Senior Finance Manager - Deal Desk Data & Analytics

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.

What This Job Offers

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