FINANCE MANAGER, AMAZON GAMES FINANCE

Description

At Amazon Game Studios (AGS), were creating compelling original games in addition to games based on beloved IPs like Lord of the Rings and Tomb Raider.

You will play a role in shaping AGS strategy and growth as the finance lead for a collection of game titles.

Key job responsibilities

• Own game P&L planning and analysis; includes partnering with Franchise Leaders to meet and exceed game profitability targets.
• Gain a strong understanding of the game development and publishing processes by becoming embedded with game teams.
• Dive into game revenue and cost drivers in order to identify efficiencies.
• Contribute to rhythm of the business deliverables by providing commentary as the SME for your games.
• Exercise financial controllership over game spending and headcount.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related analytical field (e.g., engineering, math, computer science)
• Experience building and managing financial models for business forecasting and problem solving
• 5+ years of building financial and operational reports / data sets that inform business decision-making experience
• 5+ years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses experience

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, or CPA
• 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

• Experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of results
• 6+ years of identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating / implementing an escalation plan experience
• 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)
• Knowledge of SQL / ETL

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https : / / www.amazon.jobs / en / disability / us.

• 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 Companys reputation.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.