About the Role
Amazon supports the launches of global business initiatives and automates the processes underlying them. Its EMEA Accounting team partners with operational accounting, tax, and business finance teams to develop strategic solutions and support business growth.
Responsibilities
•Lead accounting project support for new product designs and financial system setups, ensuring appropriate business support and controllership
•Deliver complex cross-functional projects, identify and communicate risks to senior leadership, and recommend clear resolutions
•Execute large-scale process improvements for new business launches and existing processes, defining scope, goals, and deliverables with stakeholders
•Develop and transition month-end processes, including general ledger close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting preparation
•Establish and maintain communication channels with global accounting teams
•Monitor the quality of automated accounting entries, financial reporting processes, and controls
•Manage ambiguity and complexity while supporting multiple simultaneous project launches
•Apply finance and accounting expertise to incorporate necessary financial reporting elements into new business launches
•Assess computing system interactions and implement internal controls for new business activities
Requirements
•Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Economics, or another relevant field, or a bachelor's degree plus experience in a quantitative role such as engineering, process re-engineering, or quality assurance
•Experience in tax, finance, or a related analytical field
•Experience in multiple finance and accounting roles
•Experience applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses
•Experience building financial and operational reports or data sets that inform business decisions
•Experience creating process improvements through automation and analysis
•Experience participating in team continuous improvement projects with measurable results that scale and improve controllership
Nice to Have
•Knowledge of SQL/ETL, identifying incomplete or inaccurate data and root causes and creating or implementing escalation plans
•Solving complex business challenges with accurate and timely financial models, analysis, and recommendations with proven business impact
•Large-scale data mining and reporting tools (SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos) and financial systems (Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards)
•Forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and data interpretation
•Management experience with a track record of success
•Diagnosing challenges with varied teams and data sources and recommending solutions
•Managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines
•Earning leadership team trust by challenging norms, improving team performance, enabling growth, and improving efficiency
Conditions
Not specified in the posting.
