Finance Manager, Accounting Projects

Amazon; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join their dynamic EMEA Accounting team in London. This exciting role focuses on supporting the launches of innovative global business initiatives and automating underlying processes. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, partnering with various teams to develop strategic solutions that support high growth. Your expertise in accounting and project management will be crucial in leading complex projects and enhancing operational efficiency. If you're passionate about driving improvements and making a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification required with extensive experience in accounting.
• Knowledge of GAAP accounting rules and internal control frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting project support for new product designs and financial system setups.
• Deliver complex cross-functional projects and execute large-scale process improvements.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Project Management

Accounting Expertise

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Recognised Professional Accounting Qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA)

Tools

Digital Tools for Accounting

Automation Software

Job description

DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our dynamic EMEA Accounting team in London. This position will be focused on supporting the launches of some of Amazon's newest global business initiatives and the automation of underlying processes. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, complex environment. The position will require partnering with operational accounting, tax and business finance teams in developing strategic solutions to support our high growth rate through launch methodology design and training, leveraging existing and novel accounting tools used to support new launches and influencing design inputs to longer-term platform development.

Key job responsibilities

1. Lead accounting project support for new product designs and financial system setups, ensuring appropriate business support and controllership.
2. Deliver complex cross-functional projects, identifying and communicating risks to senior leadership with clear resolution recommendations.
3. Execute large-scale process improvements for new business launches and existing processes, defining scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
4. Develop and transition new processes for month-end activities, including general ledger close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting preparation.
5. Establish and maintain strong communication channels with global accounting teams.
6. Monitor and ensure quality of automated accounting entries, financial reporting processes, and controls.
7. Work in a fast-paced environment, managing ambiguity and complexity while supporting multiple simultaneous project launches.
8. Apply finance/accounting expertise to identify and incorporate necessary financial reporting elements into new business launches.
9. Demonstrate solid understanding of computing system interactions and implement internal control elements to support new business activities.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Recognised professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent);
• Extensive relevant experience in an accounting role;
• Knowledge of various GAAP accounting rules including US GAAP and IFRS;
• Working understanding of an internal control framework and a solid understanding of the concepts of control design and operational efficiency.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in leading continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results;
• Experience independently managing multiple projects with competing schedules;
• Proven track record of using digital tools and automation to enhance accounting efficiency and accuracy.

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