Senior Financial Analyst, Amazon

• Do you want to shape the future of entertainment while driving financial strategy for one of Amazon's most creative businesses?
• 3+ years of building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making experience
• 3+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related analytical field (e.g., engineering, math, computer science)

Desirable

• Amazon Studios seeks a Financial Analyst II to serve as a strategic finance business partner supporting our Studios operations
• In this role, you'll go beyond traditional analysis to become a trusted advisor to business leaders, combining rigorous financial expertise with strategic thinking to drive decision-making and optimize budgets
• You'll be at the intersection of finance and creativity, supporting operational planning, monthly close processes, and quarterly guidance while developing a deep understanding of the Studios business
• This role offers a unique opportunity to work across multiple departments within Studios, gaining exposure to the diverse functions that bring entertainment to millions of customers worldwide while adding a strategic layer to financial decision-making
• Partner with business leaders across Studios departments to understand their operational needs, solve complex financial challenges, and deliver insights that inform strategic investment decisions and resource allocation
• Evaluate spending portfolios to identify initiatives with the greatest ROI potential, guiding stakeholders toward budget optimization strategies that fund high-impact projects while reducing low-return expenditures
• Build and maintain financial reports, models, and dashboards that convert data into actionable insights for senior leadership, enabling data-driven prioritization of resources
• Proactively audit financial data for accuracy, identify discrepancies, escalate issues, and implement process improvements to enhance controllership and scale efficiency
• Execute month-end close processes, operational planning cycles, and quarterly guidance while ensuring accuracy and meeting critical deadlines
• Analyze budget-to-actual variances, identify root causes, and provide clear recommendations to stakeholders on how to reallocate spending toward higher-value initiatives and fund new projects from savings
• Your day begins by analyzing budget-to-actuals performance, identifying variances, and preparing insights for stakeholder discussions
• You'll spend time meeting with business partners across different Studios departments to solve funding challenges—determining how to reallocate savings to support new projects while ensuring compliance with financial controls
• Throughout the day, you'll leverage financial tools and AI automation to streamline repetitive processes, allowing you to focus on strategic analysis
• You'll also dedicate time to ensuring critical monthly and quarterly deadlines are met, collaborating with your team to maintain accuracy and deliver results
• Join a dynamic finance team that supports the Studios business by managing fixed operating expenses, including technology investments and operational costs
• This team serves as a strategic partner to Studios leadership, providing the financial insights that enable innovation at scale. Your role will specifically focus on non-headcount expenses, giving you the opportunity to develop deep expertise in this critical area
• The team values collaboration, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing. You'll work alongside finance professionals who are passionate about understanding the entertainment business while maintaining financial discipline
• As you grow in this role, you'll gain exposure to various Studios departments, building relationships across the organization and contributing to an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives drive better business outcomes