Microsoft’s Windows Strategy and Planning Finance Team is looking for a Senior Finance Manager with solid analytical and communication skills, business acumen and thought leadership to join the team working to drive long term strategy and success for Windows and Surface. You will have the opportunity to engage directly with the engineering teams building Windows and Surface and shape product roadmaps, go-to-market plans, and monetization strategies.
This cross functional role will partner with the Windows and Surface teams in engineering, finance, marketing, and business planning to evaluate product initiatives, create frameworks to drive growth, and bring alignment across all the various teams. You will use data, product insight, and business acumen to help shape Windows features and Surface devices.
The Senior Finance Manager role sits on the Windows Strategy and Planning team which owns Windows Post Sale Monetization (PSM), Ecosystem Health, Surface Pricing, and Long-Range Planning (LRP). Our goal is to increase Microsoft’s service attach (including Game Pass, Microsoft 365, Search, Ads, News, and Commercial services) across the ecosystem, shape the Windows and Surface devices portfolios, and deliver exciting and meaningful customer experiences across the Windows platform.
We are looking for people who thrive under ambiguous challenges, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for technology. The ideal candidate will be able to dive into the details and understand the key drivers as well as communicate results/drivers to business partners including executives. Ability to frame a complex problem, solid analytical skills, and intellectual curiosity are key to success within our team.
Our team culture is centered around Microsoft corporate values and the One Microsoft approach with business partners. Our team is comprised of many individuals with diverse backgrounds and values the unique perspectives and thought processes each colleague brings to the table. Our team leans into helping one another and is not afraid to try new things with a fail fast and growth mindset mentality.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Windows Data on deriving insights into Windows Ecosystem
Long Range Planning, partnering cross-functionally with Engineering, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Business Planning to ensure alignment on product roadmaps, pricing actions, and financial assumptions.
Evaluate initiative performance relative to expectations and communicate gaps and opportunities to product teams
Consolidate metric and financial reporting for monthly business reviews with engineering leadership
Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, tools, and reporting to increase accuracy, transparency, and efficiency.
Embody our culture and values
Qualifications
Required/minimum qualifications
- Master's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 2+ 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 4+ years experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership or finance, or related field OR equivalent experience.
- This role follows a hybrid work model and is based in Redmond, Washington. Employees are expected to work on-site in Redmond on a regular, recurring basis in alignment with business and team needs.
- Masters Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 6+ years of post-graduate financial analysis, accounting, controllership, or finance work experience OR Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 8+ years of post-graduate financial analysis, accounting, controllership or finance work experience OR equivalent experience.
- 1+ year(s) experience in multinationals with multi-product/multi-segment finance roles.
- 1+ year(s) work experience in matrix-based organization.
- 1+ year(s) work experience in the technology or software industry.
Financial Analysis 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
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 2+ years finance/accounting experience OR Bachelor's degree AND 4+ years finance/accounting experience OR equivalent experience.
- Work on-site in Redmond, Washington on a regular, recurring basis (hybrid work model).
- Strong analytical and communication skills, business acumen, and ability to frame complex problems and present to executives.
- Master's degree and 6+ years post-graduate finance experience OR Bachelor's degree and 8+ years post-graduate finance experience OR equivalent (preferred senior experience).
- 1+ year experience in multinationals with multi-product/multi-segment finance roles.
- 1+ year experience working in a matrix-based organization.
- 1+ year experience in the technology or software industry.
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