Senior Financial Analyst, Amazon Studios Finance, Original Content Planning & Analysis at Amazo[...]

Amazon; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 60,200 - 128,800; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Financial Analyst to manage financial reporting and forecasting for Prime Video content. The candidate will create financial models, process improvements, and provide analysis to key stakeholders.

With a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 3+ years of experience in finance or analytics, the successful applicant will possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. The role is based in Culver City, California.

Amazon offers competitive salary packages ranging from $60,200 to $128,800 per year based on experience and market location along with a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in tax, finance, or a related analytical field.
• 2+ years applying financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses.
• Experience creating process improvements with automation.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial forecasting and reporting for Prime Video content.
• Create complex financial models and collaborate with teams.
• Execute opportunities for process improvement and automation.

Skills

Financial modelling

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

SQL expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related analytical field

Tools

SQL

Tableau

MS Access

Cognos

Essbase

Job description

Overview

Amazon Studios is responsible for producing and acquiring compelling, exclusive Original content for our massive global base of Amazon Prime Video customers. As the home of original shows and movies such as the Emmy Award‑winning comedy "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," the satirical superhero takedown "The Boys," the sequel to Eddie Murphy's cult‑classic film "Coming 2 America," and the TV adaptation of "The Lord of the Rings," we need your passion, innovative ideas, and creativity to help take us to new heights.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide timely, accurate and complete financial forecasting and reporting for Prime Video content.
• Create complex financial models to improve forecasts and annual budgets, developing robust analytical frameworks and collaborating with various teams to gather inputs and build reporting processes.
• Perform financial analyses for key finance stakeholders throughout their decision‑making processes.
• Execute opportunities for process improvement and automation, implementing strategies to increase the efficiency of our financial processes.

A Day in the Life

This role requires strong financial modelling skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to influence at the working level to drive the organization toward the right results. The position involves regular interaction with multiple teams across Amazon Studios and Prime Video, and requires strong communication skills, as well as the ability to problem‑solve. The successful candidate will have operated in a fast‑paced, results‑oriented environment and will be able to prioritize multiple projects.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related analytical field (e.g., engineering, math, computer science).
• 3+ years of tax, finance, or a related analytical field experience.
• 2+ years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses.
• 2+ years of creating process improvements with automation and analysis.
• Experience with advanced use of SQL for data mining and business intelligence.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects to scale and improve controllership with measurable results.
• MBA, or CPA.
• Knowledge of Tableau.
• Experience working with large‑scale data mining and reporting tools (e.g., SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos) and other financial systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards).

Equal Opportunity Employer

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: working safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhering to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicating effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and following 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. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Compensation and Benefits

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $60,200 per year in our lowest geographic market up to $128,800 per 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.