Description
At Amazon, it's always Day 1 - and nowhere is this truer than at Project Kuiper, our ambitious initiative to deliver global broadband through Low Earth Orbit satellites and ground systems. Infrastructure Finance is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to lead our Supply Chain Finance Team in this innovative venture. In this strategic role, you'll oversee multibillion-dollar annual capital expenditures, contract manufacturing operations, and new product introductions across one of aerospace's most complex manufacturing networks. You'll lead and grow a substantial, well-established finance team while driving financial planning and analysis for our diverse global supply chain spanning several countries and managing multi-tier supplier relationships. Your scope will encompass everything from custom integrated circuits (ICs) to precision-engineered satellite components, propulsion systems, and optical technologies. Partnering directly with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Production Operations leadership, you'll drive data-driven procurement and investment decisions across multiple component categories, including electronic manufacturing, mechanical hardware, and dozens of distinct printed circuit board assemblies. The role requires exceptional financial modeling capabilities, strong business acumen, and the ability to influence cross-functional decisions while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. As a key partner to senior leadership on production scaling initiatives, you'll impact critical decisions affecting Kuiper's ambitious satellite and ground systems production targets, from component sourcing to finished systems, while optimizing costs and capital efficiency throughout the multi-tier supply chain ecosystem.
Key job responsibilities
Lead and scale a high-performing finance team supporting Kuiper's global supply chain operations across satellite manufacturing, ground systems, and customer terminal production.
Drive end-to-end financial stewardship for Kuiper's complex manufacturing ecosystem, including strategic planning and financial modeling for diverse components and technologies.
Develop long-range business plans and financial forecasts for the multi-tier supplier network spanning multiple countries.
Present strategic financial analyses to Senior Management, influencing decisions on capital investments and manufacturing optimization.
Transform supply chain data into actionable insights, supporting strategic sourcing and production scaling initiatives.
Lead automation efforts and process improvements across the global manufacturing network.
Manage multi-tier supplier relationships and optimize costs across the global supply chain.
Partner with leadership to drive strategic initiatives, including new product introductions and manufacturing expansion.
Foster cross-functional partnerships to drive financial performance and support innovation.
Implement strategies to optimize capital efficiency throughout the supply chain ecosystem.
A day in the life
In this strategic role, you'll drive financial strategy for Project Kuiper's global supply chain, partnering with senior leadership across Supply Chain, Engineering, and Operations. You'll shape long-term manufacturing strategies, optimize capital allocation for production scaling, and influence key investment decisions. Working with cross-functional leaders, you'll develop approaches to balance cost efficiency with rapid market deployment while analyzing complex financial models for new product introductions and expansion plans. Your expertise will be crucial in optimizing multi-tier supplier relationships and ensuring financial performance aligns with Kuiper's ambitious production targets, while maximizing capital efficiency across the supply chain ecosystem.
About the team
Infrastructure Finance at Project Kuiper is a diverse team of professionals driving financial strategy for Amazon's ambitious space venture. We combine analytical rigor with strategic thinking to solve complex challenges in satellite manufacturing and supply chain operations. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, continuous learning, and data-driven innovation. Team members are encouraged to challenge conventional thinking while maintaining strong financial controls.
You'll join finance experts supporting Kuiper's global manufacturing operations, partnering closely with senior leadership across the organization. Your insights will shape strategic decisions impacting Kuiper's mission to deliver global broadband connectivity. Success means enabling informed decision-making about manufacturing investments, supplier relationships, and production strategies.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field
10+ years of directly managing and leading a team of 10+ members experience
10+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience
Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Preferred Qualifications
8+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience
8+ years of identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan experience
8+ years of mentoring junior finance and/or business team members experience
5+ years of working with senior staff (e.g. c-suite) experience
MBA
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $137,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $227,700/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.
