Senior Finance Manager

Microsoft

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Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Salary
$97,600–$188,400 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Mar 7, 2027

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $194k
This role $143k
$82k most similar roles pay here $245k

This role pays less than 85% of similar roles. Most pay $167,125–$220,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $143k versus about $194k for comparable roles.

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About Microsoft

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

Microsoft currently has 586 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Finance Manager

The Senior Finance Manager joins the Azure and AI business teams to lead Integrated Financial Planning across these rapidly evolving sectors. This role serves as a critical connector between various finance teams, synthesizing complex inputs into actionable recommendations for senior leadership. The manager is responsible for driving end-to-end planning processes including annual budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and strategic investment reviews. They will develop driver-based analyses to link operational metrics to financial outcomes while building scalable tools and analytical frameworks. Key responsibilities include identifying emerging trends, evaluating resource allocation decisions, and simplifying complex concepts for executive audiences. The role requires expertise in corporate finance, investment governance, and cross-functional leadership within a matrixed organization. Candidates must possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate technical infrastructure and cloud business models into cohesive financial narratives.

What you'll do

  • Lead end-to-end planning processes including annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range strategic investment reviews.
  • Develop frameworks that connect business strategy, infrastructure investments, and operational execution to financial performance.
  • Create driver-based analyses to link operational metrics directly to financial outcomes.
  • Evaluate investment opportunities and resource allocation decisions to provide clear recommendations for leadership.
  • Build alignment across multiple departments with differing priorities to ensure consistent planning assumptions.
  • Establish scalable tools and analytical frameworks to improve forecast accuracy and reporting consistency.
  • Translate complex financial concepts into clear narratives for executive-level presentations and decision-making.

What we're looking for

  • Master's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science, or related field and 4+ years of experience in finance or accounting.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science, or related field and 6+ years of experience in finance or accounting.
  • Master's degree and 8+ years of post-graduate financial experience (preferred).
  • Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of post-graduate financial experience (preferred).
  • 3+ years of experience in multinationals with multi-product/multi-segment finance roles (preferred).
  • 3+ years of work experience in a matrix-based organization (preferred).
  • 3+ years of work experience in the technology or software industry (preferred).
  • Experience supporting cloud, AI, infrastructure, or technology businesses; long-range planning; and executive-level presentation building (preferred).

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