As a Financial Analyst in Amazon's IT Finance team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's global technology infrastructure decisions and investments. This high-impact position requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills to drive data-driven insights that influence Amazon's large scale investment decisions. You'll lead complex financial modeling and analysis to optimize IT investments and infrastructure costs, while developing sophisticated metrics and KPIs to track technology spend effectiveness and ROI. Your responsibilities will include conducting in-depth analysis of capital asset lifecycles, partnering with IT leadership to identify cost optimization opportunities, and creating compelling data visualizations and executive-level reports. This role offers exceptional visibility, with your work being presented to and reviewed by senior leadership, including the CEO and CFO. Your analysis and strategic recommendations will have a direct influence on Amazon's technology foundation and employee productivity initiatives, driving company-wide technology infrastructure strategy. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial modeling capabilities, excellence in data visualization and executive communication, and the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights. Experience with large-scale technology investments is preferred. Join us in this dynamic role and make a significant impact on Amazon's technological future.

Key job responsibilities
Financial Analysis and Modeling:
• Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate IT investments and track service performance
• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis of IT service offerings, projects, and business initiatives
• Create and maintain metrics and KPIs to measure technology spend effectiveness and ROI
• Analyze trends in capital asset lifecycles to optimize value and inform replacement strategies
• Prepare detailed financial reports and forecasts for senior management review

Budgeting and Cost Optimization:
• Analyze budget variances and provide actionable recommendations
• Identify and execute cost optimization opportunities across the IT portfolio
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses for proposed initiatives and investments
• Support location strategy analysis to optimize global IT infrastructure costs

Process Excellence:
• Implement and maintain best practices in financial management and analysis
• Develop standardized reporting templates and analytical frameworks
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across financial reporting systems
• Drive process automation and efficiency improvements in financial operations

A day in the life
A typical day for this IT Financial Analyst is dynamic and multifaceted, blending strategic thinking with detailed analysis. The most exciting aspects include strategically collaborating with senior management to shape the future of IT services, using financial insights to drive decision-making and influence company direction. The analyst tackles complex financial puzzles, such as optimizing costs for IT projects or evaluating the potential of new technologies, while working closely with diverse teams, from IT project managers to operations, bridging the gap between technical and financial worlds.

About the team
The Stores Tech Finance team plays a crucial role in supporting the eCommerce and Shopping foundations at Amazon. This dynamic team comprises a blend of experienced professionals and fresh talents, fostering an environment that values diverse perspectives and continuous growth.

The Stores Tech Finance team is known for its strong team support and collaborative spirit. They work closely with supportive business partners.

With the freedom to implement innovative ideas and the trust of encouraging leadership, the Stores Tech Finance team thrives in an environment that fosters ambiguity and rewards calculated risk-taking.