Amazon
Senior Financial Analyst, Studios, Original Content Planning & Analysis
Amazon, Culver City, California, United States, 90232
Description
Amazon Studios is responsible for producing and acquiring compelling, exclusive Original content for our massive global base of Amazon Prime Video customers. As the home of Original shows and movies like the Emmy Award-winning comedy The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, the raucous and satirical superhero takedown The Boys, the sequel to Eddie Murphy's cult-classic film Coming 2 America, and the TV adaptation of The Lord of the Rings, we are just getting started. We need your passion, innovative ideas, and creativity to help take us to new heights.
Amazon Studios is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our team. The Senior Financial Analyst will support the financial planning efforts, with direct ownership of key line items on our Studios P&L. With direct influence over content investment decisions and strategy, this is an ideal opportunity for a finance professional who is passionate about data, analytics, driving value for customers, and, of course, video content.
Key job responsibilities
Provide timely, accurate and complete financial forecasting and reporting for our Studios
Perform financial analyses to our key stakeholders throughout their decision-making processes
Implement strategies to increase the efficiency of our Studio operations
Execute opportunities for process improvement and automation
Contribute to post-mortem analyses to determine areas for optimization and improvement on past content investment decisions
A day in the life
This role requires strong financial modelling skills, keen attention to detail and the ability to influence at the working level to drive the organization to the right result. This role has regular interaction with multiple teams across Amazon Studios and Prime Video, and requires strong communication skills, as well as the ability to problem-solve. The successful candidate will have operated in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment and will be able to prioritize multiple projects.
Basic Qualifications
3+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related analytical field (e.g., engineering, math, computer science)
Preferred Qualifications
MBA
Previous Entertainment/Media experience.
Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau or similar BI tools.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Attention to detail and the ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities.
Advanced proficiency in Excel.
Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (i.e. SQL, MS Access, Essbase and/or Cognos) and other financial systems such (e.g. Oracle).
Experience in creating process improvements with automation and analysis
Experience in financial modeling, P&L management or analysis
Experience in identifying, leading, and executing opportunities to improve, automate, standardize or simplify finance or business tools and processes
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Amazon Studios is responsible for producing and acquiring compelling, exclusive Original content for our massive global base of Amazon Prime Video customers. As the home of Original shows and movies like the Emmy Award-winning comedy The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, the raucous and satirical superhero takedown The Boys, the sequel to Eddie Murphy's cult-classic film Coming 2 America, and the TV adaptation of The Lord of the Rings, we are just getting started. We need your passion, innovative ideas, and creativity to help take us to new heights.
Amazon Studios is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our team. The Senior Financial Analyst will support the financial planning efforts, with direct ownership of key line items on our Studios P&L. With direct influence over content investment decisions and strategy, this is an ideal opportunity for a finance professional who is passionate about data, analytics, driving value for customers, and, of course, video content.
Key job responsibilities
Provide timely, accurate and complete financial forecasting and reporting for our Studios
Perform financial analyses to our key stakeholders throughout their decision-making processes
Implement strategies to increase the efficiency of our Studio operations
Execute opportunities for process improvement and automation
Contribute to post-mortem analyses to determine areas for optimization and improvement on past content investment decisions
A day in the life
This role requires strong financial modelling skills, keen attention to detail and the ability to influence at the working level to drive the organization to the right result. This role has regular interaction with multiple teams across Amazon Studios and Prime Video, and requires strong communication skills, as well as the ability to problem-solve. The successful candidate will have operated in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment and will be able to prioritize multiple projects.
Basic Qualifications
3+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related analytical field (e.g., engineering, math, computer science)
Preferred Qualifications
MBA
Previous Entertainment/Media experience.
Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau or similar BI tools.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Attention to detail and the ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities.
Advanced proficiency in Excel.
Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (i.e. SQL, MS Access, Essbase and/or Cognos) and other financial systems such (e.g. Oracle).
Experience in creating process improvements with automation and analysis
Experience in financial modeling, P&L management or analysis
Experience in identifying, leading, and executing opportunities to improve, automate, standardize or simplify finance or business tools and processes
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.