Finance Manager

Based in London, Amazon's Prime Video team has an opening for a Finance Manager to support the international operational accounting activities of Prime Video.

Amazon is a pioneering, dynamic, and energetic company that thrives on unique and peculiar ways. We take pride in our single-minded obsession over customer satisfaction and our ability to maintain a curious and vibrant culture no matter how large the company grows. We endeavor to build our legacy as Earth's most customer-centric company and to continue to cultivate and nourish our innovative environment through our mission to hire the best. If you are a financial accounting professional who consistently exceeds expectations, who dares to make bold decisions, and whose ears perk up at the prospect of a challenge, then Amazon is a place where your career can flourish.

When working at Amazon, your ability to make a difference and take ownership of your career begins on day one. You can expect a collaborative, team-driven environment that encourages employees to learn, be curious, and have a bias for action. Part of this propensity for continuous learning shows itself in Amazon's strong encouragement of movement and growth within the Accounting department and within the company as a whole. We aim to hire and develop those who will raise the bar over the course of their career at Amazon (and not just in their first position).

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.

Key job responsibilities:

• Supporting all aspects of our accounting and reporting process.

• End-to-end process ownership to support finance and business partners.

• Understand internal control design concepts to assess the effectiveness of controls and design new effective processes and controls for emerging and growing business activities.

• Execute judgment and ensure the right decisions are reached to accurately report financial results.

• Drive projects, provide accounting guidance and often serve as first point of contact for finance and business partners to resolve issues.

Basic qualifications:

• ACA, CIMA, ACCA or similar credentials required

• Relevant post qualification accounting experience (public practice/industry mix preferred)

• 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.

Preferred qualifications:

• Excellent analytical skills

• Experience working with a fast-paced, high-tech start-up or complex company

• Demonstrated history of solving multiple complex operational and accounting challenges

• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills

• Experience working with Oracle

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• ACA, CIMA, ACCA or similar credentials required

• Relevant post qualification accounting experience (public practice/industry mix preferred)

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent analytical skills

• Experience working with a fast-paced, high-tech start-up or complex company

• Demonstrated history of solving multiple complex operational and accounting challenges

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