Principal Finance Manager, Amazon Strategic Initiatives

DESCRIPTION

Future CFOs wanted! Amazon seeks a Principal Finance Manager to partner with innovators, builders, and operators who think outside of the box and transform bold new ideas into high-impact strategic initiatives that redefine Amazon’s presence on the global stage. If you thrive at the intersection of strategy, finance, and execution—and want to directly shape how a business scales a portfolio delivering outsized customer and business value—this role is for you.

As Principal Finance Manager, you will operate independently and cross-functionally to drive financial strategy and deliver results in a fast-moving, start-up environment. Assignments will be ambiguous and demand a highly analytical, intellectually curious leader with sharp judgment who can evaluate situations through the lens of the customer, business owner, and financial investor. You must be strategic in vision, rigorous in analysis, and proven in managing competing priorities while influencing decisions through compelling financial narratives, data-driven recommendations, and creative alternatives. This role requires regular engagement with senior business and finance leaders across Amazon.

Key job responsibilities
Lead and partner with cross-functional teams across strategic initiatives, ensuring operating plans deliver strong returns on investment and sustainable, long-term growth
Shape strategic decisions by developing and presenting analyses, frameworks, and actionable recommendations to senior leadership
Evaluate and steer business plans encompassing pricing, monetization, roadmap, resourcing, and investment allocation
Define and analyze key metrics to measure business and financial performance; surface insights that accelerate improvement
Own end-to-end P&L forecasting and reporting across multiple planning cycles

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or a highly analytical field (e.g., Engineering, Math, and Computer Science)
• 8+ years of spearheading strategic cross-functional initiatives that deliver measurable financial results and advance organizational objectives experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MBA, or CPA
• Experience in a leadership position managing finance, accounting and operational processes
• Experience managing and leading employees
• Experience working with technical and business stakeholders from global cross-functional teams

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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, NY, New York - 153,000.00 - 207,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, SEATTLE - 139,100.00 - 188,200.00 USD annually