Principal Finance, Advertising Finance - Measurement, Ad Tech, and Data Science (MADS)

Amazon • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

Amazon Advertising helps brands connect with customers through solutions like
Sponsored Ads, Display, Video, and Audio Advertising. Within Advertising, the
Measurement, Ad Tech, and Data Science (MADS) organization builds the products
and science that help advertisers understand the impact of their campaigns and
make smarter marketing decisions.

We are looking for a Principal Finance to serve as the primary finance partner
for the Measurement team within MADS, supporting 1P and 3P Measurement,
Omnichannel Metrics, and Amazon Shopper Panel. This role is responsible for
running weekly business reviews, defining and reporting on key performance
indicators, sizing measurement incentives, and delivering standalone analyses
that drive business decisions. You will partner closely with product,
engineering, data science, and sales teams to translate financial data into
actionable insights that shape the direction of the business.

In addition to strategic business partnering, this role owns financial planning,
forecasting, and budgeting for the Measurement portfolio, and partners with BIE
and analytics teams to build scalable reporting and dashboards. You will manage
one Finance Manager and be expected to develop talent while fostering a
collaborative, high-performing team culture. The ideal candidate brings strong
financial acumen, a track record of influencing senior leaders through
data-driven insights, and a genuine passion for partnering with business teams
to solve complex problems.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• MBA, or CFA
• Experience in TM1, Data Warehouse and SQL
• 5+ years of working with senior staff (e.g. c-suite) experience
• 5+ years of hiring, leading and developing teams experience
• Advertising or Media experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary finance partner for Measurement leadership, supporting 1P and 3P Measurement, Omnichannel Metrics, and Amazon Shopper Panel
• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, proactively identifying risks, opportunities, and blockers that impact quarterly and annual goals
• Run weekly business reviews, define and report on key performance indicators, and own communication of financials to senior Measurement and MADS leadership
• Evaluate and size measurement incentive programs to drive advertiser adoption, partnering with business teams to set the right level of incentives
• Own FP&A for the Measurement portfolio, including OP planning, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis
• Deliver standalone analyses that translate financial data into actionable insights influencing product roadmaps, investment decisions, and business strategy
• Partner with BIE and analytics teams to build scalable dashboards, data pipelines, and automated reporting solutions
• Partner with product, engineering, data science, and sales teams to align financial strategy with business priorities
• Collaborate across Advertising Finance and broader finance teams to ensure consistency in planning and reporting
• Manage and develop one Finance Manager, providing coaching, strategic direction, and career development support

Benefits

• 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
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal