Sr. FinOps Analyst - AP

Amazon; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a driven Financial Analyst to join their dynamic Global Accounts Payable team. In this pivotal role, you will manage relationships with top vendors, ensuring smooth business processes and optimal vendor experiences. Your analytical skills will be crucial in identifying root causes of issues and leading initiatives for improvement. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about process enhancement, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a high-growth setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in finance operations and accounts payable.
• Strong analytical and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supplier trends and manage mediation requirements.
• Serve as the primary contact for top suppliers to resolve conflicts.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Commerce

MBA or higher degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Amazon is looking for a driven Financial Analyst to become a key contributor in the fast-paced world of Global Accounts Payable.

We offer the opportunity to make a significant impact in a high-growth environment where your ability to identify, communicate, and implement changes is essential. You will manage relationships with top vendors and coordinate problem-solving activities to ensure a smooth business process and optimal vendor experience.

We seek individuals with excellent communication and analytical skills, a passion for process improvement, and problem-solving abilities. If you are detail-oriented, take ownership, and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this could be the career for you!

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be part of the Global Finance Operations team, focusing on vendor experience and dispute management. Responsibilities include:

1. Identifying root causes of supply chain or internal system issues and leading initiatives to resolve these problems, including follow-up, communication, and action planning.
2. Analyzing supplier trends and managing mediation requirements based on these trends.
3. Serving as the primary contact for top Amazon suppliers to develop strong relationships, foster trust, and resolve conflicts to prevent shipment holds or business disruptions. Strong communication skills are required.
4. Preparing vendor health scorecards, conducting reviews, and proactively managing vendor accounts to prevent delivery holds.
5. Addressing vendor inquiries and ensuring they are familiar with Amazon tools.
6. Analyzing operational performance metrics and presenting data effectively to vendors and internal teams.
7. Working independently with attention to detail, quickly identifying and resolving variances and discrepancies.
8. Collaborating with Retail and Finance teams to align priorities and make business decisions regarding shared vendor accounts.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or commerce (B. Com).
• Advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Experience in finance operations, shared services, accounts payable, receivables, or general ledger.

Preferred Qualifications

• Over 3 years of experience in finance operations, accounts payable, receivables, or general ledger.
• MBA or higher degree.

We value an inclusive culture that empowers our employees to deliver the best results. If you need workplace accommodations during the application or onboarding process, please visit this link. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on protected statuses.