Finance Manager, AWS Marketing Finance

Description Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketing Finance seeks a Finance Manager to serve as a dedicated finance partner to senior marketing leaders across one of AWS's largest investment portfolios. You will operate as the financial advisor for Directors and VPs - owning investment narratives, challenging assumptions, and driving decisions that shape how AWS allocates marketing investment. You will sit at the table with senior leaders, own the "so what" behind every number, and build mechanisms that make the organization faster and smarter with its budget. Excel is your starting point - the goal is to drive data-driven investment decisions through influencing, partnering, and building trust with non-finance stakeholders. Key job responsibilities Serve as the primary finance partner to Director/VP-level marketing leaders - own budgeting, forecasting, investment decisions, and strategic planning for your portfolio Own monthly close, variance analysis, quarterly R&O, and annual planning (OP1/OP2). Proactively surface risks and recommendations before leadership asks. Solve cross-portfolio investment allocation methodology - build frameworks that guide how marketing dollars are distributed across channels, programs, and priorities Drive quarterly investment health checks and build the Monthly Finance Review (MFR) - translate execution, fund hygiene, risks, and IFR decisions into structured narratives Lead financial modeling for investment decisions: scenario planning, vendor consolidation, and ROI-informed budget allocation Build systems and mechanisms that reduce overhead, increase speed, and make the team smarter - leverage SQL, Python, and AI tools at scale A day in the life You'll spend time understanding what your marketing leaders are trying to achieve and bring financial perspective that sharpens their decisions. A typical week includes advising on large-scale spend decisions, preparing investment narratives for senior reviews, leading MFR discussions with Directors, challenging forecast assumptions with data, and driving proactive fund management. You'll operate with high autonomy, flag issues before they become problems, and earn trust by consistently delivering insights that change outcomes. About the team AWS Marketing Finance partners with CMO-direct leaders to drive ROI-informed investment decisions, financial controllership, and operational excellence across a large-scale global marketing organization. Our team values speed, ownership, and the ability to think like a business owner - not just a finance function. We operate with high standards and high trust. Basic Qualifications - 5+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience - 5+ years of multiple finance and accounting roles experience - 6+ years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses experience - 5+ years of building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making experience - 5+ years of creating process improvements with automation and analysis experience - 5+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience - 5+ years of dissecting financial data and identifying patterns that support business strategy experience - 5+ years of leading cross-functional initiatives that drive financial performance and strategy experience - GenAI experience. Preferred Qualifications - MBA, or CPA - 6+ years of identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan experience - 6+ years of 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 - Knowledge of SQL/ETL - 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 Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, WA, Seattle - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually