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Overview In MCAPS (Microsoft Customer and Partner Solutions) Finance we are looking for a strategic and analytical Group Finance Manager to partner across engineering, operations and finance. This role is pivotal in enabling Microsoft to make data-driven decisions by enhancing governance, prioritization, and visibility into resource allocation and investment across the Engineering, Enablement and Operations (EEO) org portfolio. You will play a key role in helping senior leadership understand how engineering resources are deployed, how investment decisions are made, and how to optimize for maximum business impact. This is a high-impact role that requires a systems thinker who can demonstrate intellectual curiosity, strong storytelling capabilities, navigate ambiguity and the ability to influence across engineering, operations and finance teams. You will be instrumental in shaping how Microsoft governs its investments and ensures alignment with strategic priorities. 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 Lead financial planning, forecasting, target setting, and consolidation activities, ensuring alignment across finance stakeholders and business cost owners. •Drive close, forecast, budget reporting, variance analysis, and executive-ready financial storytelling, delivering clear insights, risks, opportunities, and recommendations to leadership. •Own consolidated headcount governance, workforce planning and people cost modeling to support business decision-making and planning accuracy. •Serve as the primary liaison between EEO Office, EEO Finance controllers and MCAPS Central P&L teams, coordinating financial processes, reporting requirements, and cross-functional planning activities. •Lead resource allocation, investment prioritization, and ROI analysis, helping business leaders evaluate tradeoffs and optimize investments across people and non-people spend. •Manage complex organizational and structural financial changes, including SEC/ESA cleanups, cost alignment initiatives, reorganizations, transfers, and financial governance activities that improve cost transparency and planning integrity. •Champion process improvement and AI-enabled finance solutions, developing scalable models, reporting tools, and insights that improve speed, accuracy and decision support. Qualifications Minimum Required Qualifications: •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 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 equivalent experience. •2+ years experience partnering with business/functional leaders. Preferred Qualifications: •Proven data and financial modeling capabilities, scenario analysis and ability to work with financial systems. •Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with ability to distill complex data into simple and executive-ready insights. •Self-starter, ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines, exhibit attention to detail, quickly prioritize for impact and the resourcefulness to deliver data driven insights. •Interpersonal and cross group collaboration skills, including the ability to comfortably communicate and influence management. •Ability to influence and impact without authority, operate in ambiguity, and solve difficult problems, combined with the ability to prioritize and function well in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. •High-level of integrity, self-confidence, and demonstrated change management; Lead in a diverse and inclusive culture. Financial Analysis IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $116,900 - $203,600 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 $148,400 - $222,600 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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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.
Lead financial planning, forecasting, target setting, and consolidation activities, ensuring alignment across finance stakeholders and business cost owners.
Drive close, forecast, budget reporting, variance analysis, and executive-ready financial storytelling, delivering clear insights, risks, opportunities, and recommendations to leadership.
Own consolidated headcount governance, workforce planning and people cost modeling to support business decision-making and planning accuracy.
Serve as the primary liaison between EEO Office, EEO Finance controllers and MCAPS Central P&L teams, coordinating financial processes, reporting requirements, and cross-functional planning activities.
Lead resource allocation, investment prioritization, and ROI analysis, helping business leaders evaluate tradeoffs and optimize investments across people and non-people spend.
Champion process improvement and AI-enabled finance solutions, developing scalable models, reporting tools, and insights that improve speed, accuracy and decision support.
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 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 equivalent experience.
2+ years experience partnering with business/functional leaders.
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Nice-to-haves

Proven data and financial modeling capabilities, scenario analysis and ability to work with financial systems.
Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with ability to distill complex data into simple and executive-ready insights.
Self-starter, ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines, exhibit attention to detail, quickly prioritize for impact and the resourcefulness to deliver data driven insights.
Interpersonal and cross group collaboration skills, including the ability to comfortably communicate and influence management.
Ability to influence and impact without authority, operate in ambiguity, and solve difficult problems, combined with the ability to prioritize and function well in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
High-level of integrity, self-confidence, and demonstrated change management; Lead in a diverse and inclusive culture.
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