Finance Manager, Cross Border FP&A

We are seeking a Finance Manager to join our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team. This role is uniquely positioned at the intersection of strategic finance and artificial intelligence — you will own core FP&A responsibilities while simultaneously championing an AI-first approach to transform how the finance function operates. The ideal candidate is both a strong finance manager and a passionate advocate for leveraging AI/ML to drive efficiency, accuracy, and strategic insight at scale.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Planning & Analysis (Core FP&A)- Own end-to-end financial planning processes including annual operating plans, long-range forecasts, and monthly/quarterly business reviews- Develop and maintain financial models to support revenue forecasting, cost optimization, and scenario planning- Partner with business leaders to provide actionable financial insights, variance analysis, and recommendations that influence strategic decisions- Prepare executive-level financial narratives, bridge analyses, and KPI reporting packages- Drive the monthly close process from an FP&A perspective — ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and insightful commentary- Identify risks and opportunities through deep-dive analysis and proactive financial monitoringAI-First Finance Transformation- Define the AI Vision for FP&A: Develop and execute a roadmap to embed AI/ML capabilities across the FP&A function — from forecasting and anomaly detection to automated reporting and natural language insights- Build & Deploy AI Solutions: Identify, pilot, and scale AI-powered tools (e.g., predictive forecasting models, intelligent automation, generative AI for narrative generation) that reduce manual effort and improve decision quality- Champion an AI-First Mindset: Evangelize the use of AI across the broader finance organization; lead training sessions, create playbooks, and establish best practices for AI adoption- Automate & Optimize: Identify repetitive, low-value tasks within FP&A workflows and design AI/automation solutions to eliminate them — freeing up capacity for higher-order strategic work- Data Strategy & Governance: Partner with data engineering 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) and report progress to leadershipDriving AI Capability Across Finance- Serve as the AI subject matter expert within the finance organization — staying current on emerging AI/ML technologies and their applicability to finance use cases- Build a community of practice around AI in finance; mentor peers and junior analysts on AI tools and techniques- Collaborate with engineering, data science, and product teams to co-develop AI solutions tailored to finance needs- Contribute to the development of AI governance frameworks, ensuring responsible and ethical use of AI in financial decision-makingBasic qualifications- Bachelor's degree- 6+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience- 5+ years of building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making experiencePreferred qualification - 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- MBA, or CPA- 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 resultsAmazon 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 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 .USA, WA, Seattle - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually