Finance Manager

Who you are

• Are you passionate about financial storytelling at a global scale?
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related analytical field (e.g., engineering, math, computer science)
• Experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and data interpretation of results
• Experience building and managing financial models for business forecasting and problem solving
• Experience in solving complex business challenges by delivering accurate and timely financial models, analysis, and recommendations that have a proven impact on business (e.g., financial savings, operational improvements, or customer benefits), or experience communicating results to senior leadership
• Experience communicating results to senior leadership
• Experience in tax, finance or a related analytical field, or experience in financial modeling, P&L management or analysis
• Experience in building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making, or experience communicating results to senior leadership
• Experience delivering results for large, cross-functional initiatives/projects
• Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (examples: SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos) and other financial systems (examples: Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards), or experience in tax, finance or a related analytical field
• Experience in creating process improvements with automation and analysis

What the job involves

• Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Financial Manager to serve as the strategic bridge between our Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Data Centre Finance team and the central Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team in Seattle
• In this role, you'll own coordination and narration of EMEA data center investments and operations, working across Construction, Energy, and Operations teams during one of the most exciting growth periods in cloud computing history
• As AWS scales rapidly to meet unprecedented AI demands, you'll be at the forefront of innovation—leveraging AI tools to transform how we operate and scale our finance function
• This dynamic role offers the unique opportunity to shape strategic decision-making across one of the fastest-growing regions in cloud infrastructure, while developing expertise in financial modeling, cross-functional collaboration, and advanced analytics in a technology leader
• At Amazon, we believe that in-person collaboration is essential to our culture and innovation
• While we allow flexibility for personal circumstances, we generally expect employees to work from our offices five days a week
• This approach has consistently shown that spontaneous interactions, rapid problem-solving, and the energy of in-person teamwork lead to better results for our customers
• In particular, our data shows that teams working together in person are more effective at making complex decisions, onboarding new team members, and fostering the kind of creative collaboration that has driven Amazon's success
• The serendipitous hallway conversations and impromptu whiteboarding sessions that happen naturally in an office environment have proven invaluable to our invention process and maintaining our high bar for excellence
• Serve as the primary point of contact between EMEA Data Centre Finance and Seattle FP&A, coordinating planning cycles, tracking deliverables, and ensuring timely communication of strategic financial narratives
• Consolidate and analyze EMEA financial results during monthly close, providing clear commentary on variance drivers and performance trends to leadership teams
• Build and maintain financial reports, forecasts, and headcount planning models using financial systems and advanced Excel functions to analyze large datasets
• Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicator (KPI) metrics for business initiatives and operational performance, measuring progress on key goals with accuracy and timeliness
• Identify and implement process improvements to automate, standardize, and simplify finance workflows, while resolving data discrepancies and partnering on solutions to enhance data quality
• Every day will be different. You'll coordinate with the EMEA finance team to gather monthly financial results, then dive into variance analysis to uncover the story behind the numbers
• During planning cycles, you'll facilitate cross-functional discussions, consolidating inputs and reviewing strategic forecasts with local management
• You'll connect with the Seattle FP&A team to communicate EMEA's financial performance and strategic initiatives
• You'll leverage AI-powered tools to automate reporting processes and conduct ad-hoc analyses that inform critical investment decisions
• Throughout, you'll balance financial close activities, accruals, and KPI reporting while continuously seeking innovative ways to scale your impact alongside the business
• The EMEA Data Centre Finance team partners with business teams who source, construct, and operate data centers across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
• As AWS experiences unprecedented growth driven by AI innovation, we're scaling rapidly to support the infrastructure demands of tomorrow. Our team embraces this challenge by leveraging AI tools and innovative approaches to work smarter and faster
• We're building an inclusive team of finance professionals who thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and aren't afraid to challenge the status quo. You'll have the opportunity to develop new skills in AI-assisted financial analysis while contributing to strategic decisions that shape the future of cloud computing infrastructure across EMEA and globally