Senior Manager, M&A Finance

Microsoft•Redmond, WA

About The Position

The Microsoft Acquisition and Venture Success (MAVS) purpose is to be a driving force to enable and protect Microsoft's strategic growth through acquisition/venture diligence and integration success. MAVS provides multi-disciplinary advisory services for all acquisitions and divestitures at Microsoft. We focus on comprehensive due diligence, integration/separation planning, post-close implementation, and deal performance governance with insight, clarity, and adaptable solutions that align people, product, go-to-market, and operational processes. We focus on mitigating risks, building robust integration/separation plans, and driving connections in support of compliance and deal value realization. Our MAVS Finance and Compliance team is responsible for driving the due diligence and integration/divestiture phases of the deal lifecycle within the finance and compliance workstreams. As a Finance and Compliance Integration Manager, you will support this critical work to ensure compliant execution. This individual will have a demonstrated history of delivering projects end-to-end, from strategy formulation to execution, and have a track record of success in driving multiple priorities simultaneously. This is a high performing team of fast-paced and dedicated finance and compliance professionals who are energized by collaboration and delivering in a dynamic environment. This opportunity will allow you to develop a deep understanding of M&A and work broadly across levels and businesses within Microsoft.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Management, Human Resources, or Business AND 3+ years experience in project management, business operations, finance and analysis, strategic or relationship management role OR equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business AND 5+ years experience in project management, business operations, finance and analysis, strategic or relationship management role, or mergers and acquisitions OR equivalent experience.
Direct or related mergers and acquisitions experience.
Certified Public Accounting (CPA).
Merger & Acquisition Integration

Responsibilities

Supports Finance and Compliance mergers and acquisition (M&A) and divestiture activities from Due Diligence, Day 1 & Close Planning, and Post-close Integration & Governance.
Collaborates with internal Microsoft teams such as engineering, corporate development, business development, technology, finance, legal, and human resources in support of deal strategy to align on planning, and performance measurement.
Provides deal support by aiding in the financial execution of deal activities, such as integrated financial planning, value driver validation, due diligence, planning, and execution.
Provides program management support in finance and compliance program execution.
Provides support to senior team members.
Assists the team in compiling content for management and target presentations.
Provides support for deal leads progress reports.
Supports compliance stakeholder (e.g., compliance committee) engagement execution including coverage of required topics; elevates issues to Controls & Compliance (C&C), Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs (CELA), and other relevant teams for visibility and support.
Participates in capability improvement and Practice initiatives aimed at improving M&A and divestiture approach and processes.