Finance Manager

Who you are

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related analytical field (e.g., engineering, math, computer science), or Bachelor's degree
• Speak, write, and read fluently in French
• Experience in Excel (macros, index, conditional list, arrays, pivots, lookups), or experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (i.e. SQL, MS Power Query, Python)
• Experience building and managing financial models for business forecasting and problem solving
• Demonstrable Finance experience, with ability to partner with senior leadership, and produce analyses that aids strategic decision-making
• MBA, or CPA
• Experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of results
• Experience working in a matrixed environment, influencing strategy, and achieving goals by working across the organization
• Experience dealing well with ambiguity, prioritizing needs, and delivering measurable results in an agile environment

What the job involves

• Join the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Finance team as a Finance Manager partnering with our EMEA Amazon Global Sales teams to deliver strategic initiatives, increase revenue, and maximize return on investments while delighting our customers
• In this role, you will support senior Sales Leaders by diving deep into business drivers, identifying measures of success, building and implementing mechanisms to drive governance, and providing data-driven insights that influence decision making
• You'll leverage your expertise in financial analysis, business partnering, and clear communication to develop strategic frameworks that drive long-term revenue growth in a dynamic, innovative environment at the forefront of technology
• Partner with Sales Leaders to develop and implement strategic initiatives, creating financial frameworks that drive data-informed business decisions and maximize return on investments
• Build and maintain key reporting metrics (KPIs) with compelling narratives that help business partners understand performance trends and take appropriate action
• Perform complex financial analyses and develop scalable mechanisms that provide insights on business drivers, identifying opportunities for growth and operational improvements
• Present financial summaries and business insights to senior management, effectively communicating complex finance topics with the right level of detail for informed decision-making
• Drive short and long-term financial planning processes, collaborating across organizations to ensure alignment with strategic objectives while maintaining strong financial controllership
• Your day balances established financial mechanisms with tackling new challenges that require innovative thinking
• You might start by reviewing key performance metrics and preparing insightful analyses for an upcoming business review with Sales leadership
• Throughout the day, you'll collaborate with cross-functional partners on strategic initiatives, dive deep into data to uncover business insights, and develop recommendations that drive action
• The role offers a stimulating mix of structured financial processes and ambiguous problem-solving opportunities that allow you to create new solutions