As a Retail Finance Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving financial strategy, analysis, and reporting for a category retail business unit. Reporting to the Senior Retail Finance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end financial management of several retail locations, encompassing budgeting, forecasting, performance tracking, and business partnering with store operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in retail or consumer finance, with a strong background in financial analysis, reporting, and business partnering. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required, along with an advanced degree or CPA/CMA certification preferred. Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role. Key job responsibilities Developing and maintaining detailed financial models and forecasts to support strategic decision-making for the retail business Analyzing sales, expenses, inventory, and other key performance metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for operational improvement Collaborating closely with category leaders and vendor managers to understand business drivers and provide financial guidance Preparing comprehensive financial reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate insights to cross-functional stakeholders Owning the retail financial planning and budgeting process, ensuring alignment with overall corporate goals Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance financial reporting and analysis capabilities Providing subject matter expertise and thought leadership on retail finance best practicesBASIC QUALIFICATIONSExperience in tax, finance or a related analytical fieldExperience in multiple finance and accounting rolesExperience in accounts receivable or account payableExperience applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analysesExperience in building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-makingExperience in creating process improvements with automation and analysisExperience in identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation planPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS6+ years of identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan experience6+ 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) experienceMBA, or CPAKnowledge of SQL/ETLExperience 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 resultsOur 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.Job detailsBRA, SP, Sao PauloFinance and Global Business Services