Finance Manager, Amazon Logistics (AMZL)

Amazon; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Finance Manager for Amazon Logistics in London. The role involves optimizing financial performance and enhancing customer experience through analytical support. Candidates should have significant experience in financial analysis, team management, and strong proficiency in Excel and data reporting tools.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in financial analysis and reporting.
• Proficiency in forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Preparing business planning and forecasting for Amazon Logistics.
• Ensuring financial control over logistics operations.
• Communicating financial performance to business partners.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Data interpretation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

BA/BS degree

MBA or relevant professional certification (CPA, CMA)

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python

Tableau

PowerBI

Job description

Finance Manager, Amazon Logistics (AMZL)

Amazon Japan is seeking a dynamic, organized self-starter to join us as a Finance Manager for Amazon Logistics (AMZL) at our Tokyo headquarters.

The Finance Manager will provide analytical support to optimize our rapidly growing logistics network, focusing on financial performance and customer experience improvements. They will partner with the logistics business team, lead business planning, analyze performance metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and support initiatives to implement these enhancements.

Key Responsibilities include:

1. Preparing business planning and forecasting for Amazon Logistics
2. Ensuring financial control over logistics operations, including month-end closing
3. Maintaining data integrity and conducting periodic audits of transactional data
4. Communicating financial performance to business partners and corporate finance teams
5. Developing and implementing policies to improve processes
6. Collaborating with logistics, procurement, and engineering teams to identify and execute cost-saving initiatives

The role manages 4 team members.

Qualifications:

Basic:

• BA/BS degree
• 7+ years experience in financial analysis and reporting
• Proficiency in forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and data interpretation
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., lookups, pivots, database connections)
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Experience in business partnership with senior stakeholders
• Team management experience
• Business-level English proficiency

Preferred:

• MBA or relevant professional certification (CPA, CMA)
• Ability to influence and build trust with senior management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with data reporting tools (SQL, Python, Tableau, PowerBI)
• Background in logistics, manufacturing, or transportation industries
• Fluent Japanese
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. For accommodations during the application process, visit here.