Sr.FinOps Analyst, Payroll FP&A @ Amazon

s Amazon is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to identify, create, develop, and integrate innovative solutions and programs that lead to improvements in our Worldwide Finance Operations organization. The individual will also be charged with preparing and analysing the monthly budget to actual analysis, the monthly metrics reporting, variable cost productivity tracking, and cost out initiatives for Finance Operations Payroll. This position will team with Amazon Finance Operations, Payroll site leaders, and Accounts Payable to identify cost savings objectives. The candidate should have a strong desire in innovating processes and exceed expectations in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, primarily driving innovation. This person will also be expected to take ownership and drive positive change including evaluating and streamlining existing operational processes, controls and metrics.
Responsibilities include Driving annual budgeting, financial modelling, forecasting and variable cost productivity processes
Working closely with accounting and finance teams for month-end Opex accruals evaluating monthly results and variance analysis
Developing operation metrics, modifying and maintaining operational and design effectiveness of internal controls
Coordinating with all the Payroll teams in US, Canada, Europe, Japan, China, India and other locations to ensure strong communication, reporting, and best practices are identified, implemented and followed
Working closely with Corp FP&A, on month close / planning related reporting submissions.
Track variances between actuals vs forecast vs budget globally, working closely with peers in Payroll FP&A.
Communicating with key internal partners (accounts payable team, payroll vendor management team) and payroll vendors to ensure timely and accurate capture of payroll invoices
Helps define / adhere to policies related to AP and all entities invoices are compliant globally on spending and transaction policy.
Compile weekly and monthly communications and metrics reporting for business partners Maintaining the operational and design effectiveness of internal controls
Bachelors degree in accounting and commerce (B. Com)
Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications 3+ years of finance operations/shared services, accounts payable, account receivable (collections) or general ledger experience