FinOps Specialist – AP

Job Title: FinOps Specialist – AP

Elevate Vendor Relationships and Drive Operational Excellence

We're seeking a strategic and collaborative professional to transform vendor interactions and optimize financial operations. In this pivotal role, you'll be the critical bridge between Amazon's finance ecosystem and our top-tier vendors, solving complex challenges and creating seamless business experiences.

A Day in the Life

Your day will be dynamic and impact-driven. You'll dive into vendor performance data, craft strategic communication plans, and proactively resolve potential financial disruptions. You'll engage with vendors, analyze intricate financial trends, and develop innovative solutions that streamline our global operations.

About the Team

Our Global Finance Operations team is a collaborative powerhouse dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of financial precision and vendor relationships. We work together to create efficient, transparent, and mutually beneficial partnerships that drive Amazon's global business forward.

Key Job Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive root cause analyses of financial discrepancies and develop strategic resolution initiatives
Manage relationships with top-tier vendors, fostering trust and ensuring smooth business operations
Create and maintain detailed vendor health scorecards, proactively addressing potential account risks
Analyze operational performance metrics and develop insightful presentations for internal and external stakeholders
Collaborate cross-functionally with Retail and Finance teams to align vendor management strategies

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field
Demonstrated experience in financial operations and vendor management
Proficiency in financial analysis and performance tracking
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Advanced spreadsheet and data visualization software expertise

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Business or Finance
Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
Multilingual communication capabilities
Advanced certification in financial management
Experience in global vendor relationship management

Basic Qualifications

- 6+ years of finance experience
- 4+ years of Accounts Receivable or Account Payable experience
- 2+ years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses experience
- Knowledge of standard software including Excel, Access, Oracle, Essbase, SQL and VBA skills
- Experience using data to influence business decisions
- Experience in corporate finance including budgeting/planning, forecasting and reporting

Preferred Qualifications

- 2+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience

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