Senior Finance Manager, Windows & Devices

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

10d • $97,600 - $206,400

About The Position

The Senior Finance Manager will drive Finance Intelligence and AI transformation for Microsoft’s Surface business, at the intersection of finance, technology, and business strategy. The role owns the finance decision system across planning, forecasting, reporting, analytics, insights, and decision support, helping modernize how finance teams operate and make decisions.

The successful candidate will combine finance and business acumen with a systems-minded, product-oriented approach. They will partner across Finance, Engineering, Data, and business teams to develop scalable analytics, automation, and AI-enabled solutions; establish trusted data and standards; and improve decision quality, productivity, and business performance. The Windows & Devices Finance team supports Sales, Revenue, Investments, Compete, and Gross Margin, and advises the business on growth, performance, investments, market trends, risks, and opportunities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science, or a related field and at least 2 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership, finance, or a related field; or a bachelor’s degree in one of these fields and at least 4 years of relevant experience; or equivalent experience.
• Strong finance expertise in planning, forecasting, reporting, performance management, and financial modeling.
• Ability to translate complex business challenges into actionable insights and scalable solutions.
• Experience partnering across Finance, Engineering, Data, and business teams to influence strategy, define requirements, and deliver business impact in complex, matrixed environments.
• Demonstrated ability to use analytics, automation, reporting, and emerging technologies to improve decision-making, productivity, and business outcomes.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and influencing skills, including the ability to navigate ambiguity, drive change, and deliver results across diverse stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science, or a related field and at least 6 years of post-graduate financial analysis, accounting, controllership, or finance experience; or a bachelor’s degree in one of these fields and at least 8 years of such experience; or equivalent experience.
• At least 1 year of experience in multinational organizations with multi-product or multi-segment finance roles.
• At least 1 year of work experience in a matrix-based organization.
• At least 1 year of work experience in the technology or software industry.
• Experience in multinational technology organizations supporting multi-product or multi-segment businesses.

Responsibilities

• Own the finance decision system for the Surface business, spanning planning, forecasting, reporting, analytics, insights, and decision support.
• Translate complex financial and operational challenges into scalable solutions that improve decision making and business performance.
• Partner across Finance, Engineering, and business teams to define priorities, influence strategy, and deliver high-impact solutions.
• Design and deliver analytics, modeling, reporting, and forecasting capabilities that enable leaders to make informed decisions.
• Drive adoption of automation, AI, and emerging technologies to modernize finance processes and improve productivity.
• Establish trusted data, governance, and business standards that ensure consistency, transparency, and decision quality.
• Champion a product mindset focused on business value, user adoption, continuous improvement, and measurable outcomes.
• Embody Microsoft’s culture and values.

Benefits

• Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation; additional benefits and pay information is available on Microsoft’s careers website.

What This Job Offers

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