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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