Finance Manager, Amazon Finance Music Licensing

Elevate the Music Industry's Financial Landscape with Amazon

Join a dynamic team where your financial expertise will directly shape the future of music streaming. At Amazon Music, you'll transform complex financial challenges into strategic solutions that impact millions of music lovers worldwide. We're seeking a strategic Finance Manager who can blend analytical prowess with creative problem-solving to drive our music licensing financial strategy.





Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities

Drive strategic financial initiatives for music licensing through advanced modeling and process improvements
Develop comprehensive financial metrics and analysis for complex music licensing deals
Create and execute projects with high complexity and strategic importance
Collaborate with multiple business stakeholders to develop actionable financial strategies
Proactively identify and mitigate financial risks while optimizing operational efficiency

A day in the life
A day in the life
Your day will be a blend of strategic analysis, collaborative problem-solving, and innovative financial modeling. You'll work in a fast-paced environment where your insights can transform how we approach music licensing finances. Expect to engage with cross-functional teams, leverage ground-breaking tools, and create financial frameworks that support Amazon Music's global vision.

About the team
About the team
We are a collaborative and innovative finance team dedicated to supporting Amazon Music's mission of connecting artists and listeners. Our team thrives on intellectual curiosity, data-driven decision-making, and a passion for transforming the music industry. We value diverse perspectives and empower each team member to contribute meaningfully to our collective goals.

Basic Qualifications

- 5+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
- 5+ years of multiple finance and accounting roles experience
- 6+ years of Accounts Receivable or Account Payable experience
- 6+ years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses experience
- 6+ years of building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making experience
- 6+ years of creating process improvements with automation and analysis experience
- 6+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, statistics or business, or Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of quantitative role (engineering, process re-engineering, quality assurance) experience

Preferred Qualifications

- 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 results

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, CA, San Francisco - 104,900.00 - 179,500.00 USD annually