Senior Finance Manager - Continuous Improvement Programs at Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, Automation, Data Analysis, Change Management, Order-to-Cash Processes, KPI Definition, Performance Tracking, Executive Reporting, Cross-Functional Collaboration, AI Integration, Financial Operations, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement, Financial Analysis, Accounting

Industry

Software Development

Description

Drive Operational Excellence: Lead enterprise-wide Continuous Improvement programs using Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, and automation strategies. Optimize Order-to-Cash Processes: Analyze workflows, eliminate inefficiencies, and implement scalable solutions to enhance speed and accuracy. Champion Data-Driven Decisions: Define KPIs, track performance, and deliver executive-level reporting on ROI and process improvements. Lead Change Management: Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure adoption of new processes and technologies. Integrate Automation & AI: Collaborate with technology teams to embed AI and automation into financial operations for future-ready processes. Master's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 2+ years experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership or finance, or related field OR Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 4+ years experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership or finance, or related field OR equivalent experience. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification required, with demonstrated experience applying Continuous Improvement frameworks—including Kaizen, Lean, and Six Sigma—to deliver measurable improvements in key performance metrics and operational efficiency 2+ years experience applying expertise in Order-to-Cash processes and financial operations to implement solutions that improved accuracy and reduced processing time Masters Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 6+ years of post-graduate financial analysis, accounting, controllership, or finance work experience OR Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 8+ years of post-graduate financial analysis, accounting, controllership or finance work experience OR equivalent experience. 1+ year(s) experience in multinationals with multi-product/multi-segment finance roles. 1+ year(s) work experience in matrix-based organization. 1+ year(s) work experience in the technology or software industry.

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise-wide Continuous Improvement programs and optimize Order-to-Cash processes to enhance speed and accuracy. Champion data-driven decisions by defining KPIs and delivering executive-level reporting on ROI and process improvements.