Christopher Allyn

About Christopher Allyn

I am a finance leader with 10+ years of experience across tech, financial services, insurance, and telecom—driving strategic decision-making, operational efficiency, and cross-functional impact. Currently at Amazon, I lead finance for US Stores’ retail cost-to-serve, partnering with 20+ teams to deliver SVP and VP level insights, shape business strategy, and uncover new opportunities. I am known for blending deep analytical rigor with hands-on execution, using tools like SQL to uncover insights, automate reporting, and influence decisions at scale.My career has been defined by curiosity, collaboration, and ownership. I’ve mentored finance professionals, managed interns, and launched programs to connect and grow talent across large organizations. Prior to Amazon, I held finance and consulting roles at T-Mobile, Liberty Mutual Insurance, and a regional bank—building a strong foundation in controllership, financial planning & analysis, and stakeholder management.I hold an MBA in Finance from the University of Washington and a BA in Finance from Eastern Washington University. Whether I’m building strategy, leading teams, or diving into data, I’m passionate about helping businesses make smarter decisions and empowering others to do the same.

Experience

1. Finance Lead for Us Stores Cost to Serve and Projects

   Amazon

   Jan 2024 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Lead financial strategy and reporting for Amazon’s US Stores cost-to-serve operations, influencing SVP and VPs across Retail, Operations, and Finance- Deliver strategic insights through quarterly, monthly, and weekly financial performance reviews to senior leadership, including the CEO and CFO of Amazon Stores Retail- Driving cross-functional partnerships with 20+ Amazon teams to align on Cost to Serve strategy, and influence financial outcomes which requires strong ownership and indirect influence in a complex matrix environment- Drive deep dive investigations including warehouse site visits and data analysis to identify $xxMM in operational inefficiencies, gain alignment from senior leaders, and implement JDIs for financial impact- Extensively use SQL to uncover insights, automate reporting, and build scalable, data-driven tools- Mentor finance professionals and manage summer intern, providing guidance on career development and technical growth- Leading a 12 person team for Career Development in North America Stores Finance (supporting 200+ finance team members); currently launching a mentorship program connecting tenured staff with junior analysts.

Education

• Eastern Washington University

  BAB

• University of Washington, Michael G. Foster School of Business

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Skills

• Investments
• Sql
• Market Research
• Financial Planning
• Finance
• Cash Management
• Project Management
• Accounting
• Competitive Analysis
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Business Planning
• Program Management
• Business Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Employee Training
• Financial Modeling
• Business Strategy
• Derivatives
• Financial Analysis
• Portfolio Performance Analysis
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Microsoft Office
• Banking
• Corporate Finance
• Budgeting
• Strategy
• Capital Iq
• Forecasting
• Consulting
• Leadership
• Interest Rate Risk Management
• Product Management
• Customer Service
• Strategy Execution
• Management
• Financial Reporting
• Management Consulting
• Microsoft Excel
• Business Process Improvement
• Capital Project Planning