Senior Financial Analyst

Job Description

Job summaryAmazon seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to lead a retail category finance activity. The person would play a key role in driving the category agenda and would work as business partner in delivering the business result. The key task would be to help the business in decision support through data analysis and business insight. In addition, this position supports and partners with various functions to develop annual plans, forecast, analyze trends, create metrics and perform analyses to support business decisions.The successful candidate will be strategic, analytical, and have the demonstrated ability to effectively manage the finances of a high-growth business. The successful candidate should be comfortable working in cross-functional teams, and demonstrate strong leadership skills. The ideal candidate must have superior attention to detail and the ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously. The position represents an exciting opportunity to be a part of an extremely dynamic and high paced environment, supporting a global organization and offers significant opportunities for rapid growth.Responsibilities include:Reporting and Analysis: Perform financial reporting and support monthly P&L analysis and financial forecasts Support in monthly/quarterly financial closing activity in close co-ordination with business and accounting teams Evaluate and question the Capex & Opex requirements and continuously benchmark cost productivity for the business Facilitate financial review meetings with business groups and work with business managers to ensure effective finance and cost management. Assist in Measuring and reporting progress on key goals for the business team in a timely manner Measuring and monitoring of metrics for new business initiatives Provide inputs for monthly and quarterly business reviews in a timely manner. Facilitate the business reviews with data analysis and follow through with business leaders on actionable items for improving business metrics over a period of time Perform ad-hoc business analyses, and financial modeling. Present recommendations to senior management on strategic decisions, and planned future initiatives Partnering with the Global leadership team to develop strategic multi-year or long term operating plans Execute and drive KPI metrics for business and operation performance Demonstrate appropriate understanding / working knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls, and apply them Ensure appropriate financial policies, procedures, and internal controls are in place, documented, and operating as intended.Leadership and Management: Execute vision and goals for the team or the department. Build relationships: Make and keep commitments, seek opportunities to partner with customers, be optimistic, and anticipate needs. Protect our brand: Know and live the values, ensure team members are living the values Work on critical projects that serve major parts of the business. Serve as Team lead for medium and large scale projects. Actively participate in strategic initiatives and special projects when assigned or required. Lead cross functional systems and process improvement initiatives Provide high level support to business partners. Compile and present materials to senior management. MBA/ CA/CPA, with 8+ or more years of post-qualification experience in Management reporting and analysis, Forecasting & Budgeting, business partnering Strong customer focus - both Internal / External A work ethic based on a strong desire to exceed expectations. Detail-oriented, well-organized. Ability to readily adapt to and lead through changing environment Experience in SQL Ecommerce, Retail, FMCG industry experience Arabic speaking Experience in COGNOS, oracle financials Experience in Quicksight, Tableau

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