Finance Manager, Studios Finance

Description

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 like the post-apocalyptic drama Fallout, the satirical superhero takedown The Boys, and the buddy cop action comedy The Wrecking Crew. We need your passion, innovative ideas, and creativity to help take us to new heights.

Amazon Studios is seeking a Finance Manager to join our team. The Finance Manager will work closely with the Amazon Studios Operations and AI Studios business teams. An ideal candidate will have experience in overseeing cross functional financial processes and a strong track record of building reports, model, process from scratch. Additionally, the Finance Manager will support the Studios Finance team on FP&A including long range planning process, creation of financial models and reporting, and analysis on studios operations investment opportunities and initiatives.

Key job responsibilities
Provide timely, accurate and complete financial forecasting and reporting for Studios Finance.

Create complex financial models to improve P&L and cash forecasts. This will require developing robust analytical frameworks and also the ability to effectively collaborate with various teams throughout the organization to gather inputs and build reporting processes.

Collaborate across multiple studio business teams to understand the business plan and how it translates to financial statements.

Build investment valuation frameworks to provide ROI on new studios business opportunities.

Build out financial models, reports, trackers, cross functional processes from scratch.

Execute opportunities for process improvement and automation.

Implement 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 to the right result. This role has 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

- 5 years of multiple finance and accounting roles experience
- 6 years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses experience
- 6 years of building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making experience
- 6 years of creating process improvements with automation and analysis experience
- 5 years of dissecting financial data and identifying patterns that support business strategy experience
- Bachelor's degree

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 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.