Surface Commercial Finance Manager

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…