Senior Financial Analyst, Accounting, EMEA CAPEX Accounting
Amazon Deutschland Services GmbH · Munich, Germany · Finance/Planning
Full-timeSenior
About the role
The Munich based Accounting team is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join our accounting organization and become a major contributor to our Accounting team. Successful candidates in this position will have demonstrable professional experience. They drive the future with passion and engagement. We offer a dynamic, collegial and highly professional environment which constantly presents various opportunities for development and growth. The role will enable you to work independently as well as within different teams on both a local and international level.
At Amazon, we are working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people.
Are you an enthusiastic, strongly motivated and hands-on Finance Professional? Do you have a work ethic based on a strong desire to exceed expectations, a flexible, can-do attitude in a high energy, entrepreneurial environment and do you possess strong interpersonal skills? Then we have a unique opportunity for you to become an active part of a dynamic & fast-growing environment.
Key job responsibilities
• Being a strong team player taking ownership and demonstrating self-initiative
• Drive or participate in national and international accounting projects
• Business partnering within the Amazon group
• Develop and manage scalable and automated processes
• International coordination with the global Accounting organization
• Responsibility for month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing of financial books.
• Assessment and evaluation of GAAP-to-GAAP differences
• Support improvements in accounting processes, internal workflows and implementation of best practices
About the team
Finance and Global Business Services
- Knowledge of one or multiple accounting frameworks (including US GAAP, IFRS, or local GAAP frameworks), with the ability to apply them in day-to-day financial activities
- Speak, write, and read fluently in English
- Experience supporting month-end closing processes and contributing to financial reporting under established procedures
- Experience supporting the implementation of controls or contributing to audits over financial reporting environments
- Experience using financial models, KPIs, and data analysis to support business decisions
- Knowledge of SOX methodology and associated standards (sections 302, 404, AS5, PCAOB, etc.)
- Experience developing financial models in Excel with advanced functions (pivot tables, macros, VBA, Power Query)
- Experience with data analytics platforms (Power BI, Python, SQL, Tableau)
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
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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.
At Amazon, we are working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people.
Are you an enthusiastic, strongly motivated and hands-on Finance Professional? Do you have a work ethic based on a strong desire to exceed expectations, a flexible, can-do attitude in a high energy, entrepreneurial environment and do you possess strong interpersonal skills? Then we have a unique opportunity for you to become an active part of a dynamic & fast-growing environment.
Key job responsibilities
• Being a strong team player taking ownership and demonstrating self-initiative
• Drive or participate in national and international accounting projects
• Business partnering within the Amazon group
• Develop and manage scalable and automated processes
• International coordination with the global Accounting organization
• Responsibility for month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing of financial books.
• Assessment and evaluation of GAAP-to-GAAP differences
• Support improvements in accounting processes, internal workflows and implementation of best practices
About the team
Finance and Global Business Services
Basic qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field, or experience or equivalent experience in finance roles- Knowledge of one or multiple accounting frameworks (including US GAAP, IFRS, or local GAAP frameworks), with the ability to apply them in day-to-day financial activities
- Speak, write, and read fluently in English
- Experience supporting month-end closing processes and contributing to financial reporting under established procedures
- Experience supporting the implementation of controls or contributing to audits over financial reporting environments
- Experience using financial models, KPIs, and data analysis to support business decisions
- Knowledge of SOX methodology and associated standards (sections 302, 404, AS5, PCAOB, etc.)
Preferred qualifications
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent)- Experience developing financial models in Excel with advanced functions (pivot tables, macros, VBA, Power Query)
- Experience with data analytics platforms (Power BI, Python, SQL, Tableau)
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
m/w/d
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.