Sr. Financial Analyst

Overview Join the team building the infrastructure that powers the cloud We support the ongoing infrastructure build-out of AWS, the worlds largest data center service provider and are looking for highly motivated, high energy people to join our growing and talented team. Do you have a passion for partnering with operations to drive strategic business decisions? Do you enjoy working across functions to develop recommendations based operational performance, regional dynamics, and macro-economic trends? Do you enjoy having a seat at the table for all matters that impact your business? If so, this is the role for youAWS Data Center Capex Finance seeks a results-oriented Sr. Financial Analyst to partner with our construction teams to deliver new data center capacity on time and budget that meet our growing customer demand. The successful candidate will work closely with number of cross-functional stakeholders (construction, engineering, technical program managers, supply chain, data center operations, legal and other finance teams) to execute construction projects and cost savings or process improvement initiatives. Excellent independent judgment, and demonstrated leadership skills are a must. This role requires a self-starter who can leverage their analytical skills and attention to detail to ensure we do not constrain the business while maintaining strong financial controllership. This role regularly interacts with senior business partners, requiring strong interpersonal and communication skills.ResponsibilitiesServe as part of the regional leadership team responsible for delivering high quality and robust decisions with favorable business outcomes.Become subject matter expert for data center construction including cost drivers, pertinent technology roadmap, vendors, and specific regional / macroeconomic nuances.Establish annual/monthly performance targets, analyze variances to plan, and communicate key messages to senior leadership.Own the process of identifying defects, waste or inefficiencies in finance processes, and drive corrective action for and process improvement / automation to eliminate these defects and enable efficient business scaling.Identify and lead data center construction cost savings initiatives.Approve/control data center capital expenditureDrive automation initiatives leveraging GenAI toolsA day in the lifeThis role works very closely with multiple business partners in the development and execution of data center construction. Every day is unique, but will include diving deep into specific projects, understanding the drivers of cost, how these costs change over time, and then summarize these details for executive consumption. We are often called on to support ad-hoc analyses as business strategy evolves to determine optimal paths forward. At our scale of growth this team is also tasked with reinventing / simplifying our process, workflow and data management. You may also contribute to Finance Community events/programs focused on professional development or work/life harmony.Basic Qualifications3+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experienceBachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related analytical field (e.g., engineering, math, computer science)Preferred QualificationsKnowledge of Tableau2+ years of identifying, leading, and executing opportunities to improve, automate, standardize or simplify finance or business tools and processes experienceExperience with cube engine tools (e.g. TM1, Cognos or Essbase), SQL and Data warehouse2+ years of identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan experienceExperience working with multiple groups of stakeholders2+ years of building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making experienceExperience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (examples: SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos) and other financial systems (examples: Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards)Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $60,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $128,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . 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