Finance Manager - WW Grocery, Grocery Stores Tech Finance
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Location: Seattle, WA 98115
Description:
The WW Grocery Stores Tech & Special Projects Finance team is helping shape the long-term strategy and future of new grocery and physical store formats. We are at the forefront of all of the exciting innovation and expansion of Grocery at Amazon, including supporting Fresh, Whole Foods Amazon Go and Amazon.com. We are also developing new and exciting physical store concepts that will further drive growth within WW Grocery Stores.
We are looking for a Finance Manager to play a critical role on the team supporting key Tech initiatives and various projects. This role leads key controllership functions including opex management, planning cycles, headcount, financial analysis and other ad hoc projects. It serves as the go-to finance partner for a important area of the business and will drive deep dives, bridging analysis, Free Cash Flow programs to deliver insights, influence business partners and help shape critical decisions.
Team Exposure/Scope:
This role partners directly with business directors and will have high visibility and exposure to many finance and business teams all across the WW Stores organization, including Amazon Fresh, Amazon Go and Whole Foods Market.
Success in this role:
Everyone on the team needs to be entrepreneurial, wear many hats, and work in a highly collaborative environment that's more start-up than big company. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are critical in this role.
Career Opportunities:
Experience on this team opens up several career opportunities across Amazon and within the broader WW Grocery Stores Finance organization.
Key job responsibilities
Drive long term strategic thinking in partnership with Tech leaders
Identify opportunities within this area to build cross functional business models to drive down costs
Drive Long term free cashflow workstreams to help optimize investment framework decisions
Lead industry benchmark analysis including competitive advantage, opportunities to double down on in areas of cost, productivity and quality
Work with a variety of data sources to shape strategy for the Grocery Innovation team
Contributes to work life harmony by being a positive, collaborative, and influencer to new team members as an indicator of operations excellence
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
- BA or BS in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a highly analytical field (e.g., Engineering, Math, Computer Science) and 5+ years of finance experience, or Master's degree and 3+ years of finance 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 committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, 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.
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.
We are looking for a Finance Manager to play a critical role on the team supporting key Tech initiatives and various projects. This role leads key controllership functions including opex management, planning cycles, headcount, financial analysis and other ad hoc projects. It serves as the go-to finance partner for a important area of the business and will drive deep dives, bridging analysis, Free Cash Flow programs to deliver insights, influence business partners and help shape critical decisions.
Team Exposure/Scope:
This role partners directly with business directors and will have high visibility and exposure to many finance and business teams all across the WW Stores organization, including Amazon Fresh, Amazon Go and Whole Foods Market.
Success in this role:
Everyone on the team needs to be entrepreneurial, wear many hats, and work in a highly collaborative environment that's more start-up than big company. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are critical in this role.
Career Opportunities:
Experience on this team opens up several career opportunities across Amazon and within the broader WW Grocery Stores Finance organization.
Key job responsibilities
Drive long term strategic thinking in partnership with Tech leaders
Identify opportunities within this area to build cross functional business models to drive down costs
Drive Long term free cashflow workstreams to help optimize investment framework decisions
Lead industry benchmark analysis including competitive advantage, opportunities to double down on in areas of cost, productivity and quality
Work with a variety of data sources to shape strategy for the Grocery Innovation team
Contributes to work life harmony by being a positive, collaborative, and influencer to new team members as an indicator of operations excellence
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
- BA or BS in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a highly analytical field (e.g., Engineering, Math, Computer Science) and 5+ years of finance experience, or Master's degree and 3+ years of finance 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 committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, 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.
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.