Microsoft Consumer Sales Organization (CSO) works across all Microsoft products and services sold to consumers, under two Microsoft Solution Areas: Gaming and Devices & Creativity covering Surface, Office, and Windows. The CSO team partners with internal and external customers to maximize revenue, market share, and mutual profit ensuring the highest ethics and compliance in any action.

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and collaborative professional to join our team as a **Senior Finance Manager - CSO Gaming** supporting CSO Gaming Retail and Digital teams. This role covers a wide range of responsibilities including Profit and Los (P&L) management, financial modeling, business partnership, and rhythm of business management.

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

**Responsibilities**

+ **Manage the financial Rhythm of Business (ROB)** , encompassing month-end close, forecasting, budgeting, and analytical processes for your business unit.

+ **Collaborate with the leadership team** , offering insights on financial drivers, influencing strategic decisions through data-driven analysis, and fostering accountability.

+ **Develop financial models and frameworks** to assess the financial impact and Return on Investment (ROI) of marketing and headcount investments.

+ **Lead the consolidation of business outcomes** , crafting a cohesive expenditure narrative across Costs of Goods Sold (COGS) and Operating Expenses (OPEX).

+ **Implement process improvements** through effective partnerships and a deep understanding of business operations.

+ **Ensure compliance with company policies, legal standards, and regulatory requirements** by reviewing and monitoring the accuracy of financial documents and control processes.

+ 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**

+ 1+ year(s) work experience in the technology or software industry. 1+ year(s) work experience in matrix-based organization. 1+ year(s) experience in multinationals with multi-product/multi-segment finance roles. 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.

+ Analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills

+ Partnering, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, influencing others without direct authority.

+ Organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities, sometimes under tight deadlines.

+ Ability to simplify complex data into executive storytelling.

+ Process management skills with impeccable attention to detail and accuracy.

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 December 17, 2024.

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) .