Join the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Finance team! We are looking for entrepreneurial, analytical, creative, flexible leaders to help us redefine the IT industry. As finance leaders, we’re not just a reporting function, but a core part of the business, developing strong partnerships and creating value through insightful analyses. If you want to be a part of a fast moving, dynamic organization then this is the role for you!

The Sr. Financial Analyst will be responsible for financial analysis and reporting, supporting monthly financial close activities, preparation of annual budgeting and forecasting processes, and controllership. They will partner with the sales finance teams and business operations to align financial insights with strategic priorities and provide recommendations for decision-making related to the AWS Public Sector business.

In this role, you’ll be well positioned to collaborate with senior Sales, Operations, and Finance leaders to build financial plans, analyze large-scale investment opportunities, develop new go-to-market strategies, and identify opportunities for business growth. You will play key roles in both running the day-to-day business and helping drive strategic growth for the future.

Key job responsibilities
• Manage quarterly, annual and multi-year budgeting and forecasting processes for the Public Sector sales team.
• Lead monthly reviews of financial and operating metrics.
• Analyze variances to forecast and proactively communicate key drivers to senior management.
• Work closely with business strategy and sales operations teams, providing analytical support through deep-dive analysis.
• Be an expert in managing data in financial systems and leverage automation to create insightful reports to drive business improvement.
• Liaise with various accounting teams on month end close, new programs and initiatives.
• Train business teams on finance processes, assist with the implementation of new programs, and communicate updates to central guidance.