Senior Finance Manager
About the job
- A Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science, or a related field and 4 or more years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership, finance, or a related field; or a Bachelor's degree in those fields and 6 or more years of relevant experience; or equivalent experience.
- A Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science, or a related field and 8 or more years of post-graduate financial analysis, accounting, controllership, or finance work experience; or a Bachelor's degree in those fields and 12 or more years of post-graduate relevant work experience; or equivalent experience.
- At least 3 years of experience in multinational organizations in multi-product or multi-segment finance roles.
- At least 3 years of work experience in a matrix-based organization.
- At least 3 years of work experience in the technology or software industry.
- Ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives without direct authority.
- Experience building executive-level presentations and business narratives.
- Experience supporting cloud, AI, infrastructure, or technology businesses.
- Drive end-to-end planning processes across annual budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and strategic investment reviews.
- Develop planning frameworks that connect business strategy, financial performance, infrastructure investments, and operational execution.
- Partner across multiple organizations to ensure planning assumptions are aligned, transparent, and actionable.
- Continuously evolve planning methodologies to reflect changing business models and strategic priorities.
- Identify emerging business trends, risks, and opportunities across Azure and AI.
- Develop driver-based analyses that connect operational metrics to financial outcomes.
- Evaluate investment opportunities, resource allocation decisions, and strategic tradeoffs.
- Frame complex issues into clear recommendations for leadership discussions.
- Serve as a key partner across Product Revenue & Margin teams, CPI leadership, Corporate Finance, and other planning stakeholders.
- Build alignment across organizations with differing priorities, assumptions, and objectives.
- Act as a connective tissue across planning workstreams to ensure leadership has a consistent understanding of business performance and outlook.
- Establish scalable planning processes, tools, and analytical frameworks.
- Drive improvements in planning quality, forecast accuracy, and decision support.
- Simplify complex financial concepts and communicate insights effectively to executive audiences.
- Create consistency across reporting, planning, and performance measurement frameworks.
- Support leadership reviews, business performance discussions, and executive presentations.
- Develop comprehensive narratives that integrate financial results, operational metrics, and strategic context.
- Provide objective perspectives on business tradeoffs and investment decisions.
- Help leadership navigate ambiguity in a rapidly evolving business environment.
- Experience with long-range planning, strategic planning, investment governance, or corporate finance.
- Ability to connect financial, operational, and technical concepts into cohesive business insights.
- Demonstrated success working in highly ambiguous environments.
- Solid problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- High-performing executive presence and stakeholder management skills.
About the company
Microsoft builds workplace software, operating systems and cloud infrastructure for consumers, businesses and government agencies, from small organizations to global enterprises. Microsoft 365 combines Word and Excel with Teams communication and Copilot AI features, while Windows runs PCs and Surface supplies the company's own computers. Azure rents computing capacity, storage and databases to build and run web applications. Microsoft also sells Xbox consoles and games, collecting revenue through software licenses, subscriptions, usage charges and product sales. Founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, Microsoft is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Redmond, Washington
Founded
1975
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What believers are saying
- US corporate staff receive education support: eligible, approved graduate coursework qualifies for up to $10,000 annually.
- Cloud demand expands: July 2026 results showed Azure and other cloud services revenue grew 43% year-over-year in fiscal Q4.
- Investment has an earnings cushion: July 2026 results reported $155.2 billion consolidated operating profit for fiscal 2026.
What critics are saying
- Performance reviews include security: every Microsoft employee must discuss their security contribution with their manager.
- Office flexibility depends on the role: Microsoft's postings specify requirements ranging from fully remote to fully on-site.
- Cloud capacity faces local limits: Microsoft describes power-grid delays and water constraints affecting US datacenter expansion.
What makes Microsoft unique
- Hybrid customers stay within reach: Azure Arc manages servers across customer datacenters and competing clouds.
- Developer reach extends beyond Azure: Microsoft's GitHub hosts code collaboration alongside AI coding tools.
- Professional data widens its business: Microsoft owns LinkedIn's recruiting, advertising and workplace-learning network.
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