Finance Manager - Finance Operations Business Partnership, North America Retail

DescriptionThe Finance Operations Business Partnership (BP) team is seeking a Finance Manager who will be a key member of the Worldwide Retail BP team. This individual will be responsible for driving worldwide Retail procure-to-pay and order-to-cash performance. In this role, you will responsible for developing and maintaining operational and business metrics and targets, driving global operational reviews, as well as owning improvements to achieve targets. As a business partner, you will work daily alongside Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Service Centers, Vendor Managers, Retail Finance, Vendors, and other operational groups at all levels in a global environment. Complex problem solving and financial analysis skills are required to manage multiple high visibility priorities in a fast-paced environment with ambiguous situations.Responsibilities:

Define key performance indicators – develop operational and business metrics and service level agreements for programs and processes, and track delivery against global objectives.

Consolidate inputs, and challenge assumptions, on performance drivers and projections from stakeholders

Develop and maintain effective partnership between Finance Operations, Service Centers and Retail.

Identify and drive opportunities for improved cash flow, margin or productivity improvements related to vendor payments and receivables.

Solve critical vendor, process and system escalations effectively to ensure root cause analysis and effective problem resolution.

Identify and quantify financial and operational risks and opportunities

Basic Qualifications

5+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience

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

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.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.