We are currently looking for an ambitious and diligent individual to join our CFO Advisory team in Amsterdam as a Senior. you will advise our clients in optimizing their finance function, processes and systems. You will work on a variety of assignments, such as: Performance Management, Dashboarding and Reporting Strategic Planning / Budget Transformation and Digitization of the Finance Function Cash Flow and Working Capital improvement Post Merger Integration Business Cases and Investor Readiness You will contribute directly to the Eight Advisory success story: You will mentor and train more junior colleagues You will actively contribute to business development (both internal and external) with an entrepreneurial mindset You will be encouraged to build your own network while delivering client engagements and by working on extracurricular projects such as networking events for young professionals or fun events for your peers To ensure that we find the best candidate for this position, we expect our future Senior to have : A Master’s degree in Finance or Economics Between three to five year’s relevant professional experience in Finance, Audit or Consulting during which you have developed solid financial, accounting or operational skills (business and financial control, process improvement, digital tools etc.) An eager team player with an appetite for knowledge An entrepreneurial mindset and a hunger to be exposed to challenging projects A good set of social and analytical skills and curious mindset An eagerness to learn and thrive in a fast and ambitious environment You are comfortable communicating with C-level executives and high-level stakeholders in English, French and/or Dutch If you meet the above requirements and are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification. Find more English Speaking Jobs in Netherlands on Arbeitnow
Description We are looking for a team member who is interested in driving efficiency and can collaborate in our fast-paced global organization. The successful candidate will have proven experience delivering process improvement and automation projects on behalf of Accounting functional stakeholders. Key job responsibilities * Interact with Project Sponsors, Project Stakeholders and multiple accounting and technical teams to define and deliver solutions to complex challenges * Drive multiple projects to completion across many organizations and teams * Anticipate bottlenecks, provide escalation management, anticipate and make trade-offs, and balance the business needs versus technical constraints * Facilitate process improvement workshops with stakeholder teams * Plan and manage multiple parallel projects. Maximize resources for the greater good of the organization * Identify, assess, track and mitigate issues and risks at multiple levels * Create, maintain and disseminate project information to stakeholders * Drive effective teamwork, communication, collaboration and commitment across multiple disparate groups with competing priorities * Be the glue that is able to understand, plan, and manage the cross-team inter-dependencies * Communicate project issues and status in a concise, accurate, and professional manner * Build and maintain integrated project schedules that account for internal/external dependencies, numerous constraints and consideration of risk while still showing bias for action * Remain flexible to changing priorities, open to new ideas and have Amazon's success firmly in your focus * Potential international travel up to ~10% A day in the life This role will work with project SME’s, multiple IT teams and Accounting and Compliance stakeholders. The PM will need to energize and harmonize contributors to facilitate a ‘One Team’ working environment. Delivered via Agile methodology, the PM will be required to lead multiple global projects in parallel, agree prioritization/ backlogs with the Global Finance Transformation lead, plan scope and capacity, and then manage the execution and report through to delivery. The emphasis is to invent and simplify to deliver flexible, scalable solutions that meet our customer needs. About The Team We are a Global Finance Transformation Program working across the Amazon Accounting team. Our goal is to improve our accounting colleagues experience while accelerating financial close, driving compliance and increasing efficiency. This is to be achieved through process improvement projects leveraging standardization and automation of cross-team accounting processes and policies. Basic Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field, or experience delivering results for large, cross-functional initiatives/projects * Speak, write, and read fluently in English * Experience in creating process improvements with automation and analysis * Experience using financial models, KPIs, and data analysis to support business decisions * Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or experience in project management Preferred Qualifications * Knowledge of of financial reporting tools (Cognos, Redshift) * Experience communicating complex information and solutions to senior stakeholders and influencing decisions * Experience with process improvement, Kaizan, and Six Sigma * Experience in tax, finance or a related analytical field Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Company - Amazon Ireland Support Services Limited Job ID: A10574623