OPEX Controller for XR and Marketing at Microsoft

, , Singapore -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Management, Budgeting, Forecasting, P&L Management, Variance Analysis, Collaboration, Operational Effectiveness, Data Analysis, Growth Mindset, Standardization, Simplification, Compliance, Insight Generation, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement

Industry

Software Development

Description

Overview Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. Microsoft Asia is one of the 3 regions of Microsoft Commercial Business and covers 6 Areas: ANZ, India, Greater China Region, Japan, ASEAN, and Korea. All 6 areas of Asia have been a key enabler of the market IT growth through solid partnership with Governments, Enterprise, Small and Medium Corporates, as well as IT partners and consumer partners of the region. Microsoft Finance is a truly global finance team, and and you will be part of the WW FC Community and representing Asia to make each other great and build on each other. The Asia OPEX (FC) primarily oversees management of Marketing and External Resources (XR) for Asia Region with strong internal controls; as well as the consolidation of other OPEX spend. This role is oversees budget, forecast, closing and reviews of Marketing, XR related Expense lines within Asia regional Management P&L; as well as the consolidation of other opex lines across Asia P&L. This role is vital key member of Asia Regional Financial Controlling team and meaningfully participates in financial controller rhythms. Through partnership and collaboration with Regional and areas SE&O teams and area Finance teams in optimizing the ROI of Marketing and XR resources. The role will also ensuring end to end flow for the region while continuing to drive for standardization and simplification. You must have a growth mindset, act as an entrepreneur that drives business impact, and continuously learn and innovate. You have the capability to actively contribute and build strong collaboration within diverse and virtual teams. You are action oriented and able to build and deliver strong results through others beyond the team as well. Responsibilities People: The Asia OPEX Controller is an experienced professional within the Asia Finance community and is expected to contribute to the thought leadership of the community. In charge of the Area and Regional Management P&L primarily marketing and external resources (XR). Key point of contact and responsible for landing ECIF process and insights in the Area and Asia. Partnership: Trusted advisor of the Area leadership team and Asia Finance Controllership community. Collaborate with Area, Regional and Corporate stakeholders. Responsible for ensuring that all parties deliver maximum value to the business and are continually improving operational effectiveness. Oversees the budgeting, forecasting, actual, variance and trend analysis for OPEX spend, ensuring insightful commentary provided to area leadership team and offering solutions in P&L optimization. Prioritization: The Asia OPEX Controller manage the P&L in line with quarterly financial accountability and deliver insights on P&L OPEX spend. Manage the budget and forecast process across Marketing and External Resources OPEX lines, across Management P&L and Statutory books. Work closely with Asia Regional Marketing, Operations and Regional FC team to provide Quarterly business review and actional insights. P&L management. Provide the required insight for quarterly SOX controls, in particular Opex Trends. Own accuracy of Marketing and External resources spend. Opex month close, forecast, analysis & planning. Key indicators of success Own accuracy of Marketing and External Resources (XR) spend. Other OPEX expense insights Finance Compliance results (SOX) with direct relation to the role Standardization and simplification of processes Strong community lead btw area and core teams Sufficient and accurate SOX Controls. This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. * Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

Responsibilities

The Asia OPEX Controller oversees the management of Marketing and External Resources (XR) for the Asia Region, focusing on budget, forecast, and expense analysis. This role collaborates with various teams to optimize ROI and ensure effective financial controlling.