Job Description
Amazon’s Prime Video is a premium on-demand video entertainment service that offers customers the greatest choice in what to watch from popular Prime Original Movies and TV shows such as The Summer I Turned Pretty, The Boys or The Rings of Power. The service also offers TV shows that are exclusively available for Prime members in each country such as Mentiras, Culpa Mia and LOL, and live sport including the NHL in Canada, Copa do Brasil in Brasil, or ICC cricket in Australia. Beyond this content exclusivity, Prime Video Channels further differentiates from other video-on-demand services by offering Prime members the opportunity to subscribe to hundreds of channels like Paramount+, AppleTV+, MAX and Universal+ with hundreds of thousands of additional titles to watch instantly with no extra apps to download or long-term contracts. Prime Video is at the forefront of the entertainment industry and growing fast, available in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. We work in a dynamic and exciting environment where innovation on behalf of our customers is at the heart of everything we do. If this sounds exciting to you, then this is where you begin the journey.
Prime Video Channels International Finance team seeks a Finance Manager based in our Amazon office in Seattle to support Prime Video Channels business strategy and performance across Latin America, Canada and Australia/New Zealand. In doing so, you will partner with key stakeholders from Prime Video Finance, the Channels Content Acquisition, Partner Management, and Marketing teams, as well wider Prime Video business, Tech organizations and Amazon Advertising worldwide.
Key job responsibilities
Providing financial and business analysis, and recommendations to operating senior business partners, sometimes with limited or ambiguous information.
Supporting internal customer groups in all finance matters including budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, cost tracking and control.
Preparing and reviewing regular documentation for financial review meetings with key Prime Video Channels, Prime Video, and Finance stakeholders worldwide.
Monitoring cost-center expenditures versus forecasts and budgets and providing the bridge between them.
Supporting the Finance and Business leadership as required on ad-hoc and longer-term analysis requests.
A day in the life
Every day is different and you will constantly be challenged to think differently to support our Channels business and its growth.
Partner and advise Channels stakeholders and other leaders to navigate daily business challenges.
Lead the financial reporting and planning of our Channels product, which gives you time to build out new processes and analysis adding value for your business partners.
Author high visibility and strategic deep dive documents to enhance our understanding of the levers and drivers of Prime Video Channels performance.
Use data systems to identify insights and surface them to senior management.
Work together with our the Channel Content Acquisition team to create financial models supporting the business cases for onboarding major new Channels partners.
About the team
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their entertainment industry experience within Finance. Our team culture is goal orientated and fast paced. We are motivated by the challenge and success to produce premium and varied content in the ever-changing digital entertainment business.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
4+ years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses experience
4+ years of building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making experience
4+ years of creating process improvements with automation and analysis experience
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related analytical field (e.g., engineering, math, computer science)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
6+ years of identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan experience
6+ 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
MBA, or CPA
Knowledge of SQL/ETL
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)
Experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of results
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $85,900/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. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Prime Video Channels International Finance team seeks a Finance Manager based in our Amazon office in Seattle to support Prime Video Channels business strategy and performance across Latin America, Canada and Australia/New Zealand. In doing so, you will partner with key stakeholders from Prime Video Finance, the Channels Content Acquisition, Partner Management, and Marketing teams, as well wider Prime Video business, Tech organizations and Amazon Advertising worldwide.
Key job responsibilities
Providing financial and business analysis, and recommendations to operating senior business partners, sometimes with limited or ambiguous information.
Supporting internal customer groups in all finance matters including budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, cost tracking and control.
Preparing and reviewing regular documentation for financial review meetings with key Prime Video Channels, Prime Video, and Finance stakeholders worldwide.
Monitoring cost-center expenditures versus forecasts and budgets and providing the bridge between them.
Supporting the Finance and Business leadership as required on ad-hoc and longer-term analysis requests.
A day in the life
Every day is different and you will constantly be challenged to think differently to support our Channels business and its growth.
Partner and advise Channels stakeholders and other leaders to navigate daily business challenges.
Lead the financial reporting and planning of our Channels product, which gives you time to build out new processes and analysis adding value for your business partners.
Author high visibility and strategic deep dive documents to enhance our understanding of the levers and drivers of Prime Video Channels performance.
Use data systems to identify insights and surface them to senior management.
Work together with our the Channel Content Acquisition team to create financial models supporting the business cases for onboarding major new Channels partners.
About the team
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their entertainment industry experience within Finance. Our team culture is goal orientated and fast paced. We are motivated by the challenge and success to produce premium and varied content in the ever-changing digital entertainment business.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
4+ years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses experience
4+ years of building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making experience
4+ years of creating process improvements with automation and analysis experience
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related analytical field (e.g., engineering, math, computer science)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
6+ years of identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan experience
6+ 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
MBA, or CPA
Knowledge of SQL/ETL
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)
Experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of results
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $85,900/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. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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