5+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field
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)
Experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of results

Amazon MGM Studios' Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team is looking for a Finance Manager to support the business and finance teams, with a focus on managing Fixed Opex costs. This role will focus on both core financial planning cycles, including Month-End Close, Quarterly Guidance forecasts and Annual Operating Plans, as well as ongoing controllership. This is a highly visible role to Amazon leaders and a great opportunity for candidates looking for a challenge and a place to shine. Key stakeholders include corporate finance, business finance, accounting, and business operations teams.

The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills, solid business judgement capable of driving an organization to the right results, strong business partnership building, exceptional excel/systems skills, keen attention to detail, and strong verbal and written communication skills. He or she will have demonstrated success in a fast-paced, global, results-oriented environment. The team needs a self-starter, who is able to work efficiently and autonomously. He or she must be able to think and act both strategically and tactically and manage multiple competing priorities effectively.

Key job responsibilities

Lead month end, quarterly, annual operating financial planning working cross functionally with various teams, including PV and AMS finance, accounting, and business operations
Ensure data is accurately reflected in financial planning systems, including Essbase and Cognos
Drive process automation to streamline current processes and enhance financial controllership
Analyze complex financial data and provide accurate and timely reports to key stakeholders, highlighting key insights and recommendations
Support the month-end close process and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
Assist in developing and implementing financial policies, procedures, and internal controls
Manage and mentor a senior financial analyst
MBA, or CPA
Experience building and managing financial models for business forecasting and problem solving
FP&A and/or Public Accounting background, including an understanding of entertainment/studios accounting concepts
Demonstrated effective communication and presentation skills working with multiple peer groups and senior levels of management
Demonstrated curiosity to learn complex new subjects quickly and earn business/finance partners’ trust
Advanced proficiency in Excel (macros, index, conditional list, arrays, pivots, lookups)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage tight deadlines, prioritize workload and achieve effective results in a fast-paced, dynamic, ever-growing and often ambiguous environment; effective multi-tasking skills are vital

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $85,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $179,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Finance Manager, Amazon MGM Studios FP&A

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