Senior Financial Analyst

Who you are

• 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
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field
• CMA, or Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent)
• Knowledge of accounting frameworks such as US GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards), or local GAAP standards
• Experience working in a large public accounting firm or multi-national corporate tax department
• Experience in English-language communication skills, both written and verbal
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent)
• Knowledge of of financial reporting tools (Cognos, Redshift)
• 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)
• Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines
• Experience working in large teams or at a national/multinational organization, or experience in accounting management in Big Four with Fortune 500 clients
• Experience working in large teams or at a national/multinational organization
• Experience with computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), or experience with Microsoft office tools like Word, Excel, Outlook, and OneNote

What the job involves

• We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to become a key member of the UK EMEA Non-AWS Lease Accounting team, located in our London office
• The role has responsibility for the controllership and accounting function in support of the UK operations
• The accounting flows are operated in multiple legal entities with involvement of a number of stakeholders in different locations
• In addition to the accounting and reporting responsibilities, the individual will drive cross-border projects and develop best practice in processes and controllership on an international level
• They will also drive implementation of policies with the financial leadership team based out of worldwide Amazon locations
• Candidates for this position will be expected to demonstrate they were top performers at their level
• Preparation of various deliverables to support both internal and external financial reporting needs, including analytic commentary and the preparation of supplementary financial analysis for management and other stakeholders
• Preparation and review of monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and annual financial statements
• Leading certain month end close activities, ensuring that relevant deadlines are met
• Direct responsibility for improving accounting processes and controls for a business with a high volume of transactions
• Actively participating in cross functional project launches from scoping through to testing and launch
• Responsibility for actively engaging with a variety of stakeholders within the business, including technology and administrative team on business integration projects