Finance Manager, Global Video Ad Sales

Amazon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Finance Manager in the Advertising Team, where you'll lead financial strategies for global video ads. This role requires a dynamic individual who can manage multiple projects while driving performance improvements and optimizing revenue opportunities. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop monetization strategies and communicate financial insights to senior management. If you're passionate about finance and eager to make an impact in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in finance or related analytical field.
• Experience with financial performance indicators and data analysis.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted partner to Sales and Publisher teams.
• Drive performance improvements and evaluate revenue opportunities.
• Communicate financials to senior management.

Skills

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance

MBA or CPA

Tools

SQL

MS Access

Essbase

Cognos

Oracle

SAP

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Description

Amazon seeks an experienced Finance Manager to join the worldwide Advertising Team as an Ad Sales Finance leader responsible for the Global Video Ads and Prime Video Ads businesses. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading business reviews, target setting, initiative sizing, process creation & improvement, and measuring and driving focus on key input metrics and health of the business, while being a trusted advisor to the Sales and Product teams. The role also includes partnering with Sales to highlight blockers, risks and opportunities that impact the ability to meet quarterly/annual goals. The successful candidate will have the ability to tackle multiple projects and efficiently execute deliverables. The right individual will have strong communication skills and solid business acumen capable of driving results and improving processes. The successful candidate must be able to think and act both strategically and tactically. Strong oral and written communication skills are crucial, as well as ability to think clearly, analyze quantitatively, problem-solve, and prioritize.

Key job responsibilities

• Act as trusted partner to the Sales and Publisher teams in making optimal business decisions and highlighting critical blockers, risks, and opportunities that impact ability to meet quarterly/annual goals.
• Drive performance improvements across the Sales organization and build the foundation for it to scale. This will include evaluating revenue optimization opportunities, strategic programs to enhance productivity, process redesign, and financial reporting & analysis.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify revenue-generating opportunities and develop associated monetization strategies.
• Own communication and explanation of financials to senior Sales, Finance and Business management.
• The successful candidate will also have demonstrated ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Additional requirements include experience in Advertising/Digital Media, financial modeling, data analysis, strong analytical/business sense, and keen attention to detail.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
• 4+ years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses experience
• 4+ years of building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making experience
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related analytical field (e.g., engineering, math, computer science)
• 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
  
  

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
  
  

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

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $85,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $179,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.


Company - Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A2947305

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance, Information Technology, and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Software Development

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