Microsoft Finance Manager 

United States, Washington 

580498819

Required/Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced certification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

• 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 matrixed environment

• Proven presentation skills. Can easily present complex financial issues to

non-finance executives

• Proven interpersonal and cross group collaboration skills. Ability to drive simplicity within a complex and matrix environment

• Demonstrated experience in developing complex financial models, excellent quantitative analysis and forecasting skill

• Proven technical skills (excellent Excel skills, Power BI/reporting skills preferred)

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:Microsoft will accept applications for the role until July 24, 2024.

The position requires a motivated and agile system thinker who can demonstrate intellectual curiosity and navigate ambiguity and complexity to be the trusted finance advisor to our engineering leaders and drive success for our business partners. This covers a wide range of responsibilities which includes business partnership, financial controllership, decision support, modeling and expense analysis, and the creation and ownership of efficient financial

processes.

• Provide support during financial close periods, and prepare recurring financial reporting, forecasts and presentations. You’ll also inform future projects by comparing financial results to the expected budget.
• Answer partner questions on reporting and analysis, and contribute insights on financial plans, variance analysis, long-range planning, and more. You’ll also apply foundational aspects of Microsoft Finance to collect information, perform analysis and reporting.
• Provide decision making support to engineering stakeholders to drive operating leverage through resource allocation and investment optimization by giving visibility to the current resource landscape, analyzing macro-level results, and applying systems thinking to identify and recommend levers.
• Gain a deeper understanding of product development roadmaps and how changes throughout the product development lifecycle impact financial accountability.
• To ensure compliance with company policies, legal standards, and reporting requirements, you’ll review the accuracy of financial documents and business processes. You’ll also drive correct measures and support any questions regarding documentation, policies, and requirements.

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