The Senior Finance Manager (Business Program Manager) role is a strategic function that bridges business goals with execution. With a focus on Data and Analytics, the role remit will include driving strategic initiatives and fostering innovation. This position demands a proactive and creative mindset, capable of navigating complex business landscapes and identifying opportunities for growth. The ideal candidate will excel in managing relationships with business partners, ensuring seamless collaboration and alignment with organizational goals. A deep understanding of the intricacies involved in building and landing successful proactive analytics frameworks, with an AI-first approach, as this role is instrumental in building a bridge between strategy and execution. Likewise, deep analytical skills and excele/database management are required to drive leadership and executive leadership team level data driven insights to inform strategic business decisions.
Responsibilities
Analytics & Strategy Optimization:
• Support, manage and scale analytics and reporting to drive LT decision making on empowerment, strategic programs and deal making strategies.
- Develop deal shaping and benchmarking tools to equip deal makers with real time strategic insights and analytics
- Build and lead Microsoft Intelligence Workforce KPI reporting to Deal Desk leadership and community
- Lead and scale Microsoft Intelligence Workforce strategy across tooling, processes and analytical workstreams
- Evolve offer level tracking for Deal Desk lead initiatives including ROI, adoption and customer conversion metrics that feed into strategy
- Drive AI first solutions adoption across Deal Desk and MCAPS Finance with quantifiable impact and strong feedback loop
- Champion seamless integration and widespread usage of modern tools within the organization, enhancing productivity for streamlined deal making.
• Spearhead initiatives to streamline processes by continuously enhancing our AI tools to increase operational efficiency and reduced friction across deal-making workflows.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to drive improvements, risk management, and business continuity
Qualifications
Minimum / Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, Data Science, Economics or related field AND 4+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement
- OR equivalent experience.
- Master's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, Data Science, Economics or related field AND 6+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement OR
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, Data Science, Economics or related field AND 8+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement
- OR equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of experience in systems, tools and program management with a proven track record of delivering business results
- Demonstrated ability to use tools and technology to procure data from various sources, analyze data and present findings.
- Ability to craft the messaging and storytelling from insights to all levels of leadership or stakeholder.
Business Program Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $97,600 - $188,400 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $125,000 - $206,400 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
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. 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Finance, Data Science, Economics, or a related field, plus 4+ years of experience in program management, process management, or process improvement; equivalent experience accepted.
- Master's degree in a related field plus 6+ years of program, process, or process improvement experience, or bachelor's degree plus 8+ years of relevant experience; equivalent experience accepted.
- 7+ years of experience managing systems, tools, and programs with a proven record of delivering business results.
- Experience using tools and technology to procure data from various sources, analyze data, and present findings.
- Ability to craft messaging and storytelling from insights for leadership and stakeholders.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is presented as broadly competitive overall, with clear role/level/location variation and an emphasis on using posted ranges and band information for apples-to-apples comparisons.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are described as a standout, highlighted by a strong 401(k) match structure and immediate vesting, plus additional plan features for tax-advantaged saving.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented benefits are portrayed as a meaningful strength, with substantial paid parental leave and added supports like back-up care and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
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