Surface Commercial Finance Manager

Microsoft Corporation

Redmond, WA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$97,600–$188,400 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Analysis Skills, Automation, Business Administration, Business Growth, Business Skills, Change Management, Communication Skills, Data Quality, Data Science, Diving, Economics, Fast Food, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Planning, Forecasting, Gross Margin, High Tech Industry, Investment Strategy, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Market Entry Strategy, Market Share, Marketing, Matrix Management, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Partner Sales, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Lifecycle Management, Product/Service Launch, Profit & Loss Management, Return on Investment (ROI), Revenue Growth, Sales, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Team Player, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Redmond, WA
POSTED
21 days ago
**Overview** Passionate about our exciting hardware lineup? Come be a part of Windows & Devices Commercial Sales Finance Team! We are looking for a motivated individual with enthusiasm to take on a high impact role as Surface Commercial Finance Manager. The Windows and Devices Finance Team comprises of teams covering Sales, Revenue, Investments, Compete and Gross Margins. We are strong advocates for the business and drives growth through:? + Delivering unit, revenue, GM and market share targets? + Developing deep understanding of Windows and Devices investment framework and (ROI) Return on Investment.? + Actionable analytics and insights on our competitors, retailers, partners and customers to drive share + Providing predictability and transparency through our financial outlooks.?? + Looking forward to scope risks and opportunities proactively? + Being trusted leaders to our business partners (engaged & insightful)? The successful candidate will bring a combination of finance and business acumen, leadership, and influencing skills to this space to drive superior financial results in close alignment with our business partners. ?Our team is collaborative, supportive, and fun. We work hard on exciting things and strive for a team culture that values diverse perspectives and individuals.? Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively?impact?our culture every day. **Responsibilities** The role partners with Sales & Marketing on the most effective go-to-market strategies that compete effectively, optimize revenue, share and GM for Commercial segment. + Own investments strategies to grow revenue, compete & take share, and optimize margin. Oversee product lifecycle management, enable launch readiness and successful transition. + Own decision making of investment spend, creative solutioning on determining how best to measure ROI/ efficacy of investments. + Translate long range planning goals into in year execution strategies and plans including how to ensure successful global product launches and wind down of prior gen + Provide predictability for future performance and proactively understand risks and opportunities. Drives financial planning & forecasting accuracy and provide insights into close. + Excel in financial modelling and sensitivity analysis + Improve efficiency and effectiveness of core finance activities through enhanced reporting, automation, process excellence and detailed analytics. + Be a trusted advisor to business partners and enable our organization to hit key goals (units, revenue, GM and share) + Deliver accuracy & fidelity through P&L management, ensuring controls, compliance, and data accuracy. + Partner and influence across key Stakeholders in and out of Finance including Sales, Marketing, Engineering & Supply Chain. + Proactively identify and solve business problems and issues. + Embody Microsoft's? culture ?and? values **Qualifications** **Required/minimum qualifications** + Master's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 2+ years experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership or finance, or related field OR Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 4+ years experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership or finance, or related field OR equivalent experience. + This role follows a hybrid work model and is based in Redmond, Washington. Employees are expected to work on-site in Redmond on a regular, recurring basis in alignment with business and team needs. **Additional or preferred qualifications** + Masters Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 6+ years of post-graduate financial analysis, accounting, controllership, or finance work experience OR Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 8+ years of post-graduate financial analysis, accounting, controllership or finance work experience OR equivalent experience. + 1+ year(s) experience in multinationals with multi-product/multi-segment finance roles. + 1+ year(s) work experience in matrix-based organization. + 1+ year(s) work experience in the technology or software industry. + Great collaboration, teamwork, and business partnership + Exceptional financial analysis & modeling skills. This role requires a hands-on approach, and the individual must be comfortable in rolling up his/her/ their sleeves and diving in. + Able to handle multiple workstreams in a fast-paced change management- Fail fast and learn. + Able to handle diverse stakeholders with a high degree of ambiguity - Be relentless and think outside the box + A track record of influencing the business through initiative and in bringing proactive financial analysis and insight. + Excellent communication skills (written and oral), including an ability to communicate effectively with senior management. + Knowledge of the industry is preferred but not mandatory. Financial Analysis IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $97,600.00 - $188,400.00 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $125,000.00 - $206,400.00 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations. (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html)

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COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1975
WEBSITE
http://www.microsoft.com