Senior Financial Analyst, Accounting
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Occupation TypeFinance and investment analysts and advisers
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
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£45,800
(£23.49 per hour)
Occupation rate applies
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Description
Description
We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to become a key member of the EMEA Indirect Tax 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.
This position is office-based. Amazon encourages open communication about unique needs for flexible arrangements.
Key job responsibilities
We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to become a key member of the EMEA Indirect Tax 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.
This position is office-based. Amazon encourages open communication about unique needs for flexible arrangements.
Key job responsibilities
- Representing the EMEA Accounting team.
- 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.
- Experience in tax, finance or a related analytical field
- Experience applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses
- Experience in creating process improvements with automation and analysis
- Experience in identifying, leading, and executing opportunities to improve, automate, standardize or simplify finance or business tools and processes
- Experience with advanced use of SQL for data mining and business intelligence
- Experience in multiple finance and accounting roles, or experience in accounting management in Big Four with Fortune 500 clients
- Knowledge of Excel at an advanced level
- Certified accountant qualification (CPA, ACCA or equivalent)
- Experience managing and coordinating multiple projects simultaneously
- Knowledge of IFRS or other accounting frameworks;
- Solid organizational skills along with an aptitude for information technology
- Excellent communication and organization skills, including the ability to anticipate, identify and communicate risks to leadership
- Passion to continuously enhance processes and reduce manual efforts through automation or optimization initiatives.
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Company
- Amazon UK Services Ltd.
Job ID: A10399470
Job ID: A10399470