Senior Asia P&L Controller

MICROSOFT OPERATIONS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Microsoft Operations Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks a Senior Asia P&L Controller to own the Rhythm of Business for the Asia GES P&L, coordinating forecasting, reporting, and strategic priorities. You will bridge Asia stakeholders and Core Finance, turning results into actionable insights and leading business performance reviews.

In this role you will oversee planning cycles, governance processes, and data-driven recommendations that support revenue growth, profitability, and operational excellence,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree as specified with 6+ years (or 4+ with Master's) in finance/controllership or equivalent.
• Experience in matrix-based organizations and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead Rhythm of Business calendar and monthly/quarterly/annual reviews.
• Provide insights into drivers, trends, and financial metrics; consolidate risks vs. budget.
• Coordinate budgeting, forecasting, and month-end processes across Asia P&L.
• Translate financial results into actionable business insights for Asia P&L.

Skills

Financial analysis

Accounting

Controllership

Finance

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Accounting/Finance

Master's Degree in Business Administration/Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

BI Tools

Job description

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.

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.

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.