A program team is being created to transform our launch process. An initiative of this size and complexity will have significant impact across Microsoft’s functions, business processes and systems. The program will create a virtual team with representation from all functions (business planning, engineering groups, sales, marketing, finance, operations, etc.) to rally around a single business roadmap, collect and prioritize business requirements, and provide appropriate ongoing program management and governance.
Core responsibilities include:
•Represent the Finance function on the launch program team. Align Finance to the business roadmap, identify Finance requirements and represent Finance in cross-functional program management and governance discussions.
•Establish a Finance Readiness Framework to identify impacted finance processes and stakeholders with changes to offers, sales motions and platforms. Includes intake, risk/impact assessment, prioritization and approval components.
•Coordinate Finance function-specific (Tax, Trade, Treasury, Accounting, FP&A, EGs, etc.) SMEs, enablement leads, readiness and project managers to assess impact, align project plans/timelines, monitor progress, track issues and communicate status.
•Collaborate with high-priority Finance project owners to identify dependencies, alignment opportunities, resource conflicts, etc. Design a governance process to resolve or escalate to Finance leadership.
•Develop process and rhythm to keep Finance stakeholders informed and engaged on product/offer launch topics. Includes sponsor updates, steering committee, working team meetings and communications.
•Partner with other members of the launch program team to implement proper controls upstream (and/or downstream) where Finance has dependencies on non-finance processes (offer/SKU set-up, customer master, etc.).
Qualifications:
•Minimum 10-12 years related work experience (finance or commerce or IT/systems), including demonstrated success leading large and complex projects.
•10+ years’ experience working with accounting / reporting systems (experience with Microsoft financial systems and processes is a plus), internal controls and familiarity with regulatory requirements (e.g. GAAP).
•Strong knowledge and experience with IT systems development and management principles.
•Strong communication skills, with ability to effectively communicate across all levels, including written communication and group presentations.
•Strong cross-group collaboration skills with the ability to collaborate and lead a geographically dispersed, virtual team of SMEs.
•Must have a great attitude, desire to make others successful, and commitment to our team’s success.
Preferred Qualifications:
•Knowledge of e-commerce and digital supply chain systems in a plus.
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