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Overview Come build community, explore your passions and do your best work at Microsoft. This opportunity will allow you to bring your aspirations, talent, potential - and excitement for the journey ahead. Microsoft’s Finance Rotation Program (FRP) is one of the premier financial analysis programs in tech. This opportunity is an investment in early-in-profession talent, offering training within core finance teams that are driving industry-leading work. Our analysts take on some of the biggest challenges in Finance and have the chance to work abroad, all while building a strong community with their cohort. Over the course of two years, FRP Analysts will complete up to four, six-month rotations in Financial Planning & Analysis roles. They’ll get to submit preferences for teams that interest them most across corporate finance, sales and product groups like Azure, M365, and XBOX, all while using best-in-class AI tools to solve complex business problems. As an FRP Analyst, you can expect to develop your finance skills rapidly, contribute meaningfully, and interact with senior leaders, gaining insights and mentorship to help you accelerate your career. 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. Responsibilities • Apply deep analytical thinking and finance acumen to solve business problems, utilizing financial modeling to deliver actionable insights. • Leverage AI tools and data mining/querying methods to enhance the speed and quality of financial analysis while actively learning and recommending process improvements for reporting and data collection. • Communicate analysis clearly and logically to drive recommendations and decision-making. • Conduct comprehensive reviews of financial documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulatory standards. • Embody our culture and values. Qualifications Required Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree (or currently pursuing) in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Data Science, or a related field. • OR equivalent experience. • Proven experience in Excel or equivalent tools. • Understanding of fundamental finance concepts and business acumen, including data modeling, data analytics, FP&A, forecasting, interpreting financial statements, and reporting. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with analytics tools like Power BI. • Experience using AI to improve efficiency and quality. Financial Analysis IC2 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $70,400 - $125,200 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 $95,000 - $142,400 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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Must-haves

Come build community, explore your passions and do your best work at Microsoft. This opportunity will allow you to bring your aspirations, talent, potential - and excitement for the journey ahead.
Apply deep analytical thinking and finance acumen to solve business problems, utilizing financial modeling to deliver actionable insights.
Leverage AI tools and data mining/querying methods to enhance the speed and quality of financial analysis while actively learning and recommending process improvements for reporting and data collection.
Communicate analysis clearly and logically to drive recommendations and decision-making.
Conduct comprehensive reviews of financial documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
Embody our culture and values.
Bachelor's Degree (or currently pursuing) in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Data Science, or a related field.
OR equivalent experience.
Proven experience in Excel or equivalent tools.
Understanding of fundamental finance concepts and business acumen, including data modeling, data analytics, FP&A, forecasting, interpreting financial statements, and reporting.
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

Experience with analytics tools like Power BI.
Experience using AI to improve efficiency and quality.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

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