Amazon has announced that AWS Finance is seeking a finance manager based in Chicago, Illinois, to support the AWS Compute business. The role will focus on Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), which is one of the fastest-growing products within the AWS portfolio.

According to Amazon Jobs, this position involves working closely with finance management and key business partners across the AWS organization. This includes service general managers, product managers, and engineering leaders, to provide financial analysis and controllership for EC2 Services. Responsibilities include managing profit and loss statements (P&Ls), conducting usage and revenue analyses for new and existing services, and supporting ad-hoc business projects and financial planning.

The role requires addressing financial deliverables such as business reviews and operating plans while also identifying opportunities to improve business efficiency. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment are essential for this position. Candidates must have over five years of experience in finance or related fields, proficiency in financial systems and data analysis tools, and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. An MBA or CPA is preferred.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is described as a comprehensive cloud platform offering over 200 services, including infrastructure technologies and emerging solutions such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. It serves a wide range of customers, including startups, enterprises, and government agencies, with a broad partner network focused on providing cost-effective, scalable tools across various industries.

According to Amazon's "What We Do" webpage, the company provides a range of services including online and in-person shopping, delivery of fresh produce, media distribution, logistics operations, customer service, entertainment through platforms like Amazon Originals, Prime Video, Audible, as well as devices like Alexa and Fire TV.