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South Africa Finance Lead

South Africa, Johannesburg · Job Posted May 05, 2026
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We are hiring the Subsidiary Finance Lead for Microsoft South Africa. This role is a key role for the South African Subsidiary and will be part of the Country Leadership team. This role is accountable for executing all finance deliverables to enable sustainable long-term growth. As the country Finance Lead, you have the opportunity to impact business results and operational effectiveness across a breadth of functions and foster business-led compliance. 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.

Job Responsibility

  • Advise business leaders on financial performance (revenue, AR, expenses) and P&L optimization to maximize ROI
  • Translate strategic targets into accountable budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation plans (including headcount)
  • Lead financial planning cycles (budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning) supported by strong modeling and analysis
  • Track performance through KPIs, ensure reporting accuracy, and drive accountability for results
  • Generate actionable insights to inform decisions and improve operational efficiency
  • Act as a strategic advisor to business and commercial leaders, shaping priorities and driving growth
  • Provide market, industry, and performance insights to influence decision-making
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration to resolve complex financial and operational challenges
  • Build strong stakeholder relationships to balance customer impact, sales enablement, and cost effectiveness
  • Influence senior leadership through clear financial narratives, scenarios, and recommendations
  • Ensure compliance with Microsoft financial, accounting, privacy, and ethical standards
  • Maintain strong financial controls, accounting policies, and reporting integrity across all operations
  • Partner with audit teams and oversee regulatory, statutory, and reporting requirements
  • Promote a culture of compliance, risk awareness, and accountability across the organization

Requirements

  • Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership or finance, or related field OR equivalent experience
  • Office presence of 3 days per week
  • Experience in multinational, matrix-based organizations, with multi-product/multi-segment finance roles
  • Experience in the technology or software industry

Nice to have

  • Experience in multinational, matrix-based organizations, with multi-product/multi-segment finance roles
  • Experience in the technology or software industry

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