Responsibilities
Pioritization - Overview execution of operating expenses budget across Areas and conducts variance analyses. Identifies common trends across Areas regarding spending and summarizes findings. Identifies opportunities for optimization and redeployment across Areas, keeping track of decisions.
- Assists in the execution of EMEA annual business planning and monthly/quarterly forecasting processes with a focus on Areas consolidation. Completes analysis, modeling, and research to support preliminary and adjusted forecast cycles. Partners and solicits insights from financial stakeholders.
- Provides support during financial close periods by reviewing recurring financial statements, reporting, forecasts, and presentations. Identifies trends and prepares summary analysis at the EMEA level. Conducts variance analyses, identifies causes, and suggests solutions.
- Drives and supervises various financial controlling projects across Areas aimed at simplification and standardization.
Partnership
- Provides recommendations to the EMEA FC Community and Area finance leaders for managing Profit and Loss (P&L), including discussions to optimize operating expenses.
- Ensures strong collaboration with the MCAPS PnL Finance team on all opex/cogs-related topics.
- Contributes to new and innovative methods for data collection, analysis, interpretation, and financial modeling. Offers advice and guidance to teammates and peers on data management and operations.
- Integrates diverse data sources into a comprehensive and clear narrative. Communicates results effectively and understandably.
Protect
- Reviews, analyzes, and interprets financial and budget reports to ensure accuracy and support internal controls. Monitors control processes regarding accounting, statutory, non-financial disclosures, tax, and regulatory filings. Recommends and implements corrective actions.
- Ensures collaboration between business stakeholders and internal audit teams. Meets with auditors to discuss procedures, respond to inquiries, and provide necessary information.
- Manages accounting and financial compliance, including data collection, accurate record-keeping, and coordination with local, regional, and corporate teams to ensure compliance with laws and regulations. Reviews all regulatory reports and filings, including SEC disclosures. Advises on documentation, policy adherence, and risk minimization. Translates regulatory changes to impact business operations.
Qualifications
Minimum Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science, or related field, plus extensive post-graduate experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership, or finance, OR a Master's Degree in the same fields plus relevant experience or equivalent.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to various protected characteristics. For assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact via the Accommodation request form. Benefits may vary depending on employment nature and location.
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