Finance Manager: Advertising Forecasting & Growth

Amazon Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon seeks a Finance Manager to lead short- and long-term forecasting for Sponsored Products, build financial models, and evaluate new advertising opportunities. The role collaborates with business leaders and executives to drive strategic decisions.

The candidate will influence decision making in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and interact with multiple business units across Amazon. Strong analytical, communication, and partnership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of finance, accounting, or related analytical field experience.
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, tax, economics, or related analytical field.
• 6+ years of identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, root cause, and escalation planning experience.
• 6+ years of solving complex business challenges by delivering accurate and timely financial models, analysis, and recommendations with impact.
• MBA, or CPA
• Knowledge of SQL/ETL
• Experience with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos) and financial systems (Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards)
• Experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of results.

Responsibilities

• Own the long and short term forecasting for Sponsored Products.
• Assist in the development of new advertising products by evaluating the business and crafting growth strategies.
• Partner with the Sponsored Product Ads team to anticipate requirements, trends, and variances; develop action plans.
• Manage financial and operational performance metrics and provide clear commentary for leadership (e.g., Monthly Business Reviews).

Skills

Finance experience

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Executive communication

SQL knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Tools

SQL/ETL

MS Access

Essbase

Cognos

Oracle

SAP

JD Edwards

Lawson

Job description

Amazon seeks a Finance Manager to lead short- and long-term forecasting for Sponsored Products, build financial models, and evaluate new advertising opportunities. The role collaborates with business leaders and executives to drive strategic decisions.

The candidate will influence decision making in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and interact with multiple business units across Amazon. Strong analytical, communication, and partnership skills are essential.