Strategic Finance Manager, AWS AI and Cloud Finance

Come join Amazon Web Services (AWS) Finance — a high-performing organization supporting a $125B+ annual revenue business that is redefining how the world builds and operates technology. AWS is investing over $100B in capital expenditures to expand its global infrastructure footprint, and our Finance team is at the center of those critical investment decisions that drive long-term customer value at a global scale. WHY AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform — offering the greatest choice of innovative cloud and AI capabilities on the most extensive global infrastructure in the world. Today, AWS is at the forefront of the generative AI revolution, investing at unprecedented scale — over $100 billion in capital expenditures — to expand its global infrastructure footprint, bring the power of the cloud and AI closer to customers everywhere, and build the foundation for the next generation of technology. AWS is also committed to sustainability, working toward net-zero carbon by 2040, and investing in renewable energy and innovative data center designs to power the most demanding AI workloads efficiently. If you want to work at the intersection of technology, business, and sustainability — where your decisions shape the future of cloud computing and AI for millions of customers worldwide — AWS is the place to be. WHY AWS FINANCE AWS Finance is a critical pillar of the Finance & Global Business Services (FGBS) organization — the team that provides end-to-end financial support for all of AWS. But this isn’t traditional finance. At AWS, finance leaders are strategic business partners and trusted advisors who sit at the table where the biggest decisions are made. As a finance business leader at AWS, you will partner directly with engineering, product, sales, and operations leaders to influence multi-billion dollar investment decisions, evaluate the economics of new services and regions, structure complex enterprise deals, optimize go-to-market strategies, and drive the financial discipline that enables AWS to grow responsibly at massive scale. Whether you’re building the business case for a new data center, modeling the unit economics of a generative AI service, or advising sales leadership on compensation strategy — your work directly impacts how AWS serves customers around the world. Key job responsibilities As a Finance Manager, you will join one of our dynamic teams supporting areas such as infrastructure investment, cloud services, AI solutions, sales and marketing, partner ecosystems, central planning, enterprise deals, risk management or sustainability. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: • Own end-to-end financial planning, analysis, and strategic recommendations for a high-growth business area — spanning capital investments, P&L management, pricing strategy, and go-to-market optimization • Build financial models that inform multi-billion dollar decisions across infrastructure expansion, product launches, enterprise deal structures, and generative AI investments • Partner directly with senior business leaders as a trusted advisor on investment priorities, resource allocation, and long-term growth strategy • Develop and present insights to senior leadership through business reviews, translating complex financial data into clear, actionable recommendations • Influence long-term business strategy through scenario modeling, business case development, and economic analysis • Work cross-functionally with engineering, product, sales, and operations teams to translate business priorities into financial frameworks • Drive operational excellence and controllership across your business area, utilizing automation and AI-powered tools to enhance financial processes and accelerate decision-making • Partner with business and operations leaders to provide financial strategy and controllership for AWS’s sustainability commitments — including renewable energy investments, carbon emissions reporting, and water stewardship — ensuring financial rigor for sustainable, long-term growth • Grow your career across multiple finance disciplines — all within one organization Minimum qualifications - Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related analytical field (e.g., engineering, math, computer science) - 5+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience - 5+ years of building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making experience - Experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of results - Experience building and managing financial models for business forecasting and problem solving - Experience in 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 communicating results to senior leadership Preferred qualifications - MBA, or CFA - CPA, or CMA - 5+ years of dissecting financial data and identifying patterns that support business strategy experience - Experience delivering results for large, cross-functional initiatives/projects - Experience in creating process improvements with automation and analysis - 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) Amazon 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations 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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, WA, SEATTLE - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually USA, WA, Seattle - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually