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MBA Finance Manager
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Date posted
August 8, 2024
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Deadline
August 8, 2024
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Study location
Tokyo
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Tuitions
Competitive
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Career level
Fresher
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Qualification
MBA
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Experience
0 - 2 Years
Description
Are you inspired by innovation and the continuous pursuit of improving customer experience? Are you energized by the dynamic forces shaping the e-commerce market? Amazon Retail Finance seeks an analytical, results-oriented Sr. Financial Analyst to support the Consumables finance team for Japan. “Finance” in Amazon has similarities to ???????????? in Japanese companies in which you own a wide variety of planning and analysis responsibilities.
This role acts as a right-hand person of Category Leaders in respective business units and support the healthy growth and financial operation. He/she delivers this through detailed financial modeling, driving business initiatives, and identifying/implementing key business indicators. Additional responsibilities include delivering cost and process improvements, performing reviews of forecast vs. actual variances, and communicating with managements and peers business issues and demanding actions. He/she may also have a subordinate to manage, coach and develop.
Key job responsibilities
While exact weight depends on each assignment, general responsibilities of Retail Finance in Amazon includes the followings:
- Lead both multi-year's business planning and annual forecasts with detailed financial for business segments and initiatives. Identify opportunity for sales and profit from multiple dimensions, and translate them to action plans with priority calls. Audit business teams’ assumptions and plans. Translate opportunities to business goals, with key inputs which matters to the outputs, identify road-blocks, ensure proper and sufficient action plans are developed, and track the delivery.
- Lead forecast updates to keep managements up to date. Conduct timely reviews with explanation to forecast changes and variance vs. actual, communicate business issues and demand actions to management and business partners.
- There are variety of analysis on demand; pricing, product sourcing strategy, new category or store launches, new business models, co-promotion opportunities and other merchandising strategy.
- For new business and business models, simulate benefit and costs to Amazon, the business partners and our consumers. Support business teams for organization and financial process designs to deliver the idea, obtain the budget and make it happen.
- Conduct overall cost analysis including Retail operating components, Supply Chain and logistics, as well as General and Administration costs.
- With the Supply Chain managements, design the strategy to create a low-cost supply chain, identifies short/long-term opportunities for cost reduction, and works with the Inventory Manager to plan appropriate on-hand inventory levels.
- Partner with other finance teams and multi function and develop all weekly and monthly financial close activities, all planning forecasting, and reporting models while overseeing their continuous innovation and communication to both operations and other business partners.
- Work with data source providers and technology teams to ensure that key decision data is accurate, automated and timely.
- Track and manage budgets and headcounts. Reviews and approve cost/fee structure change proposals and investments.
- Coach and grow subordinates and/or newer members to the team.
Learn more through our MBA Landing Page: https://amazonjpmba.splashthat.com/
Important Notes
- Please make sure to list your MBA/master’s program and expected graduation date (month and year) within the Education section of your online application and on your resume.
- A cover letter is not necessary.
- Interviews: Online assessments will be sent in September and interviews will start in October.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently enrolled in MBA or equivalent master’s level program at the time of application with a graduation date between December 2024 – September 2025
- 3+ years of full-time industry work experience, which occurred between the graduation date from your undergraduate program and prior to starting your MBA or Master’s program
- Business level fluency in both English and Japanese (in both written and verbal format)
- 3+ years’ finance experience in an organization with world class processes, or 3+ years’ experience in consulting or financial institution.
- Demonstrated financial acumen and analytical experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and project analysis (example: business modeling), and data interpretation of business impact and results (example: what-if scenarios).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Business level fluency in Japanese (in both written and verbal format)
- Bachelor’s degree required in finance, economics, mathematics, business or related field
- 5+ years in finance roles with progressively increasing levels of responsibility
- Experience in setting up business cases and driving financial conclusions, strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Superior attention to detail and have the ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously, though never losing the big picture out of sight
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, visit https://www.amazon.jobs/disability/jp
Overview
Amazon, founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994, began as an online bookstore and has since evolved into one of the world's largest and most influential technology companies. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Amazon has expanded its business beyond e-commerce to include cloud computing (Amazon Web Services, or AWS), digital streaming (Amazon Prime Video), artificial intelligence (Alexa), and much more.
Amazon's mission is "to be Earth's most customer-centric company," offering a vast selection of products and services at competitive prices with a focus on convenience and customer satisfaction. The company operates a global marketplace, enabling millions of sellers and small businesses to reach a worldwide audience.
In addition to its online retail dominance, Amazon is a leader in cloud computing through AWS, which provides scalable and reliable cloud services to businesses, governments, and individuals. AWS is a significant profit driver for Amazon, contributing substantially to its overall revenue.
Amazon has also made significant investments in logistics, with a vast network of warehouses, delivery trucks, and even plans for drone delivery to ensure fast and efficient shipping. The company has further expanded into physical retail with the acquisition of Whole Foods Market and the launch of Amazon Go, a chain of cashier-less stores.
Beyond commerce and technology, Amazon has a strong presence in digital content with services like Kindle for e-books, Audible for audiobooks, and Prime Video for streaming movies and TV shows. The company's commitment to innovation and its ability to diversify its business model has made it one of the most valuable companies in the world.
As of now, Amazon continues to shape the future of retail, technology, and entertainment, with a relentless focus on innovation and customer satisfaction.
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1994
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Seatle Washington
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