Financial Analyst, Advertising Finance ID-14432

May 9, 2025

Description

Amazon Advertising seeks a Financial Analyst to play a key role on the Live Sports Advertising Sales team. We are looking for a high caliber individual to support the pricing & yield function for our Live Sports Advertising Sales. In this highly visible and strategic role, you will build scalable finance processes, analytical frameworks and demonstrate thought leadership to maximize monetization of our Sports Advertising business. You will apply both business and analytical acumen in a fast-paced, ambiguous and innovative environment.

A successful candidate will be comfortable using analytical tools to extract metrics, have the ability to manage tight deadlines, and achieve effective results in a dynamic environment. They demonstrate a passion for the sports industry and a desire to be on the forefront of its evolution to Streaming TV. They are a self-starter who demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.

This role will require partnering with Product and Sales leaders to understand capabilities coupled with an assessment of industry pricing trends. The role will require long-term thinking and a holistic strategy to maximize monetization of our Sports Advertising packages.

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Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field
1+ years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses experience
Experience in corporate finance including budgeting/planning, forecasting and reporting
Experience in Excel (macros, index, conditional list, arrays, pivots, lookups)
Experience using data to influence business decisions

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of standard software including Excel, Access, Oracle, Essbase, SQL and VBA skills
2+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience
Previous work experience in Advertising Finance

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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