Senior Business Manager, Financial Planning & Operations (Apps & Agents Executive Office)

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

15h • $116,900 - $222,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Apps & Agents organization is hiring a Senior Business Manager as part of our Apps & Agents Executive office. This critical role is focused on driving the headcount, budget, and annual financial planning process for a large and dynamic CVP-led organization. Strong management of all aspects of our financial portfolio enables us to have the greatest impact for our customers and Microsoft. This role works closely with CVP’s Chief of Staff, Finance, Global Talent Acquisition, and is an important member of our Business Operations community. A passion for embracing AI as a key tool to drive process optimization and improvement, reporting, an eye for detail, very strong collaboration skills, and a desire to identify strategic insights are key to success in this role. We are a supportive, collaborative, and flexible team- dedicated to building a thriving employee and team culture and environment where everyone can do their best work. This position is based in Redmond, Washington and requires the employee to be in the office a minimum of 3 days per week. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 6+ years experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles OR equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated organizational experience, managing multiple projects with different deliverables and timelines simultaneously.
• Ability to create and maintain positive relationships, influence and collaborate internally and externally.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate details and data into clear strategy for varied audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 8+ years experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles OR Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 12+ years experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles OR equivalent experience.
• 4+ years experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles.
• Experience leveraging AI tools and processes.
• Experience with Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Managing the overall budget for an aligned CVP leader & team, in partnership with central business management leader, including setting targets, reporting, auditing, and metrics. Workstreams include: Funded headcount and PCN reconciliation, geo conversions, budget transfers and adjustments, reporting for the leadership team and Chief of Staff team.
• Active oversight, monitoring, and controls of a significant non-people budget, along with detail-oriented planning and preparation on an annual basis. This requires very close collaboration with chief of staff, PO owners, administrative staff- including onboarding, documentation, and regular reviews to ensure tight budget management.
• Driving regular and ad hoc reporting, including leveraging Finance reports and tools, Power BI, and creating presentations for the LT. Identifying and deriving insights and opportunities is a key component of the role.
• Additional programs and initiatives, related to business operations will arise that will add to the breadth and scope of the role. We operate as an integrated team with both vertical and horizontal responsibilities. The scope of this role is 80/20 aligned vertically (one leader & team) / horizontal (supporting the organization broadly).

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior