Senior Financial Analyst , Amazon Logistics

Amazon seeks a detail-oriented Financial Analyst II to join our AMZL Canada finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for financial planning 1-3 years out, executing the month-end close process, and leading entitlement projects that drive overall cost to serve down for our customers. This hands-on position requires excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills as you'll work across operations and support teams to influence strategic decisions.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain well-rounded experience in the last mile space for AMZL while making a significant impact on our financial operations

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, learns quickly, and can translate complex financial data into actionable insights that support operational excellence and business growth.


Key job responsibilities
Develop and maintain financial plans with a 1-3 year outlook, providing data-driven insights that help shape the trajectory of AMZL Canada operations
Execute month-end close processes with attention to detail, ensuring accurate financial reporting and proactively identifying discrepancies
Lead entitlement projects by analyzing data, identifying improvement opportunities, and partnering with operations teams to implement solutions
Report on daily and weekly performance metrics, transforming data into actionable insights for operational leaders
Influence key stakeholders by communicating financial implications of business decisions, serving as a strategic partner to operations teams to improve execution


A day in the life
Your day begins with reviewing key financial metrics and preparing performance reports that provide visibility into AMZL Canada's operations. You'll collaborate with operations teams to analyze trends and identify opportunities for improvement. Throughout the day, you'll toggle between tactical execution-such as working on month-end close tasks-and strategic planning activities

You'll participate in meetings with cross-functional teams where you'll present financial insights and influence decisions that impact the business over the next 1-3 years.

About the team
Our team is small but mighty, responsible for managing all AMZL Canada costs including under-the-roof, on-road, and fixed expenses. We work as strategic partners to operations, providing financial guidance that drives business performance. Each team member plays a crucial role in supporting Amazon's last mile delivery network in Canada, helping to scale operations efficiently while maintaining financial discipline

We foster a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives are valued and team members have opportunities to grow their skills across multiple financial disciplines.

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