Elevate the Music Industry's Financial Landscape with Amazon
Join a dynamic team where your financial expertise will directly shape the future of music streaming. At Amazon Music, you'll transform complex financial challenges into strategic solutions that impact millions of music lovers worldwide. We're seeking a strategic Finance Manager who can blend analytical prowess with creative problem-solving to drive our music licensing financial strategy.
Key job responsibilities
- Drive strategic financial initiatives for music licensing through advanced modeling and process improvements
- Develop comprehensive financial metrics and analysis for complex music licensing deals
- Create and execute projects with high complexity and strategic importance
- Collaborate with multiple business stakeholders to develop actionable financial strategies
- Proactively identify and mitigate financial risks while optimizing operational efficiency
A day in the life
Your day will be a blend of strategic analysis, collaborative problem-solving, and innovative financial modeling. You'll work in a fast-paced environment where your insights can transform how we approach music licensing finances. Expect to engage with cross-functional teams, leverage ground-breaking tools, and create financial frameworks that support Amazon Music's global vision.
About the team
We are a collaborative and innovative finance team dedicated to supporting Amazon Music's mission of connecting artists and listeners. Our team thrives on intellectual curiosity, data-driven decision-making, and a passion for transforming the music industry. We value diverse perspectives and empower each team member to contribute meaningfully to our collective goals.- 5+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
- 4+ years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses experience
- 4+ years of building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making experience
- 4+ years of creating process improvements with automation and analysis experience
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related analytical field (e.g., engineering, math, computer science)- 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
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $85,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $179,500/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.
