Financial Analyst III- AP, AP

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Financial Analyst III– Accounts Payable (individual contributor)
Role Overview At Amazon, our mission is to be Earth’s most customer-centric company, and innovation on behalf of our customers drives everything we do. This role provides an exciting opportunity to join one of Amazon’s most strategic, high-impact, and rapidly growing teams. The Financial Analyst III– Accounts Payable (individual contributor) will be responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and well-controlled AP services for a specific geography or country. This role partners closely with stakeholders across the Finance Shared Services organization and the broader business to support growth while maintaining operational excellence. The ideal candidate is proactive, self-motivated, and analytical, with exceptional attention to detail, strong business modeling skills, and a proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders. This role requires frequent interaction with senior leadership, strong verbal and written communication skills, and comfort operating independently in ambiguous, fast-paced environments. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy Operate independently while initiating and managing complex departmental and cross-functional initiatives. Establish, enhance, and maintain policies and procedures to ensure compliance and adoption of best practices. Serve as a consultant or project lead across finance functions or in direct support of business operations. Act as an escalation point for resolving complex issues involving internal and external stakeholders. Drive execution of the team’s vision and strategic goals. Develop and communicate the team or department’s long-term vision and objectives. Business & Functional Responsibilities Lead the development and scaling of AP systems and processes to ensure timely vendor payments. Build, track, and analyze performance metrics, focusing on on-time payments, cost-reduction initiatives, and future headcount planning. Expand self-service capabilities to improve vendor experience and reduce manual effort. Deliver weekly and monthly reporting and performance updates to Director- and VP-level finance and business leaders. Design, implement, and maintain effective internal controls, ensuring operational and design effectiveness. Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve systems, processes, and overall efficiency. Basic Qualifications 10-12+ years of experience in tax, finance, or a related analytical field 10-12+ years of experience across multiple finance and accounting roles 10-12+ years of Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable experience 10-12+ years of experience applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analysis 10-12+ years of experience building financial and operational reports/datasets to support business decision-making 10-12+ years of experience driving process improvements through automation and analysis 10-12+ years of experience participating in continuous improvement initiatives to scale operations and strengthen controllership Bachelor’s degree in engineering, statistics, business, or equivalent quantitative field; or Bachelor’s degree with 10-12+ years in a quantitative role (e.g., engineering, process re-engineering, quality assurance) Preferred Qualifications 10-12+ years of experience identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, performing root cause analysis, and implementing escalation plans 10-12+ years of experience solving complex business problems through accurate financial models, analysis, and recommendations with measurable business impact (e.g., cost savings, operational efficiencies, customer benefits) MBA or CPA Knowledge of SQL and ETL processes Experience with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (e.g., SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos) and financial systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards) Experience in forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and interpreting financial results Why This Role Contribute to high-impact AP operations that scale globally Influence cross-functional finance and operational decisions Partner with senior leaders and global teams to drive process excellence Work in a fast-paced, innovative environment that encourages experimentation, learning, and delivering results

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
• 8+ years of multiple finance and accounting roles experience
• 8+ years of Accounts Receivable or Account Payable experience
• 8+ years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses experience
• 8+ years of building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making experience
• 8+ years of creating process improvements with automation and analysis experience
• 8+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, statistics or business, or Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of quantitative role (engineering, process re-engineering, quality assurance) experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 6+ years of identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan experience
• 6+ years of solving complex business challenges by delivering accurate and timely financial models, analysis, and recommendations that have a proven impact on business (e.g., financial savings, operational improvements, or customer benefits) experience
• MBA, or CPA
• Knowledge of SQL/ETL
• Experience 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)
• Experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of results