Finance Manager, EU Retail Finance

5 months ago


London, United Kingdom Amazon EU SARL (UK Branch) Full time
**This role will consider candidates within our EU6 marketplaces (Luxembourg, London, Munich, Paris, Milan, Madrid).

We are looking for a Finance Manager to join the EU Amazon TCEE Retail Finance team. This owner of this role is responsible for the full P&L of the Office business and will guide strategic decision-making among senior business leaders. You will partner closely with the Retail team, Finance and other business groups, to support and monitor the strategic, financial and operational plans of the consumer business. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to provide analytical support for executive decision-making based on quantitative analyses, think strategically, and manage projects with multiple stakeholders.

This position is office-based, with the flexibility to work remotely up to two days per week in line with Amazon’s current flexible work guidance. Amazon encourages open communication about unique needs for flexible arrangements.

Key job responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
- Partner with Directors and Senior Managers to drive strategic initiatives and long term success
- Develop financial and operational plans to achieve long-term business goals
- Conduct business reviews, evaluate progress toward business goals, and communicate progress to senior management
- Perform analyses and develop financial frameworks to identify opportunities for business improvement
- Review and report monthly and quarterly financial and operational performance to business leaders
- Maintain a strong financial control environment

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in engineering, statistics or business, or a Bachelor's degree and experience in quantitative role (engineering, process re-engineering, quality assurance)
- Experience in tax, finance or a related analytical field
- Experience in multiple finance and accounting roles
- Experience applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses
- Experience in building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making
- Experience in creating process improvements with automation and analysis

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- MBA, or CPA
- Knowledge of SQL/ETL
- Experience in identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan
- Experience in solving complex business challenges by delivering accurate and timely financial models, analysis, and recommendations that have a proven impact on business (e.g., financial savings, operational improvements, or customer benefits)
- Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (examples: SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos) and other financial systems (examples: Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards)
- Experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of results



  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Hays Senior Finance Full time

    Job Summary:A senior finance role has become available within a luxury fashion brand's finance team, reporting to the Finance Manager and Finance Director of the parent company. This is an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant to take on a hands-on role and play a key part in the company's growth.About the Role:The successful candidate will be...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Hays Senior Finance Full time

    Join Hays Senior Finance as a Senior Financial Accountant and take on a key leadership role in a Luxury Retail & Wholesale company based in Central London. This is an excellent chance to grow your career and develop your skills in finance leadership.Responsibilities:Leading a team of 4Financial planning and analysisManagement of financial reporting and...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Hays Senior Finance Full time

    Your new company is a Luxury Retail & Wholesale business in Central London seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to lead a team of 4. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and the ability to positively impact a small finance team.As a Senior Financial Accountant, you will report to the Finance Manager in Italy and be responsible...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Hays Accountancy and Finance Full time

    Experience a new challenge in the heart of London as a Finance Manager with our esteemed client, a growing retail business. This opportunity promises an exciting journey for ambitious finance professionals seeking to elevate their careers.About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant to lead our finance team. As a key member...


  • London, United Kingdom Retail Insights Full time

    Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, where you gain a tremendous amount of responsibility? Do you want to be part of an exceptional entrepreneurial team with young, motivated and extremely driven people? And are you curious or passionate about finance? If so, you might be our Head of Finance. **About us** Retail Insights is Northern Europe's leading...


  • London, United Kingdom Retail Insights Full time

    Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, where you gain a tremendous amount of responsibility? Do you want to be part of an exceptional entrepreneurial team with young, motivated and extremely driven people? And are you curious or passionate about finance? If so, you might be our Finance Director. **About us** Retail Insights is Northern Europe's leading...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Hays Accountancy and Finance Full time

    Your New CompanyA well-established fashion retailer seeks a Commercial Finance Manager to join their finance team, reporting directly into the Head of Commercial Finance.Your New RoleDelivering actionable insights to both finance and non-finance teams is crucial in this role. Responsibilities include:Owning Supplier Income reporting, forecasting and...


  • London, United Kingdom Hays Senior Finance Full time

    Europe Finance Manager Employer Location London, City of London, England Salary - per annum + £60-75k Closing date 19 Dec 2024 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band , Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job. Job Details *** GERMAN SPEAKING IS A MUST FOR THIS ROLE *** Your new company...


  • London , London, UK, United Kingdom Hays Accountancy and Finance Full time

    Your New CompanyA well-known fashion retailer is looking for a Commercial Finance Manager, reporting directly into the Head of Commercial Finance, to join their Finance team. They are looking for someone who is fully qualified with a highly numerate and analytical background. This role will suit someone who is excited to work in a fast-paced environment...


  • London, United Kingdom Hays Accountancy and Finance Full time

    Your New CompanyA well-known fashion retailer is looking for a Commercial Finance Manager, reporting directly into the Head of Commercial Finance, to join their Finance team. They are looking for someone who is fully qualified with a highly numerate and analytical background. This role will suit someone who is excited to work in a fast-paced environment...

  • Finance Assistant

    6 months ago


    London, United Kingdom Finance Full time

    **_Become a Londoner_** - Welcome to The Londoner, a hotel that is chic boutique in spirit and feeling yet staggering in scale and ambition. A perfectly engineered collection of spaces, tastes, textures, and offerings over 15 floors. Situated in the heart of Leicester Square, where the four corners of the city meet. _We are seeking hospitality professionals...


  • London, United Kingdom Hays Senior Finance Full time

    Your new company A leading Food & Beverage company is hiring a qualified ACA / CIMA / ACCA to join the team as Commercial Finance Manager. You will be working for a fast-paced business benefiting from lots of learning opportunities and an ability to make an impact. The business is based in brand-new offices in the City of London, close to the station,...


  • London, United Kingdom Hays Senior Finance Full time

    Your new company A leading Food & Beverage company is hiring a qualified ACA / CIMA / ACCA to join the team as Commercial Finance Manager. You will be working for a fast-paced business benefiting from lots of learning opportunities and an ability to make an impact. The business is based in brand-new offices in the City of London, close to the station, whilst...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Hays Accountancy and Finance Full time

    Role OverviewA senior finance professional is required to join the Hays Accountancy and Finance team as a Commercial Finance Manager.Key ResponsibilitiesOwning supplier income reporting, forecasting, and budgeting as well as month-end accounting tasks.Providing actionable insights to influence key business decisions through in-depth analysis and...

  • UK Finance Manager

    3 weeks ago


    London, United Kingdom Hays Accountancy and Finance Full time

    Your new company An innovative and exciting global retailer is looking to hire a new UK Finance Manager to join their growing finance team. This role is newly created and will report into the current Group Financial Controller. You will have full ownership of the UK entity of this company, being the first point of contact for all finance related queries...

  • UK Finance Manager

    3 weeks ago


    London , London, UK, United Kingdom Hays Accountancy and Finance Full time

    Your new company An innovative and exciting global retailer is looking to hire a new UK Finance Manager to join their growing finance team. This role is newly created and will report into the current Group Financial Controller. You will have full ownership of the UK entity of this company, being the first point of contact for all finance related queries...


  • London, United Kingdom Hays Accountancy and Finance Full time

    GERMAN SPEAKING IS A MUST FOR THIS ROLE Your new companyAn innovative and exciting global retailer is looking to hire a new Europe Finance Manager to join their growing finance team. This role will report into the current Group Financial Controller. You will have full ownership of the European entity of this company, being the first point of contact for all...


  • London , London, UK, United Kingdom Hays Accountancy and Finance Full time

    *** GERMAN SPEAKING IS A MUST FOR THIS ROLE ***Your new companyAn innovative and exciting global retailer is looking to hire a new Europe Finance Manager to join their growing finance team. This role will report into the current Group Financial Controller. You will have full ownership of the European entity of this company, being the first point of contact...


  • London , London, UK, United Kingdom Hays Accountancy and Finance Full time

    *** GERMAN SPEAKING IS A MUST FOR THIS ROLE *** Your new companyAn innovative and exciting global retailer is looking to hire a new European Finance Manager to join their growing finance team. This role will report into the current Group Financial Controller. You will have full ownership of the European entity of this company, being the first point of...

  • SAP Finance Lead

    4 days ago


    London, United Kingdom KES EU Full time

    Our client is a global SAP S/4HANA consultancy. They require an SAP S/4H Finance Lead with S/4H Finance skills who can hire, train and develop a first-class team, win business, architect S/4H Finance solutions and liaise with multinational CFOs. With an accounting background, applicants will have forged stable, permanent careers at an SAP consultancy,...