Senior Finance Manager

About the Position

We are seeking a Senior Finance Manager to join our team in Redmond, WA, and lead financial operations for our cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Business Partnership: Act as a strategic and trusted advisor to the data center operation leaders in AMERS to influence business direction, operational support, and investment models.
• Analytical: Model and analyze key strategic drivers to influence and drive future year planning decisions and strategic activities, specifically in relation to data center operations. Monitor trends and key drivers, proactively recommending course of action.
• Finance Rhythms of Business: Own orchestrating budget, forecasts, LRP, monthly close, and workforce planning, in alignment with corporate and MSIO timelines for the AMERS region. Communicate required deliverables clearly and facilitate reviews with senior leaders in a timely manner.
• Controls and Compliance: Ensure monthly financial results are stated accurately and in accordance with company policies. Ensure adequate internal controls are in place.
• Process Improvement: Continuously improve processes to drive automation, efficiency, prioritization, and cross-team collaboration. Collaborate with manager to identify high-impact projects that will drive business success and align with your personal development goals.
• Other: Embody Microsoft’s culture and values.

Requirements

• Required/Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science, or related field AND 2+ years of 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 of experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership, or finance, or related field.
  • OR equivalent experience.

• Additional/Preferred Qualifications:

  • 1+ year(s) experience in multinationals with multi-product/multi-segment finance roles.
  • 1+ year(s) work experience in matrix-based organizations.
  • 1+ year(s) work experience in the technology or software industry.
  • Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling and analysis.
  • Problem-solving attitude.
  • Experience in influencing decisions and developing strategic plans.
  • Ability to "think outside the box" and not be hindered by how things have been done in the past.
  • Self-directed, resourceful, and willing to roll-up sleeves as needed.
  • Proven ability to drive projects and analysis to closure in a collaborative and matrixed environment.
  • Expertise in financial planning and analysis, including: analysis, forecasting, planning, reporting, and developing financial models.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills translating financial analysis and insights into meaningful and actionable business communications and recommendations.
  • Excellent Excel and Office skills.

We Offer

• Competitive Salary: The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $97,600 - $188,400 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $125,000 - $206,400 per year.
• Benefits: Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: Microsoft Careers.

About the Company

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

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