Sr. Financial Analyst, Series, Amazon Original Series

Company: Amazon
Location: Culver City
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Elevate Entertainment Finance: Shape the Future of Streaming Content We're seeking a strategic finance professional to drive financial innovation in the world of original series production. Your analytical expertise will directly influence the creative decisions that bring ground-breaking entertainment to millions of global viewers. Key job responsibilities Build and maintain databases and automated workflows to support Original Series forecasting, reporting, and analysis. Dive deep into data sources to identify discrepancies, determine root causes, and implement solutions that ensure reporting accuracy and financial compliance. Collaborate with production, production finance, accounting, business affairs, music, and consumer products teams to model financial scenarios and support data-driven decision making. Develop and execute projects that streamline financial processes, enhance controllership, and improve forecast accuracy with measurable results. Proactively analyze financial data to identify trends, propose improvements, and provide recommendations that influence business performance across Original Series finance. A day in the life Your day begins with reviewing financial data across multiple systems to ensure accuracy in financial reporting and analysis. You'll collaborate with cross-functional partners in production, business affairs, and accounting to gather information needed for building financial models. Throughout the day, you'll work on automating workflows, creating database solutions, and developing reports that provide transparency into key metrics. You may be asked to run a music royalty forecast or profit waterfall analysis to support deal negotiations. About the team Our team oversees end-to-end Original Series finance, from development through to post-release reporting and long-term forecasts. We work closely with our partners in creative, production, and accounting to track and manage team performance against key metrics and annual budgets. We provide financial insights that shape content strategy and investment decisions, ensuring resources are allocated effectively across the portfolio. As financial stewards, we balance creative ambition with fiscal responsibility, developing systems and processes that scale with our growing content slate. We're committed to providing timely, accurate financial reporting and analysis that enables informed business decisions at every stage of the content lifecycle. - 3 years of finance or a related analytical field experience - 2 years of building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making experience - Bachelor's degree - 3 years of Fortune 500 operational accounting experience - Experience designing and implementing controls or experience performing audits over financial reporting environment - Knowledge of content accounting, production accounting, profit waterfalls, and/or music royalties - 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) - Experience in creating process improvements with automation and analysis - 3 years of identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan experience Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $60,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $128,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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