What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Analyst, WFS Process Excellence & Transformation position at Amazon?
Description
The Business Analyst supports field operations by maintaining existing reporting infrastructure and creating ad hoc analyses that drive data-informed decisions. This role serves as the primary reporting resource for field leadership, translating operational questions into actionable insights through timely, accurate deliverables.
Key job responsibilities
• Maintain and update recurring operational reports, ensuring data accuracy and timely delivery to field stakeholders
• Design and build ad hoc reports in response to field leadership requests, delivering insights within agreed timelines
• Identify data discrepancies, troubleshoot root causes, and implement corrections
• Partner with field leaders to clarify reporting requirements and translate business questions into analytical frameworks
• Document reporting methodologies, data sources, and refresh schedules for team continuity
• Automate manual reporting processes where possible to improve efficiency and reduce error rates
• Present findings in clear, concise formats tailored to the audience
Basic Qualifications
- 3 years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
- 5 years of Excel (including VBA, pivot tables, array functions, power pivots, etc.) and data visualization tools such as Tableau experience
- 3 years of business or financial analysis experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Experience with Excel
- Experience with SQL
- Experience making business recommendations and influencing stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with data visualization using Tableau, Quicksight, or similar tools
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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, VA, Arlington - 74,300.00 - 130,100.00 USD annually