposure to senior leaders, and become a subject matter expert. We are looking for individuals who can engage business partners to drive results and who welcome the challenge of building structure and supporting high growth.
Key job responsibilities
Own HC and OpEx forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting for the WW AB Product & Technology organization, spanning engineering, product, UX, and TPM teams across multiple geographies.
Build and maintain financial models to evaluate technology investment tradeoffs, headcount scenarios, and resource allocation across charters and programs.
Partner directly with senior technology leadership to translate strategic priorities into financial plans, providing analytical insights that inform hiring decisions, contractor spend, and program funding.
Deliver monthly and quarterly business reviews (MBR/QBR) with clear, data-driven narratives that explain cost trends, forecast risks, and opportunities to VP-level audiences.
Drive process improvements in financial planning cycles, developing scalable mechanisms for tracking technology costs, workforce productivity, and ROI on engineering investments.
Solve complex business challenges by delivering accurate and timely financial models, business insights, and recommendations that drive improvements and influence leaders.
Influence business decisions with effective verbal and written communication, data-driven analysis and modeling, and presentation of options and alternatives.
Basic qualifications
- 3+ years of contributing to cross-functional initiatives that drive financial performance and strategy experience
- 4+ years of creating process improvements with automation and analysis experience
- 3+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
- 3+ years of dissecting financial data and identifying patterns that support business strategy experience
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field
Preferred qualifications
- 4+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience
- 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)
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.
USA, WA, Seattle - 82,700.00 - 117,100.00 USD annually
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Sr. Financial Analyst, Amazon Business Finance at Amazon rates 0 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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