Senior Financial Analyst Consultant

Roles and responsibilities

• Leading annual financial statement preparation and audits across the region
• Reviewing local GAAP financial reporting close
• Supporting business expansion across the region, ensuring that all statutory requirements are identified and supported
• Business partnering with other Amazon teams, including FP&A, Tax, Transfer Pricing, Public Relations and Business and Corporate Legal
• Demonstrating strong technical accounting acumen to be able to conclude on accounting treatment of new product launches, projects and transactions
• Collaborating with global Accounting teams to identify, develop and implement best practices that can be used globally
• Identifying, articulating and communicating project and accounting operation risks to leadership, along with clear recommendations for resolution or mitigation
  

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience
• 3+ years of controls/audit/compliance/SOX roles experience
• 3+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience
• CPA
• * UAE National with a family book
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in accounting management in Big Four with Fortune 500 clients
• Experience designing and implementing controls or experience performing audits over financial reporting environment
• Experience researching and documenting support for accounting conclusions
• Experience in creating process improvements with automation and analysis
• Experience with Oracle, Essbase, TM1 and similar tools
• Experience in Excel (macros, index, conditional list, arrays, pivots, lookups)

Desired candidate profile

1. Advanced Financial Analysis

• Strong ability to analyze financial data, interpret trends, and identify key financial drivers.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and financial statement analysis.
• Ability to assess profitability, cost control, cash flow, and other financial metrics.

2. Budgeting and Forecasting

• Experience in creating and managing budgets and forecasts, including analyzing variances between actual and projected financial performance.
• Ability to work with different departments to gather data and align financial goals with business strategy.
• Expertise in long-term financial planning, forecasting future revenue, expenses, and capital needs.

3. Financial Reporting

• Strong experience in preparing and presenting detailed financial reports for senior management, stakeholders, and external auditors.
• Ability to create regular financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Understanding of accounting principles (GAAP or IFRS) to ensure accurate reporting.

4. Data Analysis and Visualization

• Proficiency in analyzing large sets of financial data and presenting the findings in an understandable format.
• Skilled in using data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI, or Tableau to create financial models and reports.
• Ability to summarize complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for decision-making.

5. Advanced Excel Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including the use of complex formulas, pivot tables, macros, and financial modeling tools.
• Expertise in using Excel for data analysis, scenario modeling, and financial forecasting.

6. Strategic Thinking and Business Acumen

• Strong ability to align financial analysis with overall business strategy and objectives.
• Skilled in making data-driven recommendations to improve financial performance, reduce costs, and enhance profitability.
• Ability to understand and interpret market trends, industry benchmarks, and business dynamics to support management in strategic decision-making.

7. Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking

• Ability to think analytically and solve complex financial problems.
• Skill in identifying discrepancies, risks, and opportunities from financial data and making recommendations.
• Proactive in addressing financial challenges and proposing solutions.