Main Responsibilities: Ensure compliance with local tax and statutory filing requirements for responsible statutory entities. Maintain accuracy in cash forecasts and tax provisions. Collaborate with the Corporate Accounting team to implement accounting changes successfully. Manage local tax updates effectively. Provide business intelligence through quarterly variance reviews. Engage proactively with stakeholders to foster collaboration.
Responsibilities:
1. Analyze and research current and future financial performance, including financial plans (e.g., returns, resource allocation, pricing, investments) and economic transactions (e.g., customer deals, partnerships, acquisitions).
2. Assist in executing the annual business planning and forecasting processes. Conduct analysis, modeling, and research to support forecast cycles. Collaborate with business and commercial stakeholders for insights.
3. Support business leaders during financial close periods. Review financial reports and presentations, identify trends, and formulate action plans. Conduct variance analyses to determine causes and solutions, ensuring accountability.
4. Develop relationships with customers and partners to enhance sales and understand business risks. Collect and analyze customer feedback to improve experience. Negotiate financial solutions and advocate for Microsoft and its customers.
5. Partnership: Provide insights and recommendations to stakeholders to meet revenue and profitability goals. Manage processes with internal and external stakeholders. Collaborate with leaders to develop action plans based on financial analysis.
6. Apply advanced understanding of Microsoft Finance, monetization strategies, market dynamics, and key drivers to evaluate results. Develop strategies to mitigate macroeconomic and geopolitical risks. Stay informed on financial systems, policies, and processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
7. Contribute to innovative methods for data collection, analysis, and modeling. Guide teammates on data management and operations.
8. Leverage technology to increase productivity and ensure accurate financial conclusions.
9. Integrate diverse data sources into clear narratives. Communicate results effectively, demonstrating understanding of business partner situations.
10. Protect: Ensure compliance with policies, legal standards, and regulations. Monitor and review financial documents and processes. Collaborate with compliance teams to maintain current policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science, or related field AND post-graduate experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership, or finance.
* OR Master's Degree in the same fields AND relevant work experience.
Benefits and perks may vary depending on employment type and location.
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