Seeking a Microsoft Customer and Partner Solutions (MCAPS) finance role?

Keen on working with and learning from finance teams in the Field and at Corporate?

Energized by teamwork and playing an integral role in helping leaders see beyond the numbers? If yes, come and join us!

This role is for you if you enjoy solving complex and ambiguous business problems. You will develop deep analytical and collaboration skills. You will also develop deep understanding of the business you support and have an eye for detail without losing sight of the big picture.

You can effectively manage orchestration of complex deliverables, be highly collaborative across multiple teams/cultures and at the same time can sit across the table with leaders with

crisp and succinct insights to drive decision making. We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager with effective Controllership and Financial Reporting expertise to support our operating leverage priority. If this sounds like you, then we should talk.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

** **This role does require you to be onsite 3+ days a week at one of the below hubs.** **

+ Redmond, WA

+ Reston, VA

+ Washington, DC

+ Ft. Lauderdale, FL

+ Las Colinas, TX

+ Miami, FL

**Responsibilities**

This role drives our Total MCAPS, operating expenses (OPEX) and profit and loss (P&L) deliverables across Close, Forecast, and Planning in line with our quarterly financial accountability; Oversees our community of Finance Managers across MCAPS Regions and Core Organisations; Leads our end to end MCAPS Rhythm of Business across the critical cycles, as well as execution on other management priorities.

In this role you will be accountable to:

+ Deliver timely and accurate business insights for OPEX financial forecasting, budget and close cycles.

+ Drive accountable P&L management and identifying growth opportunities within our MCAPS P&L in close partnership with other finance and business stakeholders.

+ Perform ad hoc financial analysis and data support for business teams and finance leadership.

+ Drive the monthly MCAPS Finance Controller community engagement

+ Coordinate MCAPS P&L Planning across multiple stakeholders, landing structured processes and feedback loop

+ Drive executive reviews and discussions regarding MCAPS OPEX results Key Competencies & Skills

Our team leverages the following sets of skills, which this role will help you enhance:

+ Analytical:

+ Deep analytical and reporting capabilities which include leveraging internal Microsoft tools, reporting cubes, BI tools and other financial systems

+ Desire to solve problems, working at multiple altitudes, from strategic and high-level framing to detailed analysis

+ Cross-Group Collaboration:

+ Leadership skills, proactively driving and delivering high-impact results through both individual and v-team effort

+ Partnering capabilities, influencing others without direct authority and appropriately pushing back when required

+ Project management:

+ Effectively managing and prioritizing multiple inputs, tasks and stakeholders, sometimes under tight deadlines

+ Comfort with ambiguity and uncertainty, in a business that evolves at a fast pace

+ Other: Embody our culture and values

**Qualifications**

**Required/Minimum Qualifications**

+ 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 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 equivalent experience.

**Additional or Preferred Qualifications**

+ 8 years progressive relevant experience in similar field.

+ Proven ability to partner, build trust, communicate with and influence executives; ability to make the complex simple and influence through effective story telling

+ Team player with advanced collaboration and partnership skills

+ The ability to manage across organizational boundaries, influence others and build on the work of others

+ Understanding of financial reporting and reliable analytical and structured thinking, reinforced by demonstrated Excel modeling skills, and proficiency with advanced Excel functions and charting capabilities

Financial Analysis IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $94,600 - $183,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $122,000 - $200,500 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until January 31, 2025.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .