International Emerging Stores FP&A Finance Manager

Overview

At Amazon, our mission is to be the world's most customer-focused company. We look for talented, motivated individuals to join our International Emerging Stores segment, covering Latam, APAC, MENA, and India. The Finance team plays a pivotal role beyond just number-crunching, blending enthusiasm and insightful problem-solving to support dynamic partnerships across Retail, Operations, Marketing, and Tech departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary FP&A contact for the International Emerging Stores business unit.
• Develop financial models, deliver analytical support, and validate operational and financial outcomes for the Consumer segment.
• Maintain rigorous financial controls ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Lead monthly close activities and planning cycles focusing on OPEX and staffing.
• Oversee IES Stores financials, with an emphasis on OPEX, analyze variances, and implement corrective plans to align results with targets.
• Collaborate actively with cross-functional finance teams including Payments, Customer Service, Operations, Bad Debts, Prime, and Marketing to analyze actuals and variances.
• Drive automation initiatives and simplify workflows.
• Coordinate the entire financial planning process, from assumption alignment and calendar management to system loading and data quality assurance.
• Deliver accurate and insightful financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities to adopt global standards and delegate repetitive tasks to global teams.
• Enhance financial acumen across the organization.
• Foster talent development both within Finance and in business units.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in tax, finance, or related analytical roles; alternatively, a Master’s degree plus 3 years of finance experience.
• Preferred: Over 6 years driving continuous improvement projects that scale and improve financial controllership with measurable impact.
• Experience identifying data quality issues, root cause analysis, and escalation planning.
• Proven track record mentoring junior finance/business personnel.
• At least 3 years collaborating with senior executives (such as C-suite).
• Proficiency with large-scale data mining and reporting tools such as SQL, MS Access, Essbase, or Cognos, with ability to advise management based on ad hoc analyses.
• Strong background in applying financial key performance indicators (KPIs) within analyses.
• An MBA or CPA credential is a plus.

Additional Information

Amazon values inclusive workplace culture that empowers employees to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Accommodations for disabilities during the hiring process are available upon request.

Company Details

Position located in Dubai at Amazon Middle East and North Africa FZ-LLC.