Finance Manager, Ops Finance IPAT - Amazon

Description Are you passionate about optimizing free cash flows and maximizing working capital efficiency on a global scale? Join our dynamic team as we revolutionize our financial strategies to manage cash flows. As a Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving transformative initiatives that improve free cash flow management, streamline processes, and empower informed decision-making. Learning Opportunities: -Gain exposure to complex global operations, honing your skills in financial analysis, strategic planning, and risk management. -Collaborate with cross-functional teams, learning from seasoned professionals in finance, operations, and technology. -Develop expertise in data analytics and automation, leveraging cutting-edge tools and techniques to drive continuous improvement. -Stay ahead of industry trends and best practices, attending conferences and workshops to expand your knowledge and network. -Take on leadership opportunities, driving change and innovation within the organization while enhancing your own professional development. Key job responsibilities - Drive planning and reporting of worldwide operations working capital, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial data analysis. - Develop innovative strategies to improve free cash flows, leveraging market trends and business insights to drive sustainable growth. - Collaborate closely with business and finance teams to identify opportunities for optimizing pay-terms and enhancing cash flow management. - Drive the automation of the planning and reporting framework and models, utilizing advanced technology to streamline processes and increase efficiency. - Maintain strong controllership of working capital, implementing robust controls and procedures to mitigate risks and ensure compliance. - Build and maintain a comprehensive planning and reporting suite, providing actionable insights to support strategic decision-making at all levels of the organization. A day in the life - Start the day by reviewing key financial metrics and performance indicators related to working capital and cash flow. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and insights for ongoing projects and initiatives. - Analyze cash flow forecasts and identify areas for improvement or optimization. - Lead meetings with business stakeholders to discuss strategies for enhancing cash flow efficiency and managing working capital effectively. - Work closely with the finance team to automate reporting processes and develop dashboards for monitoring financial performance. - Engage in continuous learning and professional development activities to stay updated on industry trends and best practices. We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: Arlington, VA, USA | Atlanta, GA, USA | Austin, TX, USA | Bellevue, WA, USA | Los Angeles, CA, USA | Nashville, TN, USA | Seattle, WA, USA | Simi Valley, CA, USA | West Hollywood, CA, USA Basic Qualifications - BA or BS in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a highly analytical field (e.g., Engineering, Math, Computer Science) - 5+ years of finance experience, or Master's degree and 3+ years of finance experience Preferred Qualifications - 5+ years of identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan experience - 5+ 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, CA or CPA - Experience in working capital management and accounts payable operations, demonstrating proficiency in optimizing cash flow - 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. Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $81,100/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.