Financial Analyst, FOAA - Payroll

Description
Amazon is a US-based multinational electronic commerce company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Amazon.com started as an online bookstore, but soon diversified into many other categories, with a vision to be earth's most customer-centric company & to build a place where people can come to find and discover anything they might want to buy online.
Amazon's Finance Operations, Accounting & Analysis (FOAA) team is a fast-paced, team-focused, dynamic environment and delivering great experiences for our customers is top priority. FOAA is seeking a Finance Analyst to support our FOAA Payroll team.
The Financial Analyst will partner with the Global Payroll operations and Accounting Finance teams to support across entities, platforms and marketplaces. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced business at Amazon. The successful candidate will be strategic, analytical, and have a demonstrated ability to manage the financial responsibilities of a high-growth business. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in cross-functional teams, and demonstrate strong leadership skills.
The ideal candidate must have superior attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities. The position represents an exciting opportunity to be a part of an extremely dynamic and high -paced environment, support a global organization and work with accounting and business teams. The role offers significant opportunities for rapid growth and is a great place to learn about various businesses at Amazon.
Key job responsibilities
Work independently to manage projects and support Amazon's global business and development teams in the design and implementation of payment methods, new products and offerings.
Provide project management update within and across business units to transition new processes and/or permanent solutions to support the Amazon accounting team.
Coordinate with the global accounting teams to establish and maintain strong communication channels.
Identify, implement, and adhere to best practices across all new project launches
Offering and receiving coaching, support, and guidance to the team.
Perform financial reporting and support monthly P&L analysis and financial forecasts
Developing and reporting on Finance Business Integration (FBI) team performance metrics
Supporting in User Acceptance Testing (UATs) in close co-ordination with business and accounting teams
Assisting on measuring and reporting progress on key goals for the business in a timely manner
Provide inputs for monthly and quarterly business reviews in a timely manner. Facilitate the business reviews with data analysis and follow through with business leaders on actionable items for improving business metrics over a period of time
Long and short term financial planning
Perform ad-hoc business analyses, and financial modeling. Present recommendations to senior management on strategic decisions, and planned future initiatives
Demonstrate appropriate understanding / working knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls, and apply them
Ensure appropriate financial policies, procedures, and internal controls are in place, documented, and operating as intended.
Drive process improvements required to enhance controls.
Actively participate in strategic initiatives and special projects when assigned or required.
Basic Qualifications
Experience using data to influence business decisions
Experience in oral and written communication in English
Experience in project management including resource planning, managing schedules, reporting project status and prioritizing own tasks and those of other team members for multiple projects
Knowledge of Excel at an advanced level
Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
Experience in financial modeling, P&L management or analysis
Qualified CA with First attempt
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Excel, COGNOS, or Oracle
Experience dealing well with ambiguity, prioritizing needs, and delivering measurable results in an agile environment
Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company, or experience prioritizing and handling multiple assignments at any given time while maintaining commitment to deadlines
Experience working with cross-functional teams
Experience handling customers and conflict resolution with a focus on quality for customer experience
Experience positioning and selling innovative solutions to new and existing customers and market segments
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Company - ADCI - Karnataka
Job ID: A10525139

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