Description Zappos is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to drive strategic financial planning and business optimization initiatives across the organization. This role will focus on developing financial forecasting models, conducting business performance analysis, and providing data-driven insights to support key business decisions. The successful candidate will be instrumental in building and maintaining sophisticated financial forecasting models that drive annual and long-term financial planning. The role requires someone who can both independently translate business performance into actionable insights and work closely with multiple business units and cross-functional partners to derive strategies that achieve positive business outcomes. Key job responsibilities • Develop and maintain financial models to support business planning, forecasting, and strategic initiatives • Create and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to track business performance and identify trends • Extrapolate total and micro business trends to forward looking projections for both annual and long-term planning • Partner with business leaders to develop revenue forecasts and expense budgets • Conduct variance analysis and provide insights on business performance against plans • Support strategic initiatives through financial modeling, scenario analysis, and ROI assessment • Analyze customer behavior and revenue trends to support growth strategies • Partner with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and operational efficiency • Support business cases for new initiatives with comprehensive financial analysis Basic Qualifications - 3+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience - 5+ years of Excel (including VBA, pivot tables, array functions, power pivots, etc.) and data visualization tools such as Tableau experience - 3+ years of business or financial analysis experience - Bachelor's degree or equivalent - Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations - Experience making business recommendations and influencing stakeholders - Bachelor's degree, or MBA in finance, accounting or related field - Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles - Excellent written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications - Experience in IBM Cognos TM1/Planning Analytics work including system configuration, model building and developing reports or dashboards with TM1 - Experience using data visualization tools - Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization - Experience with Oracle, Essbase, TM1 and similar tools, or 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 using SQL - The new PQs to add to all L4+ NAS reqs created going forward are: - Usage of generative AI tools to enhance workflow efficiency, with a willingness to learn effective prompting and evaluation practices. - Ability to recognize opportunities where generative AI could enhance products, workflows, or customer experiences. 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. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $60,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $128,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.