Overview
Are you passionate about turning complex financial data into actionable insights that shape business strategy? As a Financial Analyst III at Amazon, you will own financial reporting for a key business area and build models that inform operational and growth decisions. You will partner directly with senior leaders, providing recommendations grounded in rigorous analysis and clear narratives. This role offers the opportunity to work at scale, influence meaningful outcomes, and continuously improve the tools and processes that drive financial excellence across the organization. Key job responsibilities Own end-to-end financial reporting for your business area, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal and external policies while mentoring team members on reporting best practices. Build and maintain financial models and analyses that support operational and strategic decisions, translat
Full job description
Full Job Description
Are you passionate about turning complex financial data into actionable insights that shape business strategy? As a Financial Analyst III at Amazon, you will own financial reporting for a key business area and build models that inform operational and growth decisions. You will partner directly with senior leaders, providing recommendations grounded in rigorous analysis and clear narratives. This role offers the opportunity to work at scale, influence meaningful outcomes, and continuously improve the tools and processes that drive financial excellence across the organization.
Key job responsibilities
- Own end-to-end financial reporting for your business area, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal and external policies while mentoring team members on reporting best practices.
- Build and maintain financial models and analyses that support operational and strategic decisions, translating complex data into clear recommendations for senior leadership.
- Identify and resolve data integrity issues, design improved controls to address emerging risks, and develop scalable, auditable data analysis processes.
- Lead individual projects from initiation through delivery, managing timelines, setting priorities, and coordinating with upstream and downstream teams to drive results.
- Identify opportunities to improve, automate, and simplify finance tools and processes across teams, leveraging data management capabilities and collaboration to increase efficiency at scale.
About the team Our Finance team is committed to delivering accurate, timely insights that empower leaders to make informed decisions at every level. We value collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and a shared commitment to continuous improvement. As the business evolves, you will help shape the financial frameworks that support long-term growth. We are building an inclusive environment where every voice contributes to better outcomes, and we encourage team members to engage with the broader finance community through mentorship and knowledge sharing.
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of dissecting financial data and identifying patterns that support business strategy experience
- 5+ years of leading cross-functional initiatives that drive financial performance and strategy experience
- 5+ years of finance, accounting, or related analytical field experience
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, tax, economics, or a related analytical 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 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, NY, New York - 104,900.00 - 179,500.00 USD annually USA, VA, Arlington - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually USA, WA, Seattle - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually
Requirements & qualifications
5+ years of dissecting financial data and identifying patterns that support business strategy experience 5+ years of leading cross-functional initiatives that drive financial performance and strategy experience 5+ years of finance, accounting, or related analytical field experience Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, tax, economics, or a related analytical field
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