Group Finance Manager

Microsoft•Redmond, WA

About The Position

Overview Consumer Microsoft 365 and Copilot are at the forefront of creating consumer-oriented AI experiences and accelerating adoption across our Microsoft consumer user base. Our team supports engineering and marketing in driving durable innovation and scale. We help set and achieve near-term goals and make strategic product and pricing decisions for sustainable growth. Senior Finance Managers in our team help us transform the way we measure business performance, manage resources, and lead financial activities using business intelligence, modeling, and analytics. As a Senior Finance Manager, you will have a unique opportunity to use your insights and strategic thinking to partner with leaders on financial analysis, financial decisions and investments, and process transformation projects. This role is focused on Copilot P&L management, long-range planning, and strategic business planning support. We are looking for Finance professionals with strong modeling and analytical skills combined with strong executive presence. The ideal candidates will be able to dive into the details and understand the key drivers as well as effectively communicate results/drivers to business partners including executives. Will also exhibit curiosity, is a fast learner and has a passion to understand the business models and drivers in our Consumer business and products. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. That’s what inspires us, drives our work and pushes us to challenge the status quo every day. Through our Cloud-first strategy, we strive to deliver solutions that are optimized for the world and enable customers to drive their business more successfully.

Requirements

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 6+ years experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership or finance, or related field OR equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience owning financial planning, forecasting, and/or P&L management for a business, product, or portfolio with material revenue and cost complexity
Proven ability to lead endtoend financial processes (annual planning, longrange planning, forecast reviews, close, and variance analysis) with limited oversight
Analytical and financial modeling skills, including scenario analysis and investment tradeoff evaluation
Experience presenting insights and recommendations to senior and executive stakeholders, with the ability to influence decisions through datadriven storytelling

Responsibilities

Prioritize
Analyze current and future financial performance across products and segments, supporting strategic decisions through modeling and scenario planning.
Contribute to annual planning and forecasting cycles, including insights that inform adjusted forecasts and investment prioritization.
Support monthly close and reporting cycles, preparing financial summaries and variance analyses that highlight key drivers and trends.
Leverage Copilot for Finance capabilities to accelerate reconciliation, variance identification, and data preparation workflows.
Partnership
Serve as a trusted finance advisor to engineering, marketing, and product teams, supporting decisions on monetization, pricing, and campaign ROI.
Apply foundational knowledge of Microsoft financial systems and business models to deliver insights and drive accountability across KPIs such as MAU, MPU, and Copilot attach rates.
Improve reporting and forecasting processes through automation and integration of financial systems with M365 collaboration tools like Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
Communicate results and recommendations clearly to stakeholders, including executive audiences, using structured analysis and visual storytelling.
Protect
Ensure compliance with financial policies, legal standards, and regulatory requirements through rigorous review and documentation.
Support audit readiness and policy adherence across financial processes, recommending improvements and corrective actions where needed.
Other
Embody Microsoft’s culture and values