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Senior Finance Analyst, Amazon Security Finance

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Compensation
$67–117K/yr
Location
Herndon, VA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The Senior Finance Analyst will partner with senior Security leaders and the Amazon Foundational Security Services team to support strategy, planning, and security investment decisions. The role owns third-party software spending reporting, delivers recurring financial reporting, develops financial models, and conducts ad hoc analyses. It also translates financial data into insights for leadership and supports a newer finance team serving security functions across Amazon.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Financial Planning, nice to haveFinancial Modeling, nice to haveFinancial Analysis, nice to haveSQL, nice to haveMS Access, nice to haveEssbase, nice to haveCognos, nice to haveOracle, nice to haveSAP, nice to haveLawson, nice to haveJD Edwards, nice to have

Qualifications

3+ Years Tax, Finance, or Related Analytical Experience, requiredBachelor's in Business, Finance, Accounting, Tax, Economics, or Related Analytical Field, required6+ Years Data Quality and Escalation Experience, nice to haveMBA, nice to haveCPA, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Description

Security is "job zero" at Amazon, by which we mean it’s even more important than any number one priority. As a key strategic partner to senior Security leaders, the Amazon Security Finance team plays a vital role in building a robust security culture.

Join us as an SFA and become an integral part of this dynamic team. This role goes beyond routine tasks. You'll be a valuable member who uncovers critical trends, refines forecasting accuracy, and generates actionable insights to empower strategic decision-making. You'll also be a trusted advisor to senior leadership, translating complex financial data into a compelling business narrative that drives informed security investments.

Key job responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Amazon Foundational Security Services (AFSS) team on business strategy, fostering growth and development

  • Lead planning processes, providing financial expertise and driving impactful decisions

  • Own third party (3P) software spending reporting across Amazon Security.

  • Deliver regular weekly & monthly reporting that influences security investments and strategic direction

  • Develop and maintain scalable financial models that empower informed planning, accurate controllership, and clear visibility into key business drivers.

  • Conduct ad-hoc analyses to support leaders in tackling business challenges and understanding the financial ramifications of decisions.

  • Demonstrate the agility and resilience to excel in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment, consistently delivering impactful results.

About the team

Amazon Security Finance is a relatively new finance team supporting the consolidated security functions across Amazon. We have a unique opportunity to see across all segments, build our own finance team and processes, and work with amazing business partners whose #1 priority is securing Amazon customers, partners, services, and employees.

Basic Qualifications

  • 3+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience

  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, tax, economics, or a related analytical field

  • 3+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • 6+ years of identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan experience

  • MBA, or CPA

  • Experience 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)

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.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

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How this job compares

Set against the 738 open Finance Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$67–117K/yr
  • Virginia median$71–130K/yr28 salary ranges
  • US median$85–145K/yr532 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $92K, is 6% below the Virginia median midpoint ($98K) — in the middle half of Finance Analyst salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 34 open Finance Analyst jobs in Virginia and 738 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Finance Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (525 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 310 of the 738 open Finance Analyst jobs (42%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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