Job Abstract

- 12+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related analytical field (e.g., engineering, math, computer science

Amazon Studios is responsible for producing and acquiring compelling, exclusive Original content for our massive global base of Amazon Prime Video customers. As the home of Original shows and movies like the raucous and satirical superhero takedown The Boys, the TV adaptation of The Lord of the Rings, and we are just getting started. We need your passion, innovative ideas, and creativity to help take us to new heights.
Amazon Studios is seeking a Principal Finance Manager to join our Culver City-based team. The Principal Finance Manager will report directly to the Head of Original Content Planning and Analysis, and will lead financial planning efforts for one of our Amazon Original series creative departments (e.g., drama, comedy). With broad responsibilities and direct influence over content investment decisions, this is an ideal opportunity for a finance professional who is passionate about data, analytics, driving value for customers, and, of course, video content.
This role requires a self-starter with strong analytics, business acumen, keen attention to detail and a track record of influencing senior business leaders to drive the organization to the right result. This role has regular interaction with multiple teams across Amazon Studios and Prime Video, and requires strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to think both strategically and tactically, analyze quantitatively and problem-solve. The successful candidate will have operated in a fast-paced, global, results-oriented environment and will be able to prioritize multiple projects. Prior studio entertainment experience is required.


Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities
Provide financial analyses and strategic support to our Creative, Production Finance, Production, and Business Affairs Executives throughout their decision-making processes
Implement strategies to increase the efficiency of our Studio operations
Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation
Contribute to analyses to determine appropriate content budgets
Provide timely, accurate and complete financial forecasting and reporting for our Original series content budgets

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Culver City, CA, USA

- MBA, or CPA
- Experience in a leadership position managing finance, accounting and operational processes
- 7+ years of finance technology, forecast & budgeting, or other finance-focused competency experience
- Experience with Tableau, Python, SQB, Quicksight, Cognos or or other BI packages

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $111,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $207,000/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.