Senior Financial Analyst, Australia Operations Finance

Description
Embark on a Thrilling Journey as Amazon's Senior Finance Analyst, Driving Operational Excellence and Strategic Insights

Are you a financial wizard with a passion for driving operational transformation? Amazon's Fulfillment Network is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Analyst to join our dynamic team in Australia. This role offers a unique opportunity to partner closely with our FC Leaders and Regional/Network leaders, shaping the future of our growing fulfillment network.

As the Senior Finance Analyst, you'll be the crucial link between data and strategy, uncovering hidden insights that will propel our Australian operations to new heights. Your analytical prowess will be put to the test as you delve into a diverse array of data sources, effortlessly manipulating and transforming them into visually compelling reports that inform key stakeholders across Finance, Business, and Operations.

Leveraging your exceptional SQL skills and BI expertise, you'll build interactive dashboards and tailored visualizations that bring complex financial metrics to life. Your ability to educate and empower our teams will be instrumental in driving continuous improvement and optimizing our cost structures for maximum efficiency.

Prepare to embark on a thrilling journey, where no two days are alike. You'll tackle ad-hoc analyses, labor planning, and KPI reporting, all while collaborating with a cross-functional powerhouse of experts from our Australian FC Finance, ACEs, Maintenance, IT, and Operations teams. Your strategic recommendations will be crucial as our leaders navigate the dynamic landscape of our fulfillment network.

This role offers the perfect blend of independence and teamwork, as you'll have the freedom to dive into complex projects while also fostering close relationships with our on-the-ground operations. With a mix of corporate office work and frequent visits to our fulfillment sites, you'll gain a deep understanding of the inner workings of Amazon's logistics ecosystem.

Are you ready to be the catalyst for transformative change? Join our Australian team and be the driving force behind the optimization and strategic growth of our fulfillment network. Unlock your potential and embark on an exhilarating career journey with Amazon

Discover the Endless Possibilities at Amazon Australia

Key job responsibilities

Key job responsibilities

Responsibilities
As an Amazon Senior Finance Analyst, you will a site controller for Fulfillment Centers, as well as driving network wide initiatives, reporting, and cost analysis. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Uncovering Insights, Driving Optimization: Delve deep into financial data and operational metrics, meticulously analyzing trends, risks, and opportunities across individual Fulfillment Centers (FCs) and our broader fulfillment network. Your keen analytical abilities will uncover hidden insights that catalyze transformative change.

Mastering Financial Modeling and Forecasting: Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models and forecasts to empower strategic decision-making. From FC budgeting to headcount planning and capital expenditure, your financial expertise will be instrumental in driving data-driven decisions.

Collaborative Financial Reporting and Analysis: Partner closely with FC Controllers and Operations leaders, providing them with insightful financial reports, variance analysis, and strategic recommendations that inform their decision-making.

Shaping Network-Level Strategy: Lend your financial acumen to network-level strategic planning, assessing the financial implications of network design, capacity changes, and other operational initiatives. Your insights will be pivotal as we chart the course for the future of our fulfillment network.

Cross-Functional Collaboration for Innovation: Participate in dynamic, cross-functional teams, evaluating the financial impact of new processes, technologies, or business models for our FC operations. Your ability to bridge the gap between finance and operations will be key to driving innovative solutions.

Continuous Improvement and Optimization: Identify and implement process improvements that enhance our financial reporting, visibility, and decision support capabilities. Your passion for optimization will help us stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving industry.

About The Team
Our Team Operates out of Sydney and Melbourne Corporate Office and we travel to the sites we support when required.

Amazon offers employees a competitive remuneration package, including participation in the company stock plan as applicable. We also look after our people with benefits, such as subsidized private health insurance, superannuation and paid parental leave options, amongst others.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in identifying, leading, and executing opportunities to improve, automate, standardize or simplify finance or business tools and processes
• 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 applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses
• Experience working with stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in BI, finance, engineering, statistics, computer science, mathematics, finance or equivalent quantitative field
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field
• Experience with advanced use of SQL for data mining and business intelligence

Acknowledgement Of Country
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

IDE Statement
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.

Company
- Amazon Commercial Services Pty Ltd

Job ID: A3018809