Finance Manager, Accounting

DESCRIPTION:

At Amazon, we're building the most customer-centric company on earth, and our Finance team plays a critical role in making that happen. We're looking for a Finance Manager (Accounting) to join our Munich-based team and help shape the future of our accounting organization. This is more than a reporting role. You'll take ownership, drive impact, and influence decisions in a fast-moving, international environment. We're seeking a hands-on finance professional who enjoys solving complex challenges and wants to make a real difference in a high-growth setting, combined with a tech- and data-driven mindset. If you're comfortable working with advanced systems, leveraging automation, and exploring AI-powered solutions to improve processes and insights, you'll thrive in this role. You'll work independently and cross-functionally, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and external business partners across markets, and accelerate your development in one of the world's most innovative companies. Join us and help accelerate the financial momentum behind our success!

Key job responsibilities
- Drive core accounting operations, including month-end closing, financial reporting, and the management of external audits across multiple frameworks with accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
- Transform accounting data into actionable insights that drive innovation.
- Identify, develop, and implement scalable process improvements using automation and AI-powered tools.
- Collaborate globally with internal Accounting, Finance, and Technology teams, external business partners, and other departments such as Tax and Legal.
- Lead and deliver complex, large-scale projects in a fast-moving, international, high-growth environment.
- Continuously enhance your skills by working with advanced finance technologies and global best practices.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field
- Strong understanding of US GAAP.
- Extensive experience in leading end-to-end accounting cycles, managing audits, and navigating multi-jurisdictional reporting requirements.
- Proficiency in accounting systems and ERP platforms; leveraging automation tools and AI to improve processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to turn accounting data into actionable insights.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional and global teams.
- Speak, write, and read fluently in English.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Practical experience applying German GAAP (HGB) accounting principles and reporting standards.
- Hands-on experience with advanced finance technologies, AI-driven analytics, and process automation.
- Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and implement scalable solutions in a fast-paced environment.
- Speak, write, and read fluently in German.
- Professional accounting certification.

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