This Finance professional will help steward AWD's growth as a strategic and operationally-minded leader who is not afraid of ambiguity and challenges the status quo, supporting one of FBA's most ...
This Finance professional will help steward AWD's growth as a strategic and operationally-minded leader who is not afraid of ambiguity and challenges the status quo, supporting one of FBA's most ...
Finance Manager, SPS Finance
Bellevue, WA · On-site
This Finance professional will help steward AWD's growth as a strategic and operationally-minded leader who is not afraid of ambiguity and challenges the status quo, supporting one of FBA's most ...
Finance Manager, SPS Finance
Bellevue, WA · On-site
This Finance professional will help steward AWD's growth as a strategic and operationally-minded leader who is not afraid of ambiguity and challenges the status quo, supporting one of FBA's most ...
Finance Manager, PXT Finance
Seattle, WA · On-site
Elevate Your Career at the Intersection of Finance and People Innovation Are you a strategic financial professional passionate about driving transformative business decisions. Join our dynamic ...
Finance Manager, PXT Finance
Seattle, WA · On-site
Elevate Your Career at the Intersection of Finance and People Innovation Are you a strategic financial professional passionate about driving transformative business decisions. Join our dynamic ...
The RDPI finance team is seeking an analytical and driven finance leader to support the Global Robotics Delivery team, which is responsible for the deployment of Robotics technologies to Amazon ...
The RDPI finance team is seeking an analytical and driven finance leader to support the Global Robotics Delivery team, which is responsible for the deployment of Robotics technologies to Amazon ...
The RDPI finance team is seeking an analytical and driven finance leader to support the Global Robotics Delivery team, which is responsible for the deployment of Robotics technologies to Amazon ...
The RDPI finance team is seeking an analytical and driven finance leader to support the Global Robotics Delivery team, which is responsible for the deployment of Robotics technologies to Amazon ...
The Amazon Customer Service (ACS) Finance organization is looking for an Executive Assistant who wants to work in a high-impact, fast-moving finance organization. We need someone who is bright and ...
The Amazon Customer Service (ACS) Finance organization is looking for an Executive Assistant who wants to work in a high-impact, fast-moving finance organization. We need someone who is bright and ...
Finance Manager, PXT Finance
Seattle, WA · On-site
Join Amazon's Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis team as a Finance Partner supporting critical HR operations that serve over 1.6 million employees globally. You'll provide strategic financial ...
Finance Manager, PXT Finance
Seattle, WA · On-site
Join Amazon's Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis team as a Finance Partner supporting critical HR operations that serve over 1.6 million employees globally. You'll provide strategic financial ...
Elevate Your Career at the Intersection of Finance and People Innovation Are you a strategic financial professional passionate about driving transformative business decisions. Join our dynamic ...
Elevate Your Career at the Intersection of Finance and People Innovation Are you a strategic financial professional passionate about driving transformative business decisions. Join our dynamic ...
Join Amazon's Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis team as a Finance Partner supporting critical HR operations that serve over 1.6 million employees globally. You'll provide strategic financial ...
Join Amazon's Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis team as a Finance Partner supporting critical HR operations that serve over 1.6 million employees globally. You'll provide strategic financial ...
Come join Amazon Web Services (AWS) Finance - a high-performing organization supporting a $125B+ annual revenue business that is redefining how the world builds and operates technology. AWS is ...
Come join Amazon Web Services (AWS) Finance - a high-performing organization supporting a $125B+ annual revenue business that is redefining how the world builds and operates technology. AWS is ...
As Finance Manager for WW Fleet Infrastructure Finance, you will serve as the strategic finance partner to one of Amazon's most consequential infrastructure organizations. You'll own the financial ...
As Finance Manager for WW Fleet Infrastructure Finance, you will serve as the strategic finance partner to one of Amazon's most consequential infrastructure organizations. You'll own the financial ...
We are looking for a Finance Manager to own MCCF shipping cost of goods sold (COGS) forecasting, planning, and analysis end-to-end. This role sits at the intersection of MCCF Finance, WW Operations ...
We are looking for a Finance Manager to own MCCF shipping cost of goods sold (COGS) forecasting, planning, and analysis end-to-end. This role sits at the intersection of MCCF Finance, WW Operations ...
As Finance Manager for WW Fleet Infrastructure Finance, you will serve as the strategic finance partner to one of Amazon's most consequential infrastructure organizations. You'll own the financial ...
As Finance Manager for WW Fleet Infrastructure Finance, you will serve as the strategic finance partner to one of Amazon's most consequential infrastructure organizations. You'll own the financial ...
Finance Manager, AWS Finance
Seattle, WA · On-site
Come join Amazon Web Services (AWS) Finance - a high-performing organization supporting a $125B+ annual revenue business that is redefining how the world builds and operates technology. AWS is ...
Finance Manager, AWS Finance
Seattle, WA · On-site
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The RDPI finance team is seeking an analytical and driven finance leader to support the Global Robotics Delivery team, which is responsible for the deployment of Robotics technologies to Amazon ...
The RDPI finance team is seeking an analytical and driven finance leader to support the Global Robotics Delivery team, which is responsible for the deployment of Robotics technologies to Amazon ...
Finance Manager, MCCF Finance
Seattle, WA · On-site
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Finance Manager, MCCF Finance
Seattle, WA · On-site
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Finance Manager, PXT Finance
Seattle, WA · On-site
Elevate Your Career at the Intersection of Finance and People Innovation Are you a strategic financial professional passionate about driving transformative business decisions? Join our dynamic ...
Finance Manager, PXT Finance
Seattle, WA · On-site
Elevate Your Career at the Intersection of Finance and People Innovation Are you a strategic financial professional passionate about driving transformative business decisions? Join our dynamic ...
We are looking for a Finance Manager to own MCCF shipping cost of goods sold (COGS) forecasting, planning, and analysis end-to-end. This role sits at the intersection of MCCF Finance, WW Operations ...
We are looking for a Finance Manager to own MCCF shipping cost of goods sold (COGS) forecasting, planning, and analysis end-to-end. This role sits at the intersection of MCCF Finance, WW Operations ...
Come join Amazon Web Services (AWS) Finance - a high-performing organization supporting a $125B+ annual revenue business that is redefining how the world builds and operates technology. AWS is ...
Come join Amazon Web Services (AWS) Finance - a high-performing organization supporting a $125B+ annual revenue business that is redefining how the world builds and operates technology. AWS is ...
Finance Manager, MCCF Finance
Seattle, WA · On-site
We are looking for a Finance Manager to own MCCF shipping cost of goods sold (COGS) forecasting, planning, and analysis end-to-end. This role sits at the intersection of MCCF Finance, WW Operations ...
Finance Manager, MCCF Finance
Seattle, WA · On-site
We are looking for a Finance Manager to own MCCF shipping cost of goods sold (COGS) forecasting, planning, and analysis end-to-end. This role sits at the intersection of MCCF Finance, WW Operations ...
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| Primary Role | Supports financial operations, assists with budgeting, reporting, and general accounting tasks | Processes vendor invoices, manages payments, and maintains accounts payable records |
| Required Skills | Basic accounting knowledge, proficiency in spreadsheets, attention to detail | Strong data entry skills, knowledge of invoicing software, accuracy in processing payments |
| Certifications | Typically no formal certification required, but accounting courses helpful | Likewise, no specific certification needed, but familiarity with accounting software preferred |
| Work Environment | Office setting, supporting finance teams across various departments | Office environment, focused on accounts payable department |
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Amazon rating
7.4
Based on 6,925 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
6th of 39 rated national retailers
Job description
Amazon's World-Wide Fulfillment By Amazon (WW FBA) organization is looking for an innovative, results-oriented, and strategic Finance Manager to partner with the Amazon Warehousing & Distribution (AWD) product, engineering, and program leadership team. This Finance professional will help steward AWD's growth as a strategic and operationally-minded leader who is not afraid of ambiguity and challenges the status quo, supporting one of FBA's most critical cost and seller-experience functions.
The ideal candidate will shine in ambiguous situations, navigating between the details and big picture, playing a primary role as owner of some of our organization's most visible mechanisms and artifacts (e.g., weekly business reviews, quarterly business reviews, annual operating plans, 3-year vision plans). They will partner with AWD Product, Tech, and Operations leadership to develop and drive operational processes (Business Reviews, Finance and Operations, Goal Management), people-driven programs, and technical programs (ability to understand complex technology-driven initiatives and programs)
They are able to influence successfully at all levels, think strategically, are a talented Finance Manager, strong organizer, take initiative, and operate effectively across many teams. This candidate sees around corners, is biased for action in ensuring the team is set up for success in achieving our goals.
Key job responsibilities
Partner with AWD's product and tech leadership as a strategic finance advisor, providing financial insights that inform product roadmaps, policy decisions, and investment priorities
Own financial reporting for the AWD business area. Understand input drivers and validate data integrity to influence strategic decision-making and long-range planning
Leverage data to surface disruptive ideas and deliver actionable guidance to business leaders
Drive the end-to-end financial planning (OP1/OP2), forecasting, and month-end close processes for AWD's P&L
Prioritize Controllership by identifying, resolving, or providing guidance on complex data integrity issues. Strengthen controls to mitigate financial risk and reinforce frugality
Educate business partners on financial and non-financial trade-offs. Exercise sound judgment in ambiguous environments where data may be scarce or difficult to procure
Support the financial evaluation of new product launches, geographic expansion, and policy changes-collecting and analyzing data to develop insightful reporting that drives business performance improvement and cost reduction
Communicate data clearly, concisely, and unambiguously-both written and verbal.
Adapt style across audiences to articulate complex finance issues with precision. Your communications drive critical business decisions
Build and deliver WBR/MBR/QBR financial narratives for senior leadership, translating complex operational and financial data into actionable insights
Influence cross-functional partners (Operations Finance, Accounting, FBA business teams) to drive alignment on financial treatment, reserves, and cost allocation
About the team
The WW FBA Product & Tech Finance team is a specialized Finance team embedded within the SPS Finance (WW Stores Finance) organization. We provide critical financial support for key technology and product initiatives across FBA, focusing on streamlining the SPS Cost-to-Serve Monthly Business Review (MBR) process and developing data-driven insights that connect FBA operational inputs to financial outcomes.
We serve as the financial bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, translating complex technical investments into clear financial narratives that drive strategic decision-making. In close partnership with Product and Tech teams, we ensure financial accountability, optimize resource allocation, and identify operational efficiency opportunities.
Our vision is to be the trusted financial partners that enable data-driven decision-making across FBA organizations. We strive to develop innovative financial models and insights that illuminate the relationship between operational metrics and financial performance, empowering leadership with actionable financial intelligence that drives profitable growth and operational excellence
We aim to simplify complex financial processes, improve visibility into cost structures, and help scale the FBA business efficiently. Through our work, we establish best practices for technology finance that scale across Amazon. We also develop finance talent with deep technical expertise and business acumen.
The Amazon Warehousing and Distribution (AWD) organization provides sellers with a flexible, pay-as-you-go bulk storage solution that enables automated inventory replenishment into Prime-ready fulfillment centers
By offering seamless inventory management and visibility, AWD empowers sellers to focus on growing their business and refining product offerings while ensuring their products remain readily available across sales channels.
About Amazon
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Amazon.com, Inc., commonly known as Amazon, is an American multinational technology company. It was founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994 and initially started as an online marketplace for books. Since then, Amazon has expanded its operations and become one of the largest e-commerce companies in the world. Amazon's primary business is its online retail platform, where customers can purchase a vast array of products, including electronics, clothing, books, home goods, and much more. The company offers a convenient and user-friendly shopping experience, with features such as fast shipping, customer reviews, and personalized recommendations. In addition to its e-commerce platform, Amazon has diversified its business into various other areas. One of its notable ventures is Amazon Web Services (AWS), a comprehensive cloud computing platform that provides services such as storage, compute power, and database management to individuals and businesses. AWS has become a leader in the cloud computing industry, powering many websites and applications worldwide. Amazon has also developed its own consumer electronics, including the popular Amazon Kindle e-reader, Fire tablets, Fire TV streaming devices, and the Alexa-powered Echo smart speakers. The Alexa voice assistant, integrated into these devices, allows users to interact with their devices using voice commands, perform tasks, and access information. Furthermore, Amazon has expanded into media and entertainment. It operates Prime Video, a streaming service that offers a wide range of movies, TV shows, and original content. Amazon Music provides a platform for streaming and purchasing digital music, while Audible offers audiobooks and other audio content. The company's commitment to customer satisfaction and convenience is demonstrated by its membership program, Amazon Prime. Prime members receive various benefits, including free two-day shipping, access to streaming services, exclusive deals, and more.
Industry
It services, book publishers, retail, real estate and computer and electronic product manufacturing
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Seattle, WA, US