DescriptionAre you looking for that next BIG Finance opportunity? Want to directly influence the future of some of the fastest growing products in cloud computing? Join us at AWS Finance!Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a highly reliable, scalable, low-cost infrastructure platform in the cloud that powers hundreds of thousands of enterprise, government and start-up businesses and organizations in over 190 countries around the world. Launched in 2006, Amazon Web Services officially began offering developer customers access to web services – now widely known as cloud computing – based on Amazon’s own back-end technology platform.AWS Services Finance seeks a Finance Manager to join the EC2 Capacity and CapEx team, responsible for new product planning/analysis and controllership on CapEx spend. This position will work closely with finance and business leadership as well as key business partners across the AWS organization, including Product Managers, Capacity Management, Supply Chain, Forecasting, and Economists to drive thoughtful analysis and controllership in the EC2 business. He or she will have the opportunity to lead and influence multiple, high-visibility aspects of managing EC2 capacity including long-term planning, operational controllership, capital efficiency analysis, and ongoing capital reporting and analysis. Additional responsibilities include ad-hoc business analysis support. This role requires a self-starter with strong financial modeling abilities, robust problem solving skills, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Strong ownership, curiosity, passion for diving deep, and a desire to learn are ideal fits for this role.Key job responsibilities
Own and drive controllership of EC2 capital spending (server rack acquisition planning and approval, new product launch footprint, material commits etc.)
Own New Product Capacity and CapEx forecast, developing financial insights and narratives during planning and reporting cycles
Serve as the key finance partner working directly with AWS senior management and other internal stakeholders to provide financial recommendations
Monitor compliance with controls and systems, and developing new processes and controls to support the fast-growing, global AWS business
Build complex financial models and analytical tools to measure overall financial performance and work with Tech teams to drive automation.
Understand hardware generational changes and general business economics to develop financial models.
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
5+ years of building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making experience
5+ years of creating process improvements with automation and analysis experience
Bachelor's degree in finance, 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
Experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of results
MBA, or CPA
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.
