Security is "job zero" at Amazon, by which we mean it's even more important than any number one priority. Amazon Security Finance is a key strategic partner to senior Security leaders. We help build a strong security culture by owning financial planning, contollership, and reporting to a growing Security business team.This Finance Analyst will be an integral part of our Stores Finance Security team. The scope goes beyond merely planning and reporting the numbers to understanding the underlying trends, driving accuracy in forecasting, surfacing insights, and responding to questions from senior leadership. The successful candidate will be able to interpret financial results and effectively communicate a business narrative.Key job responsibilities- Serve as a finance leader within the AWS Security finance team supporting AWS Proactive Security, including input on business strategy, team development, and management of planning processes.- Regular weekly & monthly reporting that influences business decisions and and strategy.- Develop and maintain scalable financial models that drive planning decisions, enables controllership, and gives visibility to business drivers.- Perform various ad hoc analyses to help leaders solve business problems and understand the financial implications.- Be able to thrive and deliver results in an ambiguous, fast-paced, and dynamic environment.We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:Arlington, VA, USA | Seattle, WA, USA- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field- 7+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience- Experience building and managing financial models for business forecasting and problem solving- Experience communicating results to senior leadership- Experience performing ad hoc analysis using advanced Excel- Experience delivering results for large, cross-functional initiatives/projects- 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)- 5+ 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- 5+ years of building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making experience- 5+ years of identifying, leading, and executing opportunities to improve, automate, standardize or simplify finance or business tools and processes experienceOur compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $81,100/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. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.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.