Finance Manager, Amazon

• Extensive relevant experience in accounting functions
• CPA / ACCA / ACA / CIMA or equivalent certification
• Knowledge of GAAP accounting rules including US GAAP and IFRS
• Working understanding of an internal control framework and a solid understanding of the concepts of control design and operational efficiency

Desirable

• We are seeking a Finance Manager to become a key member of the EMEA Accounting team, located in our London office
• The role has responsibility for aspects of the controllership and accounting function in support of the EMEA operations
• The accounting flows are operated in multiple legal entities with involvement of a number of stakeholders in different locations
• This position will be focused on reporting results to the business and implementing process improvements to support global goals
• In addition to the accounting and reporting responsibilities, the individual will own and drive cross-border projects and develop best practice in processes and controllership on an international level, with an emphasis on utilizing new technology and developing subject matter expertise in this area
• They will also create and drive the implementation of policies with the financial leadership team based out of worldwide Amazon locations
• Leading and driving various meetings with senior management on key financial statement areas
• Ownership of the monthly, quarterly, and annual closes for the EMEA operations while implementing and maintaining adequate mechanisms and forums for reviews, decision making and escalations with finance partners and management
• Driving standardization and continuous improvement of processes and controls to obtain the highest integrity of financial reporting (US, local GAAP, and management reporting)—including partnering with appropriate stakeholders, for a successful end-to-end approach to reporting
• Delivering functional projects on a cross-country level, such as implementing best accounting/ controllership practice to enhance and deepen the control environment
• Ensuring that the EMEA Accounting activities are aligned across the Worldwide Accounting Organization
• Influencing and articulating accounting/ finance terminology to the non-finance community
• Supports internal and external audit processes

Amazon is the world's largest online retailer, and is well-known for its disruption of well-established industries. The company is present in numerous verticals, including cloud computing with Amazon Web Services, AI with its range of Alexa devices and a global marketplace more commonly referred to as 'the everything store'. Acquisitions include Ring, Twitch, Whole Foods Market, and IMDb.