Finance Manager, Alexa Finance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial planning and analysis for Alexa initiatives in Seattle. You will partner with business leaders to drive forecasting, reporting, and strategic initiatives, delivering insights that influence long-term decisions.

The role requires strong modeling, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Experience with big data concepts and executive communication is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years applying KPIs to analyses.
• 5+ years building financial and operational reports/data sets.
• 5+ years creating process improvements with automation.
• 5+ years of finance, accounting, or related analytical field experience.
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, tax, economics, or related analytical field.
• 5+ years dissecting financial data and identifying patterns to support strategy.
• 5+ years leading cross-functional initiatives that drive financial performance and strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and forecasting for Alexa initiatives.
• Build and present KPI dashboards with monthly/quarterly insights.
• Own finance communication with business teams on performance and planning.
• Drive automation and scale of financial reporting for internal stakeholders.
• Lead deep dives into engagement drivers for month-end reviews, forecasts, and plans.

Skills

KPI analysis

Financial reporting

Cross-functional leadership

Dashboard development

Forecasting

SQL

Big data

Excel

MBA

CPA

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/accounting

MBA

CPA

Tools

SQL/ETL

Oracle

SAP

JD Edwards

Essbase

Cognos

MS Access

Job description

Job ID: 10596712 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Amazon is looking for a Finance Manager to play a key role on our Alexa Finance team. Over the past decade Amazon has developed a number of market‑leading, innovative, and fast‑growing digital businesses including Kindle, Kindle Fire Tablets, Fire TV and Echo. This is an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneurial minded candidate who wants to join one of the most innovative businesses at Amazon and one of the fastest growing segments within Alexa.

As a Finance Manager, you will work directly with business leaders to support resource management and controllership functions, identify opportunities, and develop business cases. The successful candidate will have shown experience in past roles influencing business owners and supporting decision making in rapidly evolving environments.

We seek a self-starter with the ability to be strategic, analytical, and have a demonstrated ability to effectively manage the financial responsibilities of a complex business. It requires strong business modeling skills, a keen attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate must have the aptitude to incorporate new approaches and methodologies (including statistical concepts) while dealing with big data. This role also has regular interaction with executives and various business units across Amazon and therefore requires strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Key job responsibilities

• Leading the financial planning and forecasting process for business initiatives under Alexa+
• Building and presenting KPI dashboards with monthly and quarterly financial and business insights
• Owning finance communication with the business teams on performance, long term planning, risks, and opportunities
• Driving automation and scale of financial reporting in order to simplify processes for internal stakeholders
• Lead deep dives into key engagement drivers for month end reviews, forecasts, and annual operating plans

Basic Qualifications

• - 5+ years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses experience
• - 5+ years of building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making experience
• - 5+ years of creating process improvements with automation and analysis experience
• - 5+ years of finance, accounting, or related analytical field experience
• - Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, tax, economics, or a related analytical field
• - 5+ years of dissecting financial data and identifying patterns that support business strategy experience
• - 5+ years of leading cross-functional initiatives that drive financial performance and strategy experience

Preferred Qualifications

• - 6+ years of identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan experience
• - 6+ years of solving complex business challenges by delivering accurate and timely financial models, analysis, and recommendations that have a proven impact on business (e.g., financial savings, operational improvements, or customer benefits) experience
• - MBA, or CPA
• - Knowledge of SQL/ETL
• - Experience working with large‑scale data mining and reporting tools (examples: SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos) and other financial systems (examples: Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards)
• - Experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of results

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, WA, Seattle - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually

Preferred Qualifications

• - 6+ years of identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan experience
• - 6+ years of solving complex business challenges by delivering accurate and timely financial models, analysis, and recommendations that have a proven impact on business (e.g., financial savings, operational improvements, or customer benefits) experience
• - MBA, or CPA
• - Knowledge of SQL/ETL
• - Experience working with large‑scale data mining and reporting tools (examples: SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos) and other financial systems (examples: Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards)
• - Experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of results

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.