Financial Analyst II, NA Supply Chain Execution Finance

Finance is all about the numbers…unless you work at Amazon; it’s knowing the numbers and so much more. Enthusiasm and energy help us deliver new ideas, and solutions. Do you view problems as treasures, and are you willing to dive deep to develop those solutions and deliver results? Will you seek to challenge the status quo, and accept that your ideas and mechanisms may be tested daily? At Amazon, we move with purpose and speed, and this requires we work with a dynamic network of Operations, Science and Tech, and FBA/Retail partners. We help others understand finance and are *the* trusted business advisors by employing every facet of data and communication to ensure our partners and our leaders have the most up to date and reliable information to help them make the best possible decision. Come teach us a few things, and we’ll teach you a few things as we navigate the most customer-centric company on Earth.

The NA Supply Chain finance team is looking for a Financial Analyst to support our business partners in the Supply Chain Execution space. This position will partner closely with various network S&OP teams to optimize the flow of volume through our network. Our Inbound supply chain has evolved considerably in recent years, with more innovation to come. This position will help drive added controllership and cost transparency in the volume planning processes, and ensure plans reflect the optimal cost outcome for our network.

This is a perfect position for someone who knows how to work fast, smart and across multiple stakeholder teams. Your experience in operations and finance gives you the perspective to look around corners to proactively avoid problems. You know which details make all the difference, and which ones don’t add value. You can clearly communicate these details across every level of leadership and effectively influence partners using data.

Key job responsibilities

• Expertise collecting, analyzing and managing quantitative data and creating meaningful reports and models to lead business improvement and cost reductions

• Root cause analysis and uncovering core issues using data, then assisting business partners to shape strategic visions

• Advanced reporting and analysis using Excel (macros, index, conditional list, arrays, pivots, lookups)

• Recommend, develop, and implement policies and programs that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and profitability

• Manage and develop reporting models, and drive continuous innovation and while effectively communicating to your Operations partners

• Work with data source providers and technology teams to ensure that key decision data is accurate, automated and timely

A day in the life
Collaborate with Network, Sortable, and Non-Sortable, and IXD S&OP teams to understand volume planning and execution strategy. Partner on weekly and quarterly forecasting that optimizes for End-to-End costs in the network. Add cost details to real-world situations in order to influence strategy within the network. Partner with upstream and downstream teams to root cause variances to plan, while highlighting risks and opportunities to leadership.