Senior Finance Manager

Microsoft

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$97,600–$188,400 / yr
Posted
16 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Feb 22, 2027

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $143k
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Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

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TL;DR · Senior Finance Manager

The Senior Finance Manager joins the Cloud Infrastructure Operations finance team as a strategic partner for the Americas data center construction portfolio. This individual manages capital forecasting, budget management, investment governance, and cost benchmarking to ensure financial rigor throughout the project lifecycle. Day-to-day responsibilities include maintaining project-level forecasting models that incorporate cost curves and construction schedules, performing scenario analysis, and providing analytical insights to improve investment decisions. The role involves collaborating with delivery, sourcing, and procurement teams to oversee long-term supplier agreements and construction contracts. Success requires expertise in financial modeling, planning, and reporting, alongside proficiency in Excel and Office tools. The position addresses the complex business problem of managing a multi-billion-dollar capital investment portfolio by providing cost transparency, identifying execution risks, and delivering actionable recommendations for large-scale infrastructure projects within a competitive market environment.

What you'll do

  • Lead end-to-end forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning for data center capital investments.
  • Maintain project-level forecasting models incorporating cost curves, construction schedules, and capacity timelines.
  • Partner with delivery teams to ensure accuracy in cost and timing assumptions.
  • Develop cost benchmarks and perform variance analysis to provide transparency across the portfolio.
  • Influence investment decisions through financial modeling, scenario analysis, and strategic recommendations.
  • Facilitate monthly business reviews focused on forecast performance, execution risks, and mitigation actions.
  • Provide financial oversight for long-term supplier agreements and major capital commitments.
  • Support commercial decision-making in collaboration with sourcing, procurement, and construction teams.

What we're looking for

  • A Master's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science, or a related field and 2+ years of experience in finance or accounting.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science, or a related field and 4+ years of experience in finance or accounting.
  • Master's degree with 6+ years of post-graduate experience or a Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of post-graduate experience (preferred).
  • Experience in multinational, matrix-based, or technology/software industries (preferred).
  • Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
  • Ability to influence decisions, manage multiple projects under deadlines, and communicate complex insights clearly.
  • Proficiency in Excel and other Office suite tools.
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and build partnerships across complex organizations (preferred).

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