Passionate about the most exciting hardware lineup ever produced- Microsoft Surface? Come be a part of Microsoft Devices!  The Manufacturing and supply chain Finance team in China, within Devices Finance, is looking for a motivated individual with enthusiasm to take on a high impact role to focus on hardware production, Care repair, as well as supply chain asset management.

Our business partners in the Devices team are responsible for the Microsoft Hardware businesses including Xbox, Surface, HoloLens, Surface Hub, and PC accessories.    The environment is dynamic and innovative, where the finance team partners with Operations and Business Teams.

The Manufacturing and supply chain Finance team in China contributes to Microsoft hardware business and drives profitable growth by:

Managing hardware product global manufacturing also surface care repair. Partner with operations to drive cost efficiency.

Ensuring control and compliance

Providing predictability. Scope risks and opportunities in manufacturing and repair cost

Being trusted leaders to our business partners (engaged & insightful)

The successful candidate will bring a combination of financial and accounting expertise, leadership and influence skills to this business space to drive superior financial results in close alignment with our business partners.

They will:

Assists in the execution of annual business planning and forecasting process for manufacturing in respective project, in terms of ongoing reliability testing, launch, scrap or capital area (test, tooling and production equipment). Timely follow up ROB (Rhythm of Business) reporting cadence with quality deliverables, such as closing and forecast, LRP, budget etc.

Understand product manufacturing and repair process, responsible for cost of repair reporting, such as set up cost of repair model during EV (engineering validation) builds, weekly report during PV (product validation) builds, and monthly report and R&O (risk and opportunities) follow ups in monthly cadence once product stabilized.

Working closely with NPI, and optimize manufacturing capacity installations. Responsible for capital cost validation in respective project.

Manage supplier transformation cost analysis and report in respective project.

Understand knowledge of push quote and manage true up process in respective area.

Perform control compliance activities in asset and inventory area.

Our team is collaborative, supportive, and fun. We work hard on exciting things and also work hard at having a strong team culture that values diverse perspectives and individuals.

Responsibilities

Prioritize

Performs analysis and research of present and future financial performance, financial plans (e.g., expected returns, resource allocation, pricing, investment opportunities) and economic transactions (e.g., customer deals, commercial partnerships, acquisitions, etc.).

Assists in the execution of annual business planning and forecasting process. Completes analysis, modeling, and research to support preliminary and adjusted forecast cycles. Partners and solicits insight from business and commercial stakeholders.

Provides business leader support and actionable insights during financial close periods. Reviews recurring financial reporting and presentations. Identifies trends, and formulates action plans. Determines financial results (e.g., revenue, profitability, OPEX, etc.) and conducts variance analyses. Identifies variance causes and solutions. Collaborates to ensure execution of plans and accountability for results.

Develops and leverages relationships with customers and partners to bolster sales, and to understand and manage business risk. Collects customer feedback data and applies data analysis techniques to improve customer experience. Builds strong relationships with customers at senior levels. Designs and negotiates solutions to complex financial issues with customers. Engages with customers and partners on their wider relationships with Microsoft. Serves as advocate for Microsoft and its customers. Understands customers' businesses to plan growth. Manages balance between customer centricity, enablement of sales, and cost effectiveness.

Partnership

Provides business insights and recommendations to peers and stakeholders to achieve revenue and profitability goals and drive shareholder return, including. Resource allocation, cost optimization, revenue generation, trends, and future requirements. Manages and executes processes through engagement with internal and external stakeholders. Collaborates with business leaders to define action plans for financial and business analysis findings.

Applies advanced understanding of Microsoft Finance and business (e.g., monetization strategy, market, key drivers, revenue channels, advanced technology, and business partner work context) to multiple situations to evaluate results and analysis. Develops and manages strategies to proactively mitigate, or reactively address, potential adverse effects of macroeconomic and/or geopolitical risks. Maintains working knowledge of Microsoft financial systems, policies, and processes to evaluate potential impacts of changes, and drives improvements in efficiency and accuracy.

Contributes to new and unconventional methods and approaches to data collection, analysis, interpretation, and financial models. Provides advice and direction to teammates and peers on data management and operations.

Leads efforts to leverage technology to increase productivity (e.g., report optimization) and to ensure accurate conclusions.

Integrates varied data sources and assimilates the information into a comprehensive, clear narrative. Communicates results in a compelling and understandable message. Articulates understanding and awareness of business partner situation.

Protect

Ensures compliance with company policies, legal standards, and regulatory requirements by reviewing and monitoring accuracy of financial documents and business processes. Drives corrective measures. Consults with business partners on sharing financial information, approved instruments and processes, and consistency with corporate policies. Collaborates with Compliance groups to ensure team is current on company policies and procedures.

Other

Embody our culture and values

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in  Finance, Economics, Data Science, or related field AND 4+ years of post-graduate financial analysis, accounting, controllership, or finance work experience

OR Master's Degree in , Finance, Economics, Data Science, or related field AND 2+ years of post-graduate financial analysis, accounting, controllership, or finance work experience

OR equivalent experience.

Great collaboration, teamwork and business partnership: Extremely important for the person in role to possess great collaboration skills and able to build network.

Financial analysis & modeling skills. This role requires a hands-on approach, and the individual must be comfortable in rolling up his/her sleeves and diving in.

Proficiency in excel and use of pivot tables, data tables, and modeling techniques is a must.

Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment: Devices Finance is a very dynamic team and individual must be able to work in an environment where everything is not fully defined. The ability to work in fluid setting and define things and strategize is critical.

 operation finance control activities, preferred in manufacturing and supply chain.

Able to handle multiple workstreams in a fast-paced change management- Fail fast and learn.

Able to handle diverse stakeholders with a high degree of ambiguity - Be relentless and push back when required.

A track record of influence the business through initiative and in bringing financial analysis and insight.

Excellent communication skills (written and oral), including an ability to communicate effectively with senior management and business partners.

Knowledge of the Consumer Electronics industry is preferred but not mandatory

Willingness to travel and perform factory compliance audit ( ~30%)

In addition, it helps to have a contagiously positive attitude, resilience, and the ability to partner with internal teams to find common ground and common goals.

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. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.