Financial Analyst III, FOAA

Role overview

Amazon is hiring a highly driven and detail-focused Financial Analyst III to support the Finance Operations Accounting and Analysis (FOAA) team in Bengaluru. This role is important for keeping accounting activities accurate, compliant, and efficient in a tightly controlled environment while aligning with Amazon’s leadership principles of customer focus, strong delivery, and high standards.

You will partner with Central Accounting, Finance Operations, and global finance teams to support month-end close, improve operational effectiveness, strengthen financial controls, and provide reporting and analysis for leadership reviews. The role also involves working across geographies, handling complex data, and helping the team scale through automation and process improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full month-end close cycle for accounting activities, including journal postings, global general ledger reconciliations, and reporting.
• Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting with a strong focus on control and compliance.
• Own transition activities, reporting packs, and operational reconciliation work.
• Improve process speed and accuracy through automation and continuous enhancement.
• Compare existing practices with industry benchmarks and drive improvements in accounting operations.
• Ensure accounting work follows internal policies, SOX requirements, and audit expectations across regions.
• Review large, complex datasets to identify insights that support business decisions.
• Create dashboards and metrics to track the quality and health of finance processes and controls.
• Identify workflow improvements and simplify processes for internal customers.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis, variance reviews, and performance reporting.
• Document policies, procedures, and internal control requirements in detail.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives and special assignments as needed.
• Serve as a bridge between global and regional finance teams and build strong working relationships with stakeholders.
• Understand stakeholder needs, meet commitments, and provide reliable service to business partners.
• Work effectively with distributed teams across time zones and help align shared objectives.
• Support hiring and training activities within the team and encourage best practices and learning.
• Use systems and tools effectively to build scalable solutions.

Requirements

• Strong experience handling complex accounting operations in a fast-moving, high-growth environment.
• Background in financial reporting, SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit coordination.
• Excellent analytical ability with experience working on large datasets and drawing meaningful conclusions.
• Commitment to process excellence, innovation, and high-quality output.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and global locations.
• Proactive, hands-on ownership mindset with strong accountability.
• At least 6 years of experience applying financial KPIs in analysis.
• At least 6 years of experience building financial and operational reports or datasets that support business decisions.
• At least 6 years of participation in continuous improvement work that strengthens controllership and delivers measurable outcomes.
• 6 to 8 years of experience in finance analysis, tax, accounts payable, or accounts receivable.
• CA, ICWA, or MBA qualification with 6 or more years of post-qualification experience.
• Hands-on experience with month-end closing, sub-ledgers, accounting principles, balance sheet reconciliation, and reporting.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented work style.
• Ability to adapt quickly and lead through change.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Preferred: ability to detect incomplete or inaccurate data, identify root causes, and build escalation plans.
• Preferred: experience creating financial models, analyses, and recommendations that generate business impact such as savings, operational improvements, or customer benefit.
• Preferred: MBA or CPA.
• Preferred: knowledge of SQL and ETL.
• Preferred: experience with large-scale data mining and reporting tools such as SQL, MS Access, Essbase, or Cognos, along with financial systems such as Oracle, SAP, Lawson, or JD Edwards.

Additional information

This is a full-time role based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, for Amazon Digital Services Private Limited. The posting references Job ID A3190511. Amazon also notes that candidates requiring workplace accommodation during the application, interview, or onboarding process may use the company’s accommodation support process.

Inclusion statement

Amazon states that its inclusive culture is designed to help employees deliver strong outcomes for customers. Applicants needing support or adjustments during the hiring process can request accommodation through the company’s hiring support process.