Financial Analyst - Accounts Receivable and Finance Operations

Financial Analyst I At Amazon, we are committed to being Earth's most customer-centric company. Our passion for innovation drives us to constantly pioneer and expand new businesses and customer offerings worldwide. As a result, Amazon continues to evolve across various business domains.

In line with this growth, Amazon Finance Operations (FinOps) focuses on delivering streamlined Accounts Receivable (AR) processes that support market expansion while adhering to regulations across both inventory and non-inventory sectors. As part of this ongoing evolution, we are seeking a Customer-Obsessed, Results-Driven Financial Analyst to join our FinOps – Operations Readiness Team. In this role, the Financial Analyst will have the chance to make a meaningful impact in a rapidly growing environment.

This individual will lead complex projects and initiatives that influence FinOps and AR processes across Global Support Centers, collaborating closely with Global Teams, including Business Partners, Technology, Tax, and Subject Matter Experts. This is an exciting, hands-on opportunity to be part of a team that shapes Accounts Receivable processes within Finance Operations Support Centers. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for process innovation and a proven ability to exceed expectations in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

A key focus of this role will be driving innovation on behalf of customers and vendors. The successful candidate will also apply structured, analytical thinking to tackle problems while inspiring project teams with exceptional influencing and interpersonal skills. This will enable them to resolve conflicts, drive cross-functional decision-making, and ultimately deliver impactful results.

Key job responsibilities Collaborate closely with the Program Lead to manage and drive large-scale, complex programs and projects from inception to delivery, coordinating with cross-functional and geographically diverse teams.

  • Understand and translate business requirements into actionable solutions, ensuring comprehensive implementation across people, processes, policies, and technology.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to test and launch scalable solutions that meet customer needs while adhering to high controllership standards.
  • Ensure consistent, efficient project execution by following Amazon's governance and project methodology frameworks, delivering optimal, high-quality, and scalable solutions.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate potential risks and obstacles, working closely with business partners, key stakeholders, and team members. Always have contingency plans (Plan B) in place to address challenges.
  • Monitor the health of the project after go-live, ensuring that key metrics are tracked and reported to the Senior Leadership team according to the agreed timelines.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the overall effectiveness of FinOps.

Basic Qualifications - 6+ years of Accounts Receivable (AR) experience - Bachelor's degree - • • 3+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience - • • Experience in a customer-focused field or business - • • Demonstrated ability to work independently in ambiguous situations - • • Results-oriented work ethic with a strong desire to exceed expectations - • • Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills Preferred Qualifications - Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification - • Experience with Lean or Six Sigma analytical techniques - • Experience in multiple finance and accounting roles, or experience using Oracle 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.

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