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Overview Passionate about shaping the future of finance through data, analytics, automation, and AI? The Windows & Devices Finance team is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to drive Finance Intelligence and AI transformation for the Surface business, helping redefine how finance teams plan, analyze, and make decisions. This role sits at the intersection of finance, technology, and business strategy, helping transform how finance teams operate and make decisions in an increasingly data-driven environment. We are looking for a systems-minded individual with a strong understanding of planning, forecasting, reporting, and business decision-making. The ideal candidate combines financial and business acumen with a product mindset, partnering across Finance, Engineering, Data, and business teams to modernize finance through analytics, automation, and AI-enabled solutions. The Windows & Devices Finance team comprises groups spanning Sales, Revenue, Investments, Compete, and Gross Margin. We are trusted advisors to the business, helping drive growth and performance through: • Delivering unit, revenue, gross margin, and market share objectives • Developing a deep understanding of business strategies, investments, and return on investment (ROI) • Generating actionable insights on customers, partners, competitors, and market trends • Providing predictability and transparency through planning, forecasting, and performance management • Proactively identifying risks and opportunities to improve business outcomes • Building strong partnerships that influence strategy, execution, and decision making The successful candidate will bring a blend of finance expertise, business insight, and technology curiosity to help shape the future of finance. They will thrive in ambiguous environments, influence across diverse stakeholders, and leverage analytics, automation, and AI to solve complex business challenges. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and passionate about building scalable solutions that drive better decisions, improve productivity, and create measurable business impact. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day. Responsibilities • Own the finance decision system for the Surface business, spanning planning, forecasting, reporting, analytics, insights, and decision support. • Apply strong finance and business acumen to 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 with confidence. • Drive the 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 our culture and values Qualifications Required/Minimum Qualifications 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. Additional or Preferred Qualifications • Masters Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 6+ years of post-graduate financial analysis, accounting, controllership, or finance work experience OR Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 8+ years of post-graduate financial analysis, accounting, controllership or finance work experience OR equivalent experience. • 1+ year(s) experience in multinationals with multi-product/multi-segment finance roles. • 1+ year(s) work experience in matrix-based organization. • 1+ year(s) work experience in the technology or software industry. • Strong finance expertise, including planning, forecasting, reporting, performance management, and financial modeling, with the 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 leverage analytics, automation, reporting, and emerging technologies to improve decision-making, productivity, and business outcomes. • Proven communication, problem-solving, and influencing skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, drive change, and deliver results across diverse stakeholder groups. • Experience in multinational technology organizations supporting multi-product or multi-segment businesses. Financial Analysis IC4 - 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. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: careers.microsoft.com This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. 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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The Windows & Devices Finance team comprises groups spanning Sales, Revenue, Investments, Compete, and Gross Margin. We are trusted advisors to the business, helping drive growth and performance through:
Delivering unit, revenue, gross margin, and market share objectives
Developing a deep understanding of business strategies, investments, and return on investment (ROI)
Generating actionable insights on customers, partners, competitors, and market trends
Providing predictability and transparency through planning, forecasting, and performance management
Proactively identifying risks and opportunities to improve business outcomes
Building strong partnerships that influence strategy, execution, and decision making
In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.
Own the finance decision system for the Surface business, spanning planning, forecasting, reporting, analytics, insights, and decision support.
Apply strong finance and business acumen to 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 with confidence.
Drive the 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 our culture and values
Required/Minimum Qualifications
1+ year(s) experience in multinationals with multi-product/multi-segment finance roles.
1+ year(s) work experience in matrix-based organization.
1+ year(s) work experience in the technology or software industry.
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 leverage analytics, automation, reporting, and emerging technologies to improve decision-making, productivity, and business outcomes.
Proven communication, problem-solving, and influencing skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, drive change, and deliver results across diverse stakeholder groups.

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Additional or Preferred Qualifications

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