Finance Manager - Business Applications

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Business Applications is a key focus and investment area for Microsoft, combining an extensive portfolio of cloud business application technologies with the breadth and reach of the Microsoft Cloud in a way that no other provider can. Dynamics 365 and Power Platform including AI and Copilots are one of the fastest growing set of Microsoft cloud services and serve as the foundation for the overall Microsoft Cloud. The market is evolving at a rapid pace, and Microsoft continues to invest in the Business Applications portfolio, enhancing each offering with AI capabilities through copilots and agents to remain best in class.

The Business Applications Finance Team is chartered with building a sustainable & high growth cloud and AI business. The team helps establish and drive both tactical and strategic business execution, assesses business performance, generates critical insights, forms investment and trade-off decisions, and shapes business transformation.

The Central Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team drives insights across several key areas like Sales, Strategy, Usage and Partner with a focus to accelerate revenue, communicate the health of the business and run a smooth and efficient rhythm of the business. We are seeking a Finance Manager with impactful analytical skills to take ownership of revenue analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and to lead BI initiatives across the broader team.

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.

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field
  • OR 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 equivalent experience.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• Impactful analytical skills, attention to detail, accurate accompanied by proficient Excel modeling skills
• Ability to drive simplicity within a complex and matrixed environment
• Team player - must have the ability to manage across organizational boundaries, influence others and build on the work of others
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Knowledge of internal Microsoft Finance tools (e.g., MS Sales)

Financial Analysis IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $75,100 - $148,900 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 $98,800 - $163,300 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until March 31, 2025.

• Own Net Revenue and Adjusted Gross Revenue for Business Applications, including reporting, analysis of results, and presentation to leadership.
• Provide support for both Revenue Forecasting and Planning.
• Partner closely with business partners, finance, and Finance Data & Experiences (FD&E) to determine the appropriate hierarchy for Business Applications products in our financial systems.
• Drive Business Intelligence initiatives, including central reporting and infrastructure improvements across the broader Biz Apps Finance team.
• Own and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Building and manage relationships across the different Finance functions (Central Finance Team (CFT), Margin Strategy & Investment Optimization (MSIO), Accounting, FD&E) to provide clarity and drive business impact.

Other

• Embody our culture and values