Consumer Sales Finance Analytics Lead

2 weeks ago

Redmond, Washington, United States Microsoft Full time

Overview

The Microsoft Consumer Sales Organization (CSO) is engaged with all Microsoft offerings directed towards consumers, focusing on two primary solution areas: Gaming, which encompasses Xbox Hardware and Services, and Devices and Creativity, which includes Surface, Office, and Windows. The CSO team collaborates with both internal and external stakeholders to enhance revenue, market presence, and shared profitability while upholding the highest standards of ethics and compliance in all endeavors.

Within the finance division at Microsoft, we aim to:

  • Implement the company vision regarding the transformation of our operations, customer engagement, and consumption both locally and globally.
  • Guide strategic resource distribution and investments through localized insights, ensuring optimal returns that align with our global strategy.
  • Foster trust to establish a foundation for sustainable growth from the perspectives of partners and shareholders in a compliant manner.
  • Empower and motivate our workforce to lead and participate in high-performing teams while offering diverse career pathways.

The CSO Finance team is a truly global finance unit that is deeply committed to nurturing its talent and adapting in a dynamic environment. Our responsibilities span all finance functions, collaborating with Marketing to drive product categories, Supply and Operations to ensure product availability, and Sales to comprehend Partner Account mechanics and Channel Strategy. We manage the organization’s Rhythm of Business (RoB) and oversee the Profit and Loss (P&L) statements. We chart our growth trajectory in existing markets and explore new opportunities for the company, while prioritizing the creation of a more inclusive Microsoft across our products, culture, and customer interactions.

The Consumer Sales Finance Analytics Lead position presents an exceptional opportunity to be at the core of a vibrant business during a pivotal phase of transformation. You will play a crucial role in orchestrating the methods we use to track, measure, and monitor business performance, driving actionable insights that will facilitate business growth. This role will enable the Finance and Business organizations to identify and critically evaluate investment opportunities, optimizing between margin and market share to foster sustainable growth engines and effectively implement our worldwide strategy. You will collaborate with diverse teams within a matrix organization, influencing Regional, Worldwide CSO, and Engineering Group teams. The ideal candidate should possess a strong passion for our consumer business, demonstrate agility and innovation, and embody a transformational mindset focused on growth.

You are expected to have a growth-oriented mindset, act as an entrepreneur driving business impact, and continuously seek opportunities for learning and innovation. Your ability to foster effective collaboration within diverse and virtual teams is essential. You are action-oriented and capable of delivering reliable results through others beyond your immediate team.

You will lead digital transformation within the finance function towards data-driven insights utilizing advanced technologies such as Machine Learning. Engaging directly with customers and business partners will also be a key aspect of your role.

Your ability to simplify complex concepts and inspire others through storytelling and excellent communication skills will be vital.

Microsoft’s values and ethical conduct are foundational to our culture.

Our mission is to empower every individual and organization on the planet to achieve more. As part of our team, we unite with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared objectives. Each day, we build upon our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to foster a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive both at work and beyond.

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science, or a related field AND 2+ years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership, finance, or a related field OR a Master's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science, or a related field OR equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate across CSO Finance and Business teams to understand data and analytical needs, partnering with Finance Operations and Business Operations to implement solutions.
  • Enhance efficiency across teams by standardizing processes and creating a unified source of truth.
  • Comprehend the data requirements necessary to support key business and finance cycles, providing analytics that create efficiencies through a standardized approach.
  • Regularly assess current data and analytics capabilities, understanding usage and leveraging insights to inform future action plans, including report modifications, replacements, or training needs.
  • Support critical ad hoc data and analytics requirements, fostering a common understanding of needs and driving towards solutions.
  • Recognize opportunities to fundamentally improve operations and act as a change agent, utilizing both formal and informal influence to mobilize others.
  • Simplify complexities and inspire through storytelling and effective communication. Deliver high-quality performance narratives for executive meetings.
  • Conceptualize and design innovative approaches to financial data collection and evaluation to influence future outcomes and decisions.
  • Drive advancements in data management through automation, applying an understanding of advanced technology to achieve business objectives and enhance analytical depth.
  • Deliver results through teamwork: Collaborate across teams, aligning people and resources, establishing high performance standards, and fostering a culture of mutual accountability that achieves expected business outcomes.
  • Model our values: Exemplify the behaviors and standards expected by cultivating a culture where talent can thrive, and diversity of backgrounds and experiences is embraced and valued.

Other:

Benefits and perks may vary based on your employment nature with Microsoft and the country in which you work, including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, product and service discounts, savings and investment options, maternity and paternity leave, generous time off, giving programs, and networking opportunities.

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