Senior Financial Analyst, SCOT Finance

Job title: Senior Financial Analyst, SCOT Finance in Bellevue, WA at Amazon Company: Amazon Job description: DESCRIPTIONAt Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people. If you'd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history.The Supply Chain Optimization Technologies (SCOT) Finance team is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support Optimal Sourcing Systems organization. This organization is responsible sourcing Amazon.com inventory and managing Vendors performance, looking for opportunities to drive better supply and economic benefits. You will work directly with a global team of operations research scientists, economists, machine learning specialists, software developers, and product managers who lead the industry in the development of innovative algorithms and optimization strategies to maximize long term profitability.This is a perfect position for someone who knows how to work fast, and smart. Your experience has taught you how to look around corners and surface issues before they arise. You are passionate about finding simple solutions to complex problems, and data-driven decisions. You are deeply curious about how to use statistical modelling to drive the right business outcomes at scale. You are obsessed with our customer and understand the importance of making choices that are beneficial in the long-term. You are able to navigate topics and dive deep to understand the root cause of unexpected anecdotes, without losing sight of the full picture. You know which details make all the difference, and which ones don't add value. You know the difference between spending time wisely and wasting time.Key job responsibilities - Collecting, analyzing, and managing quantitative data to create meaningful reports to lead business improvement and cost reductions - Manage the development of weekly and monthly financial metrics, all planning, forecasting, and reporting models and their continuous innovation and communicating to your Operations and Retail partners - Root cause analysis and uncovering core issues using data to drive actions and improvements - Conduct ad hoc analysis to quantify financial impact of opportunities and risks - Work with data source providers and technology teams to ensure that key decision data is accurate, automated and timely - Communicating verbally and in writing to business customers and leadership team with various levels of technical knowledge, educating them about our systems, as well as sharing insights and recommendationsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related analytical field (e.g., engineering, math, computer science) - 3+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experiencePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- 4+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience - MBA, or CPA - Knowledge of Tableau - 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)Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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 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 $60,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $128,800/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 . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site. Expected salary: $60200 per year Location: Bellevue, WA Apply for the job now! Apply for this job