Senior Financial Analyst, Global Purchasing Program
Amazon.comDESCRIPTION We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support the Global Purchasing Program (GPP). This role sits at the intersection of strategic finance partnership and artificial intelligence — you will serve as the trusted financial advisor to GPP leadership while simultaneously championing an AI-first approach to transform how finance enables and accelerates decisions at global scale. The ideal candidate combines deep business partnering instincts with a passion for leveraging AI/ML to unlock insights, drive efficiency, and elevate the strategic impact of finance within the GPP ecosystem. Key job responsibilities Finance Business Partnering GPP Serve as the primary finance partner to Global Purchasing Program leaders — providing strategic financial counsel on investment decisions, cost optimization, vendor economics, and program scalability Own the financial planning cycle for GPP including annual operating plans, long-range forecasts, and quarterly business reviews with a focus on purchasing spend, savings targets, and program ROI Deliver insightful variance analysis, bridge walks, and executive narratives that connect business performance to broader P&L and cash flow outcomes Proactively identify financial risks and opportunities within the GPP portfolio — surfacing trade-offs and recommendations to leadership Partner cross-functionally with vendor managers, in-stock managers, product, and Category teams to ensure financial alignment on initiatives Influence program prioritization and resource allocation through rigorous financial frameworks and business case development Support due diligence and financial evaluation of new purchasing programs, vendor onboarding, and strategic sourcing initiatives AI-First Finance Transformation Define the AI Vision for GPP Finance: Develop and execute a roadmap to embed AI/ML capabilities across finance processes supporting the Global Purchasing Program — from spend forecasting and savings tracking to automated vendor financial assessments Build & Deploy AI Solutions: Identify, pilot, and scale AI-powered tools that reduce manual effort and improve decision quality Champion an AI-First Mindset: Evangelize the use of AI across the GPP finance function; lead training sessions, create playbooks, and establish best practices for AI adoption Automate & Optimize: Identify repetitive, low-value tasks within GPP finance workflows and design AI/automation solutions to eliminate them — freeing up capacity for strategic business partnering Data Strategy & Governance: Partner with data engineering, global finance solutions, and analytics teams to ensure clean, accessible, and well-governed data pipelines that power AI models Measure AI Impact: Define success metrics for AI initiatives (e.g., forecast accuracy improvement, hours saved, cycle time reduction in financial reviews) and report progress to leadership BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 3+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or a related field PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 4+ years of identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan experience 3+ years of building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making experience 3+ years of contributing to cross-functional initiatives that drive financial performance and strategy experience 3+ years of dissecting financial data and identifying patterns that support business strategy experience Experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of results, or experience in financial modeling 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 ac…