Sr. Financial Analyst, Amazon Security Finance

Amazon•Seattle, WA

21d

About The Position

We're seeking a strategic financial professional who will transform complex security financial data into compelling business insights. In this pivotal role, you'll partner directly with security leadership to drive financial planning, uncover critical trends, and shape strategic decision-making across Amazon's dynamic security landscape. Your day will be a blend of analytical deep-diving and collaborative storytelling. You'll translate intricate financial information into clear, actionable narratives that help security leaders make informed decisions. From developing sophisticated financial models to conducting nuanced analyses, you'll be the financial translator bridging technical complexity and strategic vision. We are a collaborative and forward-thinking finance team dedicated to supporting Amazon's security mission. Our work directly impacts how security resources are allocated, understood, and optimized. We pride ourselves on being strategic partners who go beyond traditional financial reporting, providing insights that drive meaningful organizational change.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related analytical field (e.g., engineering, math, computer science)
3+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience
Experience in financial modeling, P&L management or analysis
Experience working with stakeholders

Nice To Haves

MBA
3+ years of building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making experience
3+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience
Experience in identifying, leading, and executing opportunities to improve, automate, standardize or simplify finance or business tools and processes
Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (examples: SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos) and other financial systems (examples: Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards)

Responsibilities

Craft comprehensive weekly and monthly financial reports that directly influence business strategy and decision-making
Execute meticulous month-end and quarter-end financial close processes, including precise accruals and reconciliations
Collaborate closely with business leaders to develop robust financial plans and manage budgets
Conduct sophisticated ad-hoc financial analyses to help leadership solve complex business challenges
Design and maintain scalable financial models that provide strategic visibility into key business drivers