Amazon - Financial Operations Manager for Northwest Center Services

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Position summaryAs our Finance Operations Manager you are energized by continuous improvement and thrive within a high-performing team whose needs span across all levels of the organization from executive to individual contributor. You will have the technical skills in financial planning, systems and tools that will lead to the improvement of processes and strategy. You will influence, learn from and partner with individuals within the team and across the company. You will have the ability to operationalize planning and forecasting for the Division and be able to experiment with different approaches to find ways to measure success with a demonstrable history of solving tough problems in complex environments.Location: Seattle or Arlington, Virginiau00A0 (role can be based in either city)Salary: 96k per yearu00A0Schedule: Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm (Occasional Nights/Weekends)u00A0Key responsibilities / Essential FunctionsFinancial Management: u2022 Act as financial owner for the @Amazon team ensuring all financial information is entered, tracked and reported to both NWC and Amazon key stakeholders including executive leadership. u2022 Own NWC@Amazon P&L inputs, auditing and forecasting, tracking program budgets, forecasting potential changes and working with leadership to mitigate any shortfall to budget. u2022 Own the Amazon Purchase Order (PO) process, ensuring each PO budget is on track and working with leadership on amending and creating new Purchase Orders. Perform monthly reconciliation of program budget spends, contact and hold vendors accountable to agreed upon service levels. u2022 Create presentations for Divisional Executive Leadership that effectively communicate budget vs spend results, variations and recommended changes to reconcile differences.u2022 Develops, recommends, monitors, and reports operating program budgets; prepares budget revisions to reflect changes in project, funding, or policy levels; reconciles budget and expenditures to reimbursements.u2022 Supports departmental planning, coordination, and administration of budget management process.u2022 Researches and analyzes various factors that will impact projectsu2019 financial situation; identifies risks and opportunities with regard to revenue, expenditures and other financial issues; provides frequent communication with program managers and lead the conversation to address emerging financial issues.u2022 Identifies and advises on potential budget overruns, revenue shortfalls and other financial problems; recommends options and solutions; and works with management to take corrective action.u2022 Works with systems personnel to develop, modify, and improve financial reporting and budgeting systems.u2022 Maintain accurate monthly forecasts for each program, based on inputs from senior leaders in the business sourced from regular conversations and reviews, encompassing both headcount and non-headcount expenses.u2022 Report out actual performance on a monthly basis to functional leaders, providing detailed variance analysis comparing expectations vs. reality; assist on preparation of internal Finance consolidated reports.u2022 On an annual basis, guide leaders through fiscal year budgeting process, aligning functional plans to corporate goals.u2022 Assist across multiple aspects of the monthly financial close, including accruals, reclasses, and expense classifications.u2022 Collaborate with FP&A team members to drive process improvements and share best practices.Trusted Advisor to Leadership: u2022 Provide data-driven insights on Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and standardized business metrics. u2022 Produce and commission dashboards, tracking mechanisms, analyze data to allow assessment of financial & programmatic health and to support key business decisions.Needed experience & requirementsEducation u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree required, masteru2019s degree preferred Required Experience: u2022 Growth-mindset is key.u2022 A minimum of 5 years of experience in finance operations management of high performing programs.u2022 Hands-on experience in a financial planning softwareu2022 Ability to clearly communicate high level strategy and details effectively across disciplines, locations, and organizations, including to executive leadership. u2022 Organization, planning, and business skills alongside strategic thinking ability.u2022 Keen understanding for how to deliver excellent results within a talented team, as well as being able to drive change across other organizations.u2022 Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and generate innovative solutions in an extremely fast-paced environment. u2022 Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical individuals, across globally-distributed teams.Preferred Experience: u2022 Experience in budget management and oversight over company P&L and operational planning to meet financial targets. u2022 Experience in Capacity Planning Demonstrable Skills u2022 Commitment to **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.u2019s mission of inclusion and ability to successfully work in a diverse environment. u2022 Demonstrated commitment to Equity, Inclusion and Diversity with an established understanding of how this commitment impacts the workplace u2022 Ability to practice and maintain a high level of confidentiality. u2022 Interpersonal skills to effectively motivate others. Lead change and innovation u2022 Maintain good judgment in fast-paced, high-stress environments u2022 Detailed oriented & thorough, with ability to imagine the u201Cbig pictureu201D u2022 Passion to foster an inclusive and diverse culture through initiatives, training & education, communications, and implementing optimizations based on high-level goals. u2022 Responds calmly and professionally to emergencies, angry customers, or other stressful situations in the workplace. u2022 Exercises good judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations. u2022 Regularly seeks new and improved methodologies for enhancing the effectiveness of organization. Employs imagination and creativity in the application of duties and responsibilities. Is not averse to change. Working Conditions & Physical demandsu2022 Must be able to frequently carry and lift a backpack containing a laptop and other supplies, up to 50 pounds. u2022 May need to carry supplies to other buildings. u2022 Variable working hours between 07:30AM and 6:00PM with occasional nights and weekends u2022 It is a combination of desk and actively visiting several Amazon buildings so the ability to move consistently within a 1.5 radius is required. u2022 Ability to read, write, communicate and comprehend the English language u2022 Ability to see both distance and details at close range, within a few feet of the observer (with or without corrective lenses). u2022 Ability to identify and understand the speech of another person (with or without a personal auditory hearing device). u2022 Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including occasionally arriving early,u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 staying late on a momentu2019s notice and occasional evening and weekend shifts. u2022 This is a dog friendly environment with over 1000 dogs on campus. Individuals with dog allergies or those who do not particularly care for dogs may not be the best fit.About **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.When People of all Abilities Learn and Work Together, Everyone Benefits. The purpose of **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is to change society so that people of all abilities engage with each other fully in classrooms, workplaces, and the community. Legally structured as a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is more broadly a for-purpose organization that uses and blends the best techniques of human services, business, and philanthropy in innovative ways.As a social enterprise organization, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. proves to the world every day that employing people of all abilities can be a powerful competitive advantage. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.u2019s businesses generate over $5 million annually that **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. reinvests into human services while covering 100% of the overhead expense of the organization and building cash reserves for future sustainability.**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.u2019s mission is to promote the growth, development, and independence of people with disabilities through programs of therapy, education, and work opportunityAt **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., we do not just accept diversity and inclusion u2014 we celebrate it, we support it, we live it and we flourish in it for the benefit of our employees, the community, and our clientele. It is our belief that our strength lies within our diversity and the forward motion towards a day when people of all abilities can learn and work together. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.IND123

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