Microsoft · 5 hours ago
Senior Finance Manager - Strategy & Analytics (Xbox Game Studios)
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$96K/yr - $188K/yr
4+ years expMicrosoft is a leading technology company that empowers individuals and organizations to achieve more. The Senior Finance Manager for Xbox Game Studios will lead strategic financial initiatives, collaborate across teams, and provide data-driven insights to support the growth and innovation of the gaming portfolio.
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Responsibilities
Lead financial planning and analysis for strategic projects, including new product launches, studio investments, and partnership evaluations
Develop business cases and ROI models to support executive decision-making
Partner with studio leadership and business development teams to assess financial impact of new initiatives
Analyze the financial impact of internal organizational changes, including shifts in operating models, resource allocations, and studio priorities
Monitor external industry trends—such as platform shifts, monetization models, and dynamics—and assess their implications for Xbox Game Studios
Translate macroeconomic and market developments into actionable insights for studio leadership and finance partners
Coordinate across Xbox Game Studios to align financial strategies with portfolio goals
Support long-range planning and scenario modeling for emerging opportunities
Drive consistency in financial reporting and forecasting across strategic programs
Deliver executive-level reporting and insights on strategic project performance
Identify risks and opportunities across initiatives and recommend mitigation strategies
Collaborate with Corporate Finance, Accounting, and Business Planning to ensure alignment and compliance
Enhance financial tools and processes to support agile decision-making
Lead efforts to automate reporting and improve data accessibility for strategic programs
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
3+ years of experience partnering with stakeholders to influence decisions, build trust, and drive collaborative outcomes, demonstrated through successful delivery of projects or initiatives
Preferred
4+ years of experience in data analysis and financial modeling, including experience working with financial systems and tools
3+ years of experience delivering high-value, high-impact projects through both individual contributions and cross-functional team collaboration
Experience in strategic finance, or consulting
Experience in gaming, entertainment, or technology industries preferred
Company
Microsoft
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