Senior Financial Analyst
- Recruiter
- Amazon UK
- Location
- London, Greater London, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Posted
- 10 Sep 2022
- Closes
- 10 Oct 2022
- Ref
- 2143589
- Approved employers
- Approved employer
- Job role
- Financial analyst
- Sector
- Digital, Retail and FMCG
Job summary
Amazon's offer a number leading European entertainment services.
We're looking for exceptional people with outstanding accounting and analytical skills. People who are entrepreneurial, driven and who have what it takes, to make us the place for people to come to, for their entertainment needs.
Based in Shoreditch, the EU Digital Accounting team has an opening for a Senior Financial Analyst to support the controllership activities of the Amazon Digital, including supporting expansion project, annual statutory audits and other regulatory reporting requirements. The Senior Financial Analyst will collaborate with Tax, Legal, Finance and Tech teams for Amazon Digital matters and will support business initiatives including restructures and product launches in new markets, as the business continues to expand.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable in dealing with ambiguity with a strong ability to prioritise multiple projects and to execute deliverables with excellent communication and to a high standard. The ability to influence stakeholders will also be essential to succeed in this role.
Role Responsibilities:
In return, we will offer you an attractive package including basic salary, stock units, and other excellent benefits including healthcare. You will also have the opportunity to develop a rewarding career with one of the UK's leading online retailers.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Amazon's offer a number leading European entertainment services.
We're looking for exceptional people with outstanding accounting and analytical skills. People who are entrepreneurial, driven and who have what it takes, to make us the place for people to come to, for their entertainment needs.
Based in Shoreditch, the EU Digital Accounting team has an opening for a Senior Financial Analyst to support the controllership activities of the Amazon Digital, including supporting expansion project, annual statutory audits and other regulatory reporting requirements. The Senior Financial Analyst will collaborate with Tax, Legal, Finance and Tech teams for Amazon Digital matters and will support business initiatives including restructures and product launches in new markets, as the business continues to expand.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable in dealing with ambiguity with a strong ability to prioritise multiple projects and to execute deliverables with excellent communication and to a high standard. The ability to influence stakeholders will also be essential to succeed in this role.
Role Responsibilities:
- Ad hoc, cross functional project work, including, but not limited to, supporting business initiatives ensuring accounting and tax compliance;
- 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;
- Serve as a functional expert for cross-border accounting considerations;
- Building an efficient and effective internal controls environment that is consistent with Amazon's high standards and practices;
- Applying knowledge of multiple reporting systems to deliver solutions. This requires advanced computer literacy (MS Office, especially Excel & Access) and the aptitude to understand system dependencies. Knowledge of Oracle, Hyperion Essbase and database structures are an advantage.
In return, we will offer you an attractive package including basic salary, stock units, and other excellent benefits including healthcare. You will also have the opportunity to develop a rewarding career with one of the UK's leading online retailers.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- ACA, CIMA, ACCA or similar credentials required
- Relevant post qualification accounting experience (public practice/industry mix preferred)
- Strong focus on controls
- Detailed experience of a monthly close cycle, periodic financial reporting and related analytical analysis with a knowledge of various GAAP accounting rules including US GAAP, UK GAAP and IFRS
- Candidates must have demonstrated an ability to successfully lead complex, milestone driven projects.