Posted on :
4 Nov, 2019
4 Nov, 2019
In Global Sales Marketing and Operations (GSMO) Finance, we’re driving shareholder value in 57 subsidiaries & 117 Sales Locations and carry the local accountability for the financials as well as statutory and compliance matters across all Microsoft commercial segments and products.
Job Description
Job Title: MEA ECIF and Marketing Controller
Microsoft MEA is a Multi Country Region with truly diverse Subsidiaries. It is a key enabler of the market IT growth through solid partnership with Governments, Enterprise, small and medium as well as IT partners and consumer partners of the region. MEA HQ Finance team has the responsibility to partner with sales and marketing teams as well as supporting Microsoft legal entities with in the Region. Microsoft Finance is a truly global finance team and you will be part of the WW Financial Controllers to make each other great and build on each other.
The Financial Controller (FC) – Marketing and ECIF Controller is in charge of managing overall Marketing and ECIF for the area with strong internal controls. This role is vital key member of area FC team and meaningfully participate in financial controller rhythms. Additionally this role is responsible for orchestrating all Marketing and ECIF rhythms (Budget, Forecast, Closing, reviews) and ensuring end to end flow for the area while continuing to drive for standardization and simplification. FC is the key point of contact for Marketing and ECIF driven projects affecting the area and the key contact point for corporate headquarters in assessing implications of evolving business models. The role will be in close collaboration with Investment Controller whose role is to drive ROI across all investments.
You have a growth and an owner mindset, act as an entrepreneur that focus on business impact, and continuously learn and innovate. You have a capability to actively contribute and build strong collaboration within diverse and virtual teams. You are action oriented and able to build and deliver strong results through others beyond the team as well.
You drive digital transformation in the finance function towards data driven (Machine Learning) forward-looking insights. You also engage directly with customers and business partners.
You simplify and inspire through storytelling and excellent communication skills.
Microsoft values and ethical behavior are a corner stone in our culture.
Creating Clarity, Generating positive Energy & Delivering Success are the foundational Leadership Principles each and any of us embrace to maximize together work and impact.
Responsibilities
People: As key member of area management P&L team, the FC- Marketing and ECIF controller is accountable to meaningfully participate in Financial controller team and rhythm. The FC is also a subject matter expert for Marketing and ECIF within the Area Finance community and is expected to contribute to the thought leadership of the community. The role also expected to closely collaborate with Investment Controller to maximize the ROI on investments.
Partnership: Trusted advisor of the area leadership team for Marketing and ECIF. The FC builds partnerships across the area to deliver insight on ECIF and marketing insights, accurately forecast future results and Inform decision makers on optimize external resources spending.
Prioritization: The FC has primary responsibility for overseeing overall ECIF and marketing management of the area. Additionally, this role is responsible for Marketing and ECIF key rhythms ensuring end to end flow while driving standardization and simplification.
Protect Ensuring proactive Risk Management through internal controls and compliance
Oversees the systems and processes that deliver outcomes to meet regulatory requirements (including SOX) as well as advises on revisions to these systems and processes to adapt to changing legislative environments.
Qualifications
BA/BS or MBA degree in Finance, Economics, CA/CPA preferred
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.