Senior Finance Manager - CoreAI at Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Analysis, Accounting, Controllership, Investment Decisions, Resource Allocation, Performance Management, Forecast Accuracy, Data Science, Excel, Power BI, Scenario Analysis, Stakeholder Communication, Matrix Organization, Process Excellence, Strategic Insights, Analytical Framework

Industry

Software Development

Description

Partnership Collaborate with engineering and finance leaders to provide strategic insights that optimize resource allocation and investment decisions. Offer clear visibility into the current resource landscape, analyze macro-level trends, and apply systems thinking to identify opportunities and recommend actions that support informed, equitable decision-making. Partner across engineering and finance teams to promote process excellence and continuously assess the overall health of the business. Understand key drivers to identify opportunities, risks, and trade-offs, ensuring resources and investments remain aligned with business strategy, product roadmaps, and organizational priorities in an inclusive and transparent manner. Develop and apply a holistic analytical framework and inclusive best practices across Finance to identify and anticipate trends. Deliver actionable insights that empower teams to make informed decisions, optimize resource allocation, and maximize investment efficiency. Deliver insights on business health to stakeholders, driving results through performance management, forecast accuracy, and collaboration with business leaders. Manage and execute finance rhythms—including Close, Forecasts, and reviews for R&D expenditure, headcount, and investments—with clarity and precision. 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. 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. 2+ years of experience in financial analysis within a technology-driven environment, including building complex financial models, performing scenario analysis, and delivering actionable insights that support strategic decision-making. 2+ years of experience communicating and presenting financial information to diverse stakeholders, demonstrating the ability to influence outcomes without formal authority, navigate ambiguity, and prioritize effectively in a dynamic, matrixed organization. 2+ years of experience leveraging advanced technical skills (Excel, Power BI) to simplify complex data.

Responsibilities

The Senior Finance Manager will collaborate with engineering and finance leaders to provide strategic insights that optimize resource allocation and investment decisions. They will manage finance rhythms and deliver actionable insights to empower teams in making informed decisions.