AmazonPosted 1w ago

Sr. Financial Analyst, JP Trasnportation Finance

Sr. Financial Analyst, JP Trasnportation Finance at Amazon scores 10 out of 100 on AI centrality, which makes it AI Level 1 of 4 (Little AI) on this board. The level measures how much of the work is AI, not seniority.

JP, 13, Tokyoseniorfull-time

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Provide financial decision-making support and drive automation improvements for Amazon Transportation finance in Tokyo.

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*Business level of Japanese language skill (reading, writing, speaking) is required for this position
Amazon Japan is looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join us as Financial Analyst, Transportation in our headquarters in Tokyo. This leader will provide key decision-making support for Amazon Transportation business, including delivery service, capacity, network design and cost of our commercial transportation partners as well as our own Amazon network.
The successful candidate will have the ability to tackle multiple projects and efficiently execute results. The right individual will have strong leadership skills and solid business acumen capable of driving results and improving processes. He or she will have operated successfully in a fast-paced, global, results-oriented environment. The successful candidate must be able to think and act both strategically and tactically. Strong oral and written communication skills are crucial, as well as ability to think clearly, analyze quantitatively, problem-solve, scope technical requirements and prioritize.
Key Responsibilities include:

- Ensuring exceptional controllership across our Amazon Transportation spending, including overseeing the monthly close process, ensuring proper controls are in place to protect the Company’s assets, and auditing data to ensure its accuracy
- Monitoring and driving the performance of the Amazon Transportation functions, including overseeing preparing and reviewing daily and weekly operational and financial metrics, and using these metrics to drive continuous operational improvement
- Championing technology and automation improvements for the finance function, including participating in the implementation of new operational tools
- Continuously seeking out opportunities for delivery experience improvements and cost reduction, and partnering with operations leadership to implement the opportunities

More Information (Japanese Only)
・Department: Finance
・Job:Finance
・Location:Tokyo Office

*Business you will be responsible for: Supply Chain Management(SCM)/Middle Mile

・Voice of employee - Finance department
・Voice of employee - Finance
Finance/Tokyo Office/H.L.
Learn more about the overall Japan Operations Finance team:Ops Finance

At Amazon, you'll work alongside the latest AI and GenAI tools that are increasingly woven into how teams operate: from AI-powered capabilities that accelerate decision-making, to Generative AI that helps you focus on work that truly matters. You'll have opportunities and resources to develop AI fluency at your own pace, with continuous learning built into the culture.

Basic qualifications

- Speak, write, and read fluently in English
- Speak, write, and read fluently in Japanese
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to convey complex information in an effective way.

Preferred qualifications

- MBA or professional certification (CIMA/ACCA/Qualified Accounting certificate)
- Excited about working in a diverse group and contributing to an inclusive culture.

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