Finance Business Partner, AWS

DESCRIPTION:

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Finance team is continuing to grow at a rapid pace! We are seeking a Finance Business Partner or Senior Financial Analyst with proven business partnership experience to join our Data Center Finance team.

This is a rare opportunity to sit at the heart of one of the fastest-growing technology businesses on the planet; partnering with senior AWS leadership to drive financial performance across the APJC region.

Our Data Center Finance team provides end-to-end financial support that drives AWS to be the low-cost provider in cloud computing and the leader in customer experience. From the moment a decision is made to purchase land or lease data center space, through construction and into full operations - your financial insight will shape every step.

The successful candidate will act as a trusted business partner to operations, business development, and engineering leaders; producing analysis that enables breakthrough decisions, drives cash flow, and delights customers.




Key job responsibilities
• Serve as the key finance business partner to AWS leadership teams and internal stakeholders, delivering clear financial recommendations that drive action
• Lead financial controllership of the AWS Data Center community across the APJC region
• Drive cost savings by identifying opportunities and benchmarking across vendors and locations
• Manage financial planning, forecasting, and analysis; covering risks, opportunities, and key metrics
• Lead preparation of weekly, monthly, and annual financial performance reviews
• Partner across finance, construction, IT, and design teams on cost savings, automation, and improvement initiatives
• Develop ad hoc business analysis and present recommendations directly to AWS senior leadership
• Monitor compliance with controls and develop new processes to support our fast-growing global business

Beyond joining one of the world's most customer-centric companies, you'll enjoy a range of benefits that make Amazon a genuinely great place to work:

• Dogs at Work - our popular program proven to lower stress and boost morale, running successfully across our Australian corporate offices
• Commuter benefits - helping you save on the cost of your daily commute
• Subsidised health insurance for you and your dependents, plus salary continuance (income protection) and life insurance
• Inclusive culture - Amazon celebrates diversity of background, experience, and thought as a key driver of innovation and our mission to be the most customer-centric company in the world

Location: Sydney CBD | Full-time, in-office (5 days per week)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

- 5+ years proven experience as a Finance Business Partner, Finance Analyst or similar, where you have provided financial recommendations and insights to internal stakeholders
- 4+ years of experience creating process improvements through automation and analysis
- 4+ years of experience identifying, leading, and executing opportunities to improve, automate, standardise, or simplify finance or business tools and processes
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field - or an MBA with 5+ years of finance or analytical experience
- Demonstrated business partnering experience
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- MBA or CPA qualification
- Experience with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (e.g. SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos) and financial systems (e.g. Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards)
- Comfortable with ambiguity and proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment

Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

IDE statement:
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.