Manager Finance, Finops

Job Description Description Job Title: Manager, Finance (FinOps Accounts Payable/Receivable) Company: Amazon Digital Services Private Limited Location: BLR13 COTaurs, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Job Class: Manager I, Finance (Level 4) Schedule: Full-Time | Regular (Blue Badge) Basic Qualifications - 89+ years of experience in Accounts Payable (AP) within Shared Services, Corporate Finance, or Global Operations. - 2+ years of team management experience, overseeing teams of at least 810 members. - Demonstrated ability to use data, metrics, and deep dives to influence process and business decisions. - Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma or other defect reduction/CI methodologies. - Strong communication skills with experience representing operations in leadership discussions. - Proven ability to operate autonomously in ambiguous, high-growth environments. - Experience managing operational escalations, complex cases, and cross-team dependencies. Preferred Qualifications - 2+ years leading measurable continuous improvement initiatives. - Background in AP systems, automation, and workflow tools. - Experience working with global multi-functional teams across tech, product, and finance. - Track record of talent development, succession planning, and building high-performing teams. About The Role Amazon's Finance Operations (FinOps) organization is one of the fastest-growing and most strategic components of our global operations. As a Manager, Finance (FinOps AP), you will lead the delivery of Accounts Payable services for a designated geography, ensuring high operational performance, strong controllership, and long-term scalability. This role requires a strong people leader with deep experience in Accounts Payable, a proven ability to navigate ambiguity, and a passion for continuous improvement. You will manage a team of 810 AP operations specialists (expanding to 15 total resources), drive operational performance, partner with multiple cross-functional teams, and represent the AP function in leadership forums. Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership - Oversee end-to-end Accounts Payable operations, managing a team of 810 AP specialists (total org size 15). - Drive daily operational execution to meet or exceed accuracy, timeliness, and compliance SLAs. - Conduct deep dives to identify root causes, eliminate recurring issues, and drive process improvements and automation opportunities. - Monitor operational metrics and escalate risks proactively while developing mitigation strategies. People & Team Management - Lead and mentor team members, ensuring capability building, skill development, and career progression. - Manage team workload, balance priorities, and create high-performing and collaborative team culture. - Participate in recruitment and talent selection to continually raise the talent bar. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with Tech, Product, Finance, and Business Partnering teams to troubleshoot issues, launch enhancements, and enable new business requirements. - Represent AP operations in leadership reviews and business stakeholder calls, providing updates on performance, risks, and improvement actions. Escalation & Issue Management - Serve as the primary escalation point for complex operational challenges involving internal teams, vendors, and external partners. - Ensure timely investigation and resolution of defects, payment issues, and process deviations with strong documentation and follow-through. Continuous Improvement & Strategic Contributions - Lead and contribute to Lean/Six Sigmabased initiatives aimed at improving controllership, reducing defects, and scaling operations. - Establish and enhance SOPs and policies aligned with global FinOps best practices. - Support long-term roadmap development and execution to ensure the AP function evolves with business growth. Basic Qualifications - 2+ years of team management experience - 4+ years of Accounts Payable (AP) experience - Experience using data to influence business decisions Preferred Qualifications - Knowledge of Six Sigma defect reduction techniques (Lean, etc.) - Experience of Oracle/Oracle Payables/Oracle Receivables - Experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable or procurement 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 - ADCI - BLR 14 SEZ - F07 Job ID: A3129693