Senior Asia P&L Controller

Overview

The Senior Asia P&L Controller is responsible for driving the Rhythm of Business (RoB) for the Asia GES P&L management, ensuring financial performance is effectively monitored, communicated, and actioned. This role acts as the primary liaison between Asia stakeholders and the Core Finance team, translating financial results into actionable business insights and ensuring alignment on forecasting, reporting, planning, and strategic priorities.

The successful candidate will lead business performance reviews, coordinate planning cycles, manage financial governance processes, and provide data-driven recommendations that support revenue growth, profitability, and operational excellence.

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.

Responsibilities

• Rhythm of Business Leadership
• Lead and manage the end-to-end Rhythm of Business (RoB) calendar, including monthly, quarterly, and annual business reviews.
• Coordinate performance review meetings, ensuring alignment across business leaders, finance partners, and operational stakeholders.
• Develop executive-level business performance summaries, dashboards, and presentations.
• Track business commitments, action items, risks, and opportunities arising from review discussions.

P&L Performance Management

• Provide insights into business drivers, trends, variances, and key financial metrics.
• Consolidate risks and opportunities against budget, forecast, and strategic targets.
• Support scenario planning and decision-making through financial modeling and business analysis.

Finance Partnership & Coordination

• Partner with Asia P&L team and Core Finance teams to serve as the intermediary between the two teams
• Coordinate financial planning processes including budgeting, forecasting, and month-end reviews.
• Drive alignment on financial assumptions, reporting requirements, and performance metrics.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of financial information communicated across stakeholders.

Strategic Business Insights

Translate complex financial reporting requirements into clear narratives and actionable recommendations for Asia P&L team.

Partner with cross-functional teams to improve operational and financial performance.

Governance & Operational Excellence

Ensure adherence to financial governance standards and compliance requirements.

Drive process improvements in reporting, forecasting, and business review activities.

Establish best practices for reporting automation and performance tracking.

Support organizational planning initiatives and strategic projects.

Required Qualifications;

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 6+ years experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership or finance, or related field

OR Master's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 4+ years experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership or finance, or related field OR equivalent experience

3+ years work experience in matrix-based organization.

Preferred Qualifications;

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 4+ years experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership or finance, or related field OR Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 7+ years experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership or finance, or related field OR equivalent experience.

3+ years experience in multinationals with multi-product/multi-segment finance roles.

3+ years work experience in the technology or software industry.

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.

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Insights from previous hires

Top skills: Accounting, Finance, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Business Administration

Common previous titles: Senior Manager Finance, Senior Finance Manager, Senior Accounting Manager, Senior, Senior Manager Tax, Senior Planning Manager, Senior Manager