Description Amazon MGM Studios (AMS) Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to support the business and finance teams, with a focus on managing Fixed Opex costs. This role will focus on both core financial planning cycles, including Month-End Close, Quarterly Guidance forecasts and Annual Operating Plans, as well as ongoing controllership. This role provides exposure to both finance partners and business operations teams. The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of core accounting concepts and exceptional excel/BI/systems skills. The ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and pay keen attention to details is key. Prior FP&A experience is preferred but not required. Key job responsibilities - Participate in month end, quarterly, and annual operating financial planning working cross functionally with various teams, including Studios & MGM finance, accounting, and business operations - Drive process automation to streamline current processes and enhance financial controllership - Analyze complex financial data and provide accurate and timely reports to key stakeholders, highlighting key insights and recommendations - Support the month-end close process and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting - Assist business operations teams with opening PO's, ensuring accurate coding and adherence to approved budgets - Work with various accounting/financial systems, including Cognos, Essbase, SAP, Oracle, and Coupa Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related analytical field (e.g., engineering, math, computer science) - 3+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience Preferred Qualifications - MBA, or CPA - 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 in financial modeling, P&L management or analysis - FP&A and/or Public Accounting background, including an understanding of entertainment/studios accounting concepts - Ability to manage tight deadlines, prioritize workload and achieve effective results in a fast-paced, dynamic, ever-growing and often ambiguous environment; effective multi-tasking skills are vital - Demonstrated effective communication and presentation skills working with multiple peer groups and senior levels of management - Experience delivering forecasting and variance analysis, and data interpretation of results - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Demonstrated curiosity to learn complex new subjects quickly and earn business/finance partners’ trust - Advanced proficiency in Excel (macros, index, conditional list, arrays, pivots, lookups) 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. 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 $60,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $128,800/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.