Microsoft · 2 weeks ago
Senior Finance Manager, Worldwide Small & Medium Enterprise & Channel
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$96K/yr - $188K/yr
4+ years expMicrosoft is a leading technology company that empowers every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. The Senior Finance Manager for Worldwide Small & Medium Enterprise & Channel will determine operating revenue and expenses, conduct variance analyses, and provide actionable insights to achieve financial goals while managing compliance and accounting processes.
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Responsibilities
Develops new approaches to leverage best-in-class technology (e.g., Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics etc.) to accomplish goals. Contributes to efforts to implement technology to increase productivity (e.g., report optimization) and to ensure accurate conclusions
Integrates varied data sources and assimilates the information into a comprehensive, clear narrative. Communicates results in a compelling, timely, and understandable message through storytelling. Articulates understanding and awareness of business partner situations
Develops and leverages relationships with business partners to bolster sales, and to understand and manage business risk. Designs and negotiates solutions to complex financial issues with business partners. Collects customer and partner feedback data and applies data analysis techniques to improve experience. Serves as an advocate for Microsoft and its partners. Manages balance between customer centricity, enablement of sales, and cost-effectiveness
Provides business insights and recommendations to peers and stakeholders to achieve financial goals (e.g., resource allocation, cost optimization, revenue management, trends, and future requirements) and drive shareholder return. Collaborates with business leaders to define action plans for financial and business analysis findings. Manages and executes processes through engagement with internal and external stakeholders
Applies advanced understanding of Microsoft Finance (e.g., financial systems, policies and procedures, key metrics, historical performance, reporting, and forecast requirements) and business (e.g., market dynamics, key metrics, Finance and Accounting reporting requirements, rules, and regulations; accounting, and control strategy) to multiple contexts and situations to evaluate results, financial models and forecasts, and to complete all filings and reporting. Develops and manages strategies to proactively mitigate, or reactively address, potential adverse effects of macroeconomic and/or geopolitical risks. Assesses potential impacts of changes
Contributes to new and unconventional methods and approaches to data collection, analysis, interpretation, and financial models. Provides advice and direction in evaluating suitability and reliability of data, articulate limitations, and propose solutions on data management and operations. Acts as subject matter expert for data management and operations
Provides business leader support and actionable insights during financial close periods. Reviews recurring financial statements, reporting, forecasts and presentations. Identifies trends, and formulates action plans. Determines financial results (e.g., revenue, COGS, OPEX) and conducts variance analyses. Identifies causes and solutions. Collaborates to ensure execution of plans and accountability for results
Determines operating revenue and expenses and conducts variance analyses. Identifies causes and recommendations. Contributes to resource allocation and identifies opportunities for optimization and prioritization. Performs analysis, modeling, and research of present and future financial performance, financial plans (e.g., expected returns, resource allocation, pricing, investment opportunities, revenue, operational metrics, productivity metrics), and economic transactions (e.g., customer deals, commercial partnerships, acquisitions)
Assists in the execution of annual business planning and forecasting process. Completes analysis, modeling, and research to support preliminary and adjusted forecast cycles. Assists with developing and testing financial models. Partners and solicits insight from business and commercial stakeholders. Develops and manages financial plans, budgets, and forecasts to support strategic decision-making
Reviews, analyzes, and interprets financial and budgetary reports to ensure accuracy and support of internal controls. Monitors control processes and procedures regarding accounting, stat, non-financial disclosures, and regulatory filings. Recommends and executes corrective measures
Ensures collaboration between business stakeholders and internal audit team. Meets with internal and external auditors to discuss audit procedures, respond to questions, and provide information and records
Manages accounting and financial compliance, including the collection of data, accurate record-keeping, and coordinating with local Finance, Regional, and Corporate teams to implement accounting and reporting processes and ensure compliance with local legislations and statutory requirements. Advises and consults with peers and stakeholders regarding documentation, policy adherence, and sharing of financial data and information to minimize risk. Understands and adheres to financial compliance standards, Microsoft privacy, security, and ethical standards. Translates accounting, statutory, and regulatory changes to address impacts on business operations. Where appropriate, reviews all reports and filings for all country, federal, state, and local regulatory agencies (including US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings and disclosures). Ensures that revenue recognition is monitored and inspected from all funds and are aligned with policies and procedures
Embody our culture and values
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Proficiency in Excel for modeling and analysis
Critical thinking skills to evaluate and synthesize information for problem-solving
Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data to generate actionable insights
Oral and written communication skills for presenting insights clearly
Ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate effectively across teams
Company
Microsoft
Microsoft is a software corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
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Chairman and CEO
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