Senior Finance Analyst , Amazon Delivery FP&A Team
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Amazon Delivery FP&A Team is one of the most dynamic and high-impact finance organizations at Amazon, supporting one of the largest and fastest-growing delivery networks in the world. We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst who is passionate about turning complex data into actionable insights and partnering directly with business leaders to drive financial decisions at scale. In this role, you will own Headcount and OpEx planning across 25+ cost centers, lead Infrastructure Market Rate (IMR) reporting for Amazon Delivery as the primary Finance POC, and drive key planning cycles including OP1, OP2, and QXG adjustments. You will work closely with cross-functional business teams, present financial narratives to senior leadership, and play a critical role in shaping how Amazon Delivery manages its cost structure. This is a high-visibility role where you will not just report numbers - you will challenge assumptions, identify risks, build scalable financial models, and influence decisions that impact thousands of employees and billions of dollars in spend. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love solving ambiguous problems, and want to be at the intersection of finance, technology, and operations - this is the role for you. Key job responsibilities Own end-to-end Headcount (HC) and OpEx planning across 25+ cost centers covering 10,000+ employees, including building and maintaining HC-driven OpEx models that translate headcount into projected spend across planning cycles (OP1/OP2/Q2G) Lead monthly close analysis, variance reporting, and MEC Bridging - reconciling variances between actuals and plan, explaining key bridges, identifying drivers behind cost movements, and delivering detailed narratives and commentary to senior leadership (L10+) Own the creation and delivery of Monthly Financial Reviews (MFRs) and Quarterly Financial Reviews (QFRs) - building decks, ensuring accuracy and narrative quality, and leading QFR review discussions with senior leadership Own the Infrastructure Market Rate (IMR) reporting for Amazon Delivery from a Finance perspective - serve as the primary Finance POC for IMR, track fleet-level submissions and benefit entitlement, and work closely with Business teams across Last Mile, WWRnR, and DEX to ensure accurate and timely reporting Serve as the primary Finance POC for Amazon Delivery in all CHC (Compensation & HR Costing) communications - validating rate cards, challenging assumptions, and ensuring accurate cost inputs flow into the plan on time across all planning cycles Drive Q2G adjustment cycles including rate card validation, merit and band penetration assumptions, HC transfers, and scenario modeling across cost centers Develop and maintain monthly target allocation models - including country-level splits, T&E budgets, and phasing adjustments - and distribute to business finance partners Attend and moderate Weekly Business Reviews (WBRs) with L10 leadership, presenting financial performance, surfacing risks, and driving discussions on cost levers Manage Roster (Headcount Management Tool) - including OpEx-only transfers, position management, cost center changes, and HCTR submissions Partner with CHC, Tax, Accounting, and Financial Systems teams to validate rate cards, challenge assumptions, and ensure financial accuracy across planning cycles Build and maintain QuickSight dashboards and financial reporting tools to provide real-time visibility into HC and OpEx performance for senior leadership Identify and resolve complex data integrity issues across cost centers and planning systems (e.g., CPH rate corrections, overstatement prevention) Lead process automation and standardization efforts - reducing manual effort through automation tools and improving reporting accuracy across the network Serve as the Finance SME for Reporting - ensuring consistent, accurate, and audit-ready financial reporting across the organization Support and drive AI adoption initiatives within the Finance organization, including building automation tools and facilitating cross-functional knowledge sharing A day in the life As a Senior Financial Analyst on the Amazon Delivery FP&A team, no two days look exactly the same - but here's what you can expect: You'll start your morning reviewing the latest HC and OpEx numbers, checking for data integrity issues across cost centers and validating model outputs before they go to leadership. During Monthly Close (MEC), your day revolves around pulling actuals, running variance analysis, identifying drivers behind cost movements, preparing commentary for senior leadership reviews, and owning MEC Bridging - reconciling variances between actuals and plan, explaining key bridges, and ensuring the numbers tell a complete and accurate story. You'll own the creation and delivery of Monthly Financial Reviews (MFRs) and Quarterly Financial Reviews (QFRs) - building the decks, ensuring the numbers are accurate and well-narrated, and leading QFR rev