Job Description
At Amazon, we’re building the most customer-centric company on earth, and our Finance team plays a critical role in making that happen. We’re looking for a Finance Manager (Accounting) to join our Munich-based team and help shape the future of our accounting organization. This is more than a reporting role. You’ll take ownership, drive impact, and influence decisions in a fast-moving, international environment. We’re seeking a hands-on finance professional who enjoys solving complex challenges and wants to make a real difference in a high-growth setting, combined with a tech- and data-driven mindset. If you’re comfortable working with advanced systems, leveraging automation, and exploring AI-powered solutions to improve processes and insights, you’ll thrive in this role. You’ll work independently and cross-functionally, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and external business partners across markets, and accelerate your development in one of the world’s most innovative companies. Join us and help accelerate the financial momentum behind our success!
Key job responsibilities
- Own end-to-end accounting operations across multiple regions, setting the standard for accuracy, compliance, and scalability while relentlessly driving process improvements that raise the bar
- Collaborate globally with internal Accounting, Finance, and Technology teams, external business partners, and other departments such as Tax and Legal.
- Lead and deliver complex, large-scale projects in a fast-moving, international, high-growth environment.
- Lead deep-dive analytics and anomaly detection to surface actionable insights, challenge the status quo, and champion data-driven change that transforms how the business operates
- Continuously enhance your skills by working with advanced finance technologies and global best practices.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field
- Experience working with global cross-functional teams
- Strong understanding of US GAAP/IFRS and HGB.
- Extensive experience in leading end-to-end accounting cycles, managing audits, and navigating multi-jurisdictional reporting requirements.
- Proficiency in accounting systems and ERP platforms; leveraging automation tools and AI to improve processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to turn accounting data into actionable insights.
- Fluent German and English communication skills, both written and verbal.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with advanced finance technologies, AI-driven analytics, and process automation.
- Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and implement scalable solutions in a fast-paced environment.
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