Senior Financial Analyst Consultant

• Leading annual financial statement preparation and audits across the region
• Reviewing local GAAP financial reporting close
• Supporting business expansion across the region, ensuring that all statutory requirements are identified and supported
• Business partnering with other Amazon teams, including FP&A, Tax, Transfer Pricing, Public Relations and Business and Corporate Legal
• Demonstrating strong technical accounting acumen to conclude on accounting treatment of new product launches, projects, and transactions
• Collaborating with global Accounting teams to identify, develop, and implement best practices that can be used globally
• Identifying, articulating, and communicating project and accounting operation risks to leadership, along with clear recommendations for resolution or mitigation

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience
• 3+ years of controls/audit/compliance/SOX roles experience
• 3+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience
• CPA
• * UAE National with a family book

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in accounting management in Big Four with Fortune 500 clients
• Experience designing and implementing controls or performing audits over financial reporting environment
• Experience researching and documenting support for accounting conclusions
• Experience in creating process improvements with automation and analysis
• Experience with Oracle, Essbase, TM1 and similar tools
• Experience in Excel (macros, index, conditional list, arrays, pivots, lookups)

Desired Candidate Profile

1. Advanced Financial Analysis
   • Strong ability to analyze financial data, interpret trends, and identify key financial drivers.
   • Proficiency in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and financial statement analysis.
   • Ability to assess profitability, cost control, cash flow, and other financial metrics.
2. Budgeting and Forecasting
   • Experience in creating and managing budgets and forecasts, including analyzing variances between actual and projected financial performance.
   • Ability to work with different departments to gather data and align financial goals with business strategy.
   • Expertise in long-term financial planning, forecasting future revenue, expenses, and capital needs.
3. Financial Reporting
   • Strong experience in preparing and presenting detailed financial reports for senior management, stakeholders, and external auditors.
   • Ability to create regular financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
   • Understanding of accounting principles (GAAP or IFRS) to ensure accurate reporting.
4. Data Analysis and Visualization
   • Proficiency in analyzing large sets of financial data and presenting the findings in an understandable format.
   • Skilled in using data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI, or Tableau to create financial models and reports.
   • Ability to summarize complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for decision-making.
5. Advanced Excel Skills
   • Advanced proficiency in Excel, including the use of complex formulas, pivot tables, macros, and financial modeling tools.
   • Expertise in using Excel for data analysis, scenario modeling, and financial forecasting.
6. Strategic Thinking and Business Acumen
   • Strong ability to align financial analysis with overall business strategy and objectives.
   • Skilled in making data-driven recommendations to improve financial performance, reduce costs, and enhance profitability.
   • Ability to understand and interpret market trends, industry benchmarks, and business dynamics to support management in strategic decision-making.
7. Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
   • Ability to think analytically and solve complex financial problems.
   • Skill in identifying discrepancies, risks, and opportunities from financial data and making recommendations.
   • Proactive in addressing financial challenges and proposing solutions.