Finance Program Manager, AP
The Finance Operations organization works with every part of Amazon to provide operations accounting and operations excellence services with the highest level of controllership at the lowest cost to the company. We provide the backbone systems and operational processes which completely, accurately, and validly pay Amazon’s suppliers, invoice our customers and report financial results.
Amazon Manila is looking for a leader to manage large scale initiatives or multiple projects ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. The candidate needs to carry out efficient execution of projects and be a strong communicator and will be responsible for coordinating and representing the interests of Finance Operations within Amazon in Accounts Payable for both corporate and retail.
The responsibility of this role will be project management. This individual will be a very strong leader who is adept at strategic planning and alignment with stakeholders within a very dynamic business environment and has a proven record of delivering process efficiency results.
Key job responsibilities
Job duties include:- On strategic planning:
o Develop a comprehensive program roadmap, setting timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
o Assess and prioritize projects based on organizational impact, resource availability, and risk.
- Project oversight
o Track progress and ensure project teams adhere to timelines and expectations/goals.
- Risk and Issue Management
o Develop strategies to mitigate risks and address potential issues without disrupting operations.
o Handle escalations efficiently, ensuring swift resolution of critical problems.
- Stakeholder Management
o Regularly update leadership on program progress, challenges, and outcomes.
o Ensure that all stakeholders have a clear understanding of program goals and their roles.
- Innovation
o Oversee implementation of automation or any tools for efficiency
- Governance and Compliance
o Implement project governance to track performance and accountability.
- Change Management
o Prepare and train teams for the adoption of new tools, practices, or workflows introduced through the program.
o Effectively communicate the purpose and benefits of changes to all stakeholders.
- Perform other duties as required
- Normal Office Environment.
- Report daily to the Pasay office.
- This role will primarily be reporting on mid shift and may also be requested to be on shifting schedule from time to time including night shift.
- Work during Holidays, may be required by the business
- Preferably with a Bachelor Degree/Masters Degree in Finance/Accounting as Major Subject.
- Prior experience of at least 2 years in similar BPO outfit or in Finance & Accounting role as a Program Manager
- Strong management and communication background
- Finance Graduates with 5+ or more years of relevant Finance and/or Operational experience.
- Strong project management experience
- Demonstrates strong communication (verbal and written) skills and can positively influence behaviors and outcomes.
- Experience collaborating with teams or individuals that come from different cultural backgrounds.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to evaluate business processes.