Sr. Financial Analyst, Prime Video Content Strategy & Finance

Amazon; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to support the Prime Video Content Strategy & Finance team, focusing on global acquisitions forecasting, performance tracking, and controllership.

You will partner with content acquisition, strategy, programming, and finance to drive insight-rich planning and decision-making. The role emphasizes financial modeling, KPI analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with leadership to optimize slate decisions and investments in digital

Qualifications

• 3+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience.
• 3+ years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses.
• 3+ years of creating process improvements with automation and analysis.
• 3+ years of experience in financial modeling, P&L management or analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and quarterly financial forecasting for global acquisitions programs, delivering clear P&L insights and variance analysis to senior stakeholders.
• Provide timely, accurate and complete financial and performance forecasting and reporting; build out financial models and title-level, category-level and program-level performance reports and trackers from the ground up.
• Analyze PV viewership data to surface insights that inform global content acquisition strategy and investment decisions.
• Serve as a trusted finance partner to the global content acquisition team, translating financial concepts into actionable insights.
• Own slate updates for global acquisitions programs, assessing performance and financial impact of slate changes.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial modeling

KPIs analysis

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting/business/economics

Tools

SQL

MS Access

Essbase

Cognos

Oracle

SAP

JD Edwards

Job description

Are you passionate about movies and television? Do you want to help define how and what Amazon customers watch next?

The Prime Video Content Strategy & Finance team is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to support our global acquisitions team. In this role, you will partner closely with content acquisition, content strategy, programming, and finance leadership to drive financial planning and analysis, slate planning and performance tracking, and controllership across our global acquisitions portfolio.

Key job responsibilities

• Lead monthly and quarterly financial forecasting for global acquisitions programs, delivering clear P&L insights and variance analysis to senior stakeholders.
• Provide timely, accurate and complete financial and performance forecasting and reporting; build out financial models and title-level, category-level and program-level performance reports and trackers from the ground up.
• Analyze PV viewership data to surface insights that inform global content acquisition strategy and investment decisions.
• Serve as a trusted finance partner to the global content acquisition team, translating financial concepts into actionable insights.
• Own slate updates for global acquisitions programs, assessing performance and financial impact of slate changes.

A day in the life

Your day will be a blend of strategic and financial analysis, collaborative problem-solving, and financial modeling. You'll dive deep into financial performance and content performance metrics, creating insightful reports and recommendations for leadership. This role requires strong financial modeling skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to influence stakeholders with data.

About The Team

We are a collaborative and forward-thinking group dedicated to revolutionizing how customers experience digital entertainment. Our team thrives on creativity, data-driven insights, and the passion to continuously improve our content strategy and financial approaches.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related analytical field (e.g., engineering, math, computer science), or a Bachelor's degree and experience in tax, finance or a related analytical field
• 3+ years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses experience
• 3+ years of creating process improvements with automation and analysis experience
• 3+ years of experience in financial modeling, P&L management or analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 in identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan
• Experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of results
• 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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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, CA, Culver City - 72,600.00 - 117,100.00 USD annually

Company

Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A10476626