Senior Finance Manager, Reporting and Tools

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

2d • $97,600 - $206,400

About The Position

Microsoft Customer and Partner Solutions (MCAPS) Finance is hiring a Senior Finance Manager to lead centralized reporting and analytics in the Reporting and Tools Team within MCAPS Core Central FP&A. The position supports in-depth solution-area insights and key rhythms of the business, including close, forecast, and planning. It partners with MCAPS Core and Field Solution Area Insights Finance teams and works with Finance Data & Experiences (FD&E) and Sales Enablement & Operations (SE&O) to identify reporting needs and deliver reports for MCAPS leaders and business partners. The role requires finance subject matter expertise to interpret complex financial data and turn it into meaningful, actionable insights.

The position leads cross-solution-area reporting and analytics, including MBR and high-frequency metrics, the Business Health Framework, ARR reporting, and modernization of existing reports. It drives centralization, standardization, consolidation, and automation of workload-level reporting, and develops scalable, maintainable reports. The role collaborates across finance, Field Insights, FD&E, and SE&O to create and automate executive-review visuals for close, forecast/APR, and planning. It also uses AI responsibly to modernize reporting while applying security, privacy, compliance, and governance practices.

The role performs financial analysis, research, modeling, and forecasting support; evaluates financial results and variances; and provides business leaders with recommendations and actionable insights. It also helps ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, improves data operations and reporting efficiency, and communicates findings in clear, compelling narratives. Microsoft describes its culture as grounded in a growth mindset, innovation, collaboration, respect, integrity, accountability, and inclusion.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science, or a related field and 2+ years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership, finance, or a related field; or bachelor's degree in one of these fields and 4+ years of such experience; or equivalent experience.
• Experience analyzing financial performance, plans, and transactions; supporting forecasting and planning; and conducting financial modeling and variance analysis.
• Ability to partner with business and commercial stakeholders and provide actionable financial insights and recommendations.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data, integrate varied data sources, and communicate findings clearly.
• Working knowledge of financial systems, policies, processes, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to leverage technology and apply responsible AI practices, including security, privacy, compliance, and governance.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-solution-area reporting and analytics to provide actionable insights, including MBR and high-frequency metrics, the Business Health Framework, ARR reporting, and reporting modernization.
• Centralize and standardize workload-level reporting and analytics by consolidating and automating existing reports and building scalable, maintainable new reports with FD&E and SE&O.
• Collaborate with Solution Area Insights Finance, Field Insights, FD&E, and SE&O to create and automate executive-review visuals for close, forecast/APR, and planning.
• Use AI responsibly to enhance reporting while applying appropriate security, privacy, compliance, and governance practices.
• Analyze and research current and future financial performance, financial plans, and economic transactions.
• Assist with annual business planning and forecasting; perform analysis, modeling, and research for preliminary and adjusted forecast cycles.
• Partner with business and commercial stakeholders and provide business leader support and actionable insights during financial close periods.
• Review recurring financial reporting and presentations; identify trends and formulate action plans.
• Determine financial results, including revenue, profitability, and OPEX; conduct variance analyses and identify causes and solutions.
• Collaborate to ensure plans are executed and results are accountable.
• Provide business insights and recommendations to peers and stakeholders on resource allocation, cost optimization, revenue generation, trends, and future requirements.
• Manage and execute processes through engagement with internal and external stakeholders; collaborate with business leaders to define action plans based on financial and business analysis.
• Apply understanding of Microsoft Finance and business to evaluate results and analysis across varied situations.
• Develop and manage strategies to mitigate or address potential adverse effects of macroeconomic and geopolitical risks.
• Maintain working knowledge of Microsoft financial systems, policies, and processes; evaluate potential impacts of changes and drive improvements in efficiency and accuracy.
• Contribute new approaches to data collection, analysis, interpretation, and financial models; advise teammates and peers on data management and operations.
• Leverage technology to increase productivity and ensure accurate conclusions; integrate varied data sources into a clear, comprehensive narrative and communicate results compellingly.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, legal standards, and regulatory requirements by reviewing and monitoring financial documents and business processes; drive corrective measures.
• Consult with business partners on sharing financial information, approved instruments and processes, and alignment with corporate policies.
• Collaborate with Compliance groups to keep the team current on company policies and procedures.
• Embody Microsoft's culture and values.

Benefits

• Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation; the posting refers applicants to Microsoft's careers pay information page for details.

What This Job Offers

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