Finance ACES Specialist, FinOps

At Amazon, we're working to be the world’s most customer-centric company. Driving innovation on behalf of customers is core to our mission. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the most strategic, impactful, and fastest growing areas within Amazon. This role requires one to be a self-starter with good business modeling skills, keen attention to detail and good track record of collaborating with diverse stakeholders. This role has regular interaction with senior leadership and stakeholders across Amazon and requires good verbal and written communication skills. The candidate will need to be capable of operating with a high degree of autonomy and hence needs to demonstrate a high degree of comfort with ambiguity besides holding a high bar on performance. The candidate will need to have a proven track record for hiring, developing and retaining the best talent.Key Job ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement mechanisms to improve Operational Excellence CultureTraining and mentoring Operations team on Lean and Six Sigma projectsManage the documentation and status of all YB/Lean projectsProvide periodic project updates, including major successes/challenges, to senior managementManaging and constantly improving the idea management (ideation to implementation) processDeliver Financial Savings through projectsConduct Data Analysis, VSMs and FMEAs to identify improvement opportunities as and when neededAble to handle Accounts Payable process study and identify the gapsBasic QualificationsLean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification6+ years of program/project management and cross‑functional experience working with tech and non-tech teams, including defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics.Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Statistics or Business (preferably in quantitative field OR equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. 2 + years in a quantitative role – Engineering, Process Re‑engineering, Quality Assurance)Good process, manufacturing, or engineering background with an ability to understand workflow and throughput through the operation (Finance background preferred but not required).Articulate and able to communicate with employees at all levels across the organization, from front-line associates to executives through white papers as well as verbal communication.Demonstrated Change Management experience including the ability to work with improvement team sponsors to address barriers to a team’s success.Courageous and willing to stand up for their ideas within appropriate guidelines.Proficient in obtaining, organizing, and analyzing data to make fact-based decisions and drive root cause analysis.Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience in Data AnalyticsPreferred QualificationsArticulate and able to communicate with employees at all levels across the organization, from front-line associates to executives through white papers as well as verbal communicationCourageous and willing to stand up for their ideas within appropriate guidelines.Proficient in obtaining, organizing, and analyzing data to make fact-based decisions and drive root cause analysisOur 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.Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.#J-18808-Ljbffr