Financial Analyst - Digital Video
Amazon
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We are looking for a Financial Analyst to play a key role in Digital Video and support our Prime Originals Marketing team. This is an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneurial-minded candidate who wants to work in a start-up like environment and is passionate about digital media and new customer experiences.
This is a perfect position for someone who knows how to work fast and smart. You know how to avoid sticky predicaments, and you are good about avoiding the mess, sooner rather than later. You know how to find details that make all the difference, and which ones don't add value. You know the difference between spending time wisely and wasting time.
Responsibilities
include:
• Collecting, analyzing and reviewing quantitative data and creating meaningful reports to drive business improvement and cost reductions
• Working with business partners on spend optimization and strategic planning across a range of media types and creative development categories
• Leading the monthly financial close and reporting processes, and their continuous innovation
• Guiding the accounts payable and controllership function for Prime Originals Marketing
• Providing financial support and analysis to the marketing team to drive improving operational & financial results
• Supporting the design, implementation and maintenance of systems to support the team
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• BA/BS degree in Finance, Accounting, Business and/or similar discipline with analytical bias
• 3 years of relevant experience in positions that require analysis, including internships
• Experience with accounts payable and understanding of best practices
• Experience performing financial and ad hoc analysis using Excel
• Proficiency in Excel (basic functions i.e., sum, if, pivots, lookups)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Demonstrated financial and/or analytical experience including familiarity with concepts of forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and/or data interpretation and analysis
• Solid experience demonstrating problem solving and root cause analysis
• Highly analytical, detail oriented and a demonstrated strong sense of business management; proven ability to develop new ideas and ability to deliver solutions
• Ability to meet tight deadlines, prioritize workload and achieve effective results in a fast-paced, dynamic, ever-growing and often ambiguous environment; effective multi-tasking skills are vital
• Demonstrated effective communication and presentation skills working with peers and various levels of management
• Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (i.e. SQL, MSAccess, Essbase and/or Cognos)
Amazon is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation