About this role
Amazon is a US-based multinational electronic commerce company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Amazon.com started as an online bookstore, but soon diversified into many other categories, with a vision to be earth's most customer-centric company & to build a place where people can come to find and discover anything they might want to buy online. Amazon's Global Finance Solutions (GFS) team is a fast-paced, team-focused, dynamic environment and delivering great experiences for our customers is top priority. GFS is seeking a Financial Analyst to support our team. Key job responsibilities Perform financial reporting and support monthly P&L analysis and financial forecasts Developing and reporting on financial and operational performance metrics Support in monthly/quarterly financial closing activity in close co-ordination with business and accounting teams Assist in Measuring and reporting progress on key goals for the business team in a timely manner Provide inputs for monthly and quarterly business reviews in a timely manner. Facilitate the business reviews with data analysis and follow through with business leaders on actionable items for improving business metrics over a period of time Perform ad-hoc business analyses, and financial modeling. Present recommendations to senior management on strategic decisions, and planned future initiatives Demonstrate appropriate understanding / working knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls, and apply them Responsible to frame and deliver team objectives. Drive process improvements required to enhance controls.