Senior Finance Manager, Windows Strategy and Planning

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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

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