Passionate about the most exciting hardware lineup ever produced - Microsoft Surface? Come be a part of Microsoft Devices! The Surface Finance team within Devices Finance is looking for a motivated individual with enthusiasm to take on a high impact role as Product Cost P and L Lead for Surface Tablets. 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 Surface Finance team advocates for the Surface business and drives profitable growth by: Managing the P and L while ensuring controls, compliance and data accuracy Delivering unit, revenue, GM and market share targets Providing predictability. Scope risks and opportunities Being trusted leaders to our business partners (engaged and insightful) The successful candidate will bring a combination of financial and accounting
Oversight and responsibility for financial planning, forecasting and budgeting for Surface Tablets COGS (covering the Surface Pro and Surface Go product lines) in the sustaining post launch environment that help deliver on lifetime gross margin targets. Drive improved insight into the business, including development and reporting of Product P and Ls, lifetime GM targets, KPI's and performance metrics and scorecards, to drive organizational accountability and performance. Ongoing analysis and business group support associated with product COGS including cost management, value added analysis, scenario
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, math or related field. MBA preferred. 6+ years finance, accounting or related work experience Great collaboration, team work and business partnership: Extremely important for the person in role to possess great collaboration skills and able to build network. Financial analysis and 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