Sr Finance Manager, FinOps

Microsoft•Redmond, WA

About The Position

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Finance Operations (FinOps) brings this mission to life through operational excellence, cross-functional collaboration, and a commitment to continuous learning. You’ll be part of a team that values inclusion, innovation, and impact. Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset and being a learn-it-all to drive continuous improvement. Join the high-impact Finance and Data Platform team at the center of FinOps and Procurement spend management, driving financial planning, insights, and transformation at scale. In this role, you will partner across Finance, Procurement, Accounting, and business teams to deliver accurate forecasting, improve planning processes, and enable data-driven decision making.

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

4+ years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or related finance roles
Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis capabilities
Demonstrated ability to manage complex planning processes and deliver under ambiguity
Experience with data tools (Excel, Power BI, SQL) and financial systems
Exposure to AI/automation applications in finance or process transformation
Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive alignment
Strong executive communication and storytelling skills

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end forecasting, budgeting, and planning cycles, and lead monthly close execution—delivering timely, high-quality insights on actuals, forecasts, and key variance drivers to support business decisions.
Drive scalable FP&A processes by improving planning workflows, standardizing tools and frameworks, and ensuring high data quality—while actively leveraging AI and automation to streamline processes, reduce manual effort, and accelerate insight generation.
Partner across Finance and business teams to align planning, allocations, and financial structures; ensure strong governance and compliance; and lead initiatives that strengthen operating models, team capability, and continuous improvement.