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Senior Financial Analyst, Amazon Freight EU
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Senior Financial Analyst, Amazon Freight EU
Commercial Senior Finance Analyst – Amazon Freight Europe | Finance Strategy & Business Partnering
About the Role
Amazon Freight Europe is seeking a senior-level finance analyst to support the strategic growth of our external freight business. In this high-impact role, you’ll serve as a data-driven finance partner to Sales, Operations, and Product teams, owning long-term financial planning, profitability analysis, and customer growth acceleration.
Why This Role Matters
- Shape the future of Amazon’s freight network across the UK and EU, delivering full truckload and palletised freight with our proprietary Amazon-owned assets and trusted carrier partners.
- Provide critical insights to senior leadership—ensuring every decision prioritises long-term value over short-term gains.
- Drive a sustainable, rapidly scaling business, aligned with Amazon’s climate commitments (Net-Zero Carbon by 2040).
The ideal candidate is a commercial thinker with deep analytical curiosity—one who can bridge finance, strategy, and operational execution to make high-stakes decisions with confidence.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Partnership & Influence: Collaborate with senior stakeholders to drive cross-functional, data-backed decisions that enhance business performance.
- Trusted Finance Advisor: Build strong rapport with Operations and Sales teams, providing confident financial guidance on strategic priorities.
- Constructive Challenge & Accountability: Hold executives accountable for long-term value creation, ensuring decisions align with sustainable growth—not just immediate gains.
- Actionable Insights Generation: Perform deep-dive analyses on market segments, pricing, and operational efficiency, constantly asking "why" to uncover root causes and propose solutions.
- Model-Driven Decisions: Develop and maintain advanced financial models for forecasting, cost optimisation, and profitability analysis.
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Skills & Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in any discipline (Finance, Economics, Statistics, or Business strongly preferred).
- Proven experience in large-scale initiatives or cross-functional finance projects, or a track record in multiple finance/accounting roles.
- Expertise in data analysis and reporting tools, including:
- SQL, MS Power Query, or Python
- Advanced Excel (macros, VLOOKUP, arrays, pivots, conditional logic)
- Hands-on experience building and refining financial models for decision-making.
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, or Business (related field).
- Experience identifying and resolving complex business issues.
- Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where quick problem-solving is critical.
- Ability to recommend strategic actions and influence senior leadership based on financial evidence.
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About the Team
Amazon Freight combines cutting-edge logistics technology with an owned trailer fleet and global carrier network to deliver reliable, customer-centric freight solutions across the UK and EU. We apply the same passion for innovation and service that defines Amazon’s consumer business to the B2B freight sector.
Our mission is to redefine effective freight logistics—simplifying the human element while preparing the business for a low-carbon future. If sustainability and innovative scaling excite you, this could be the role for you.
Work Environment & Culture
Amazon prioritises diversity and inclusivity, believing it’s essential to our success. We offer a collaborative, results-driven culture where ambition meets teamwork. Safety, security, and transparency are core values—we’re committed to fostering an environment where every Amazonian can thrive.
Equal Opportunity & Accommodations
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We evaluate candidates based on skills and experience—regardless of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Need an accommodation? Visit Amazon’s accommodation portal for support during recruitment or onboarding. If your region isn’t listed, contact your Recruiting Partner.
Company: Amazon UK Services Ltd. Job ID: A10460787
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