Senior Finance Manager, Windows & Devices

Passionate about shaping the future of finance through data analytics automation and AI The Windows & Devices Finance team is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to drive Finance Intelligence and AI transformation for the Surface business helping redefine how finance teams plan analyze and make decisions. This role sits at the intersection of finance technology and business strategy helping transform how finance teams operate and make decisions in an increasingly data-driven environment.

We are looking for a systems-minded individual with a strong understanding of planning forecasting reporting and business decision-making. The ideal candidate combines financial and business acumen with a product mindset partnering across Finance Engineering Data and business teams to modernize finance through analytics automation and AI-enabled solutions.

The Windows & Devices Finance team comprises groups spanning Sales Revenue Investments Compete and Gross Margin. We are trusted advisors to the business helping drive growth and performance through:

• Delivering unit revenue gross margin and market share objectives
• Developing a deep understanding of business strategies investments and return on investment (ROI)
• Generating actionable insights on customers partners competitors and market trends
• Providing predictability and transparency through planning forecasting and performance management
• Proactively identifying risks and opportunities to improve business outcomes
• Building strong partnerships that influence strategy execution and decision making

The successful candidate will bring a blend of finance expertise business insight and technology curiosity to help shape the future of finance. They will thrive in ambiguous environments influence across diverse stakeholders and leverage analytics automation and AI to solve complex business challenges. Our team is collaborative supportive and passionate about building scalable solutions that drive better decisions improve productivity and create measurable business impact.

Microsofts 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.

• Own the finance decision system for the Surface business spanning planning forecasting reporting analytics insights and decision support.
• Apply strong finance and business acumen to translate complex financial and operational challenges into scalable solutions that improve decision making and business performance.
• Partner across Finance Engineering and business teams to define priorities influence strategy and deliver high-impact solutions.
• Design and deliver analytics modeling reporting and forecasting capabilities that enable leaders to make informed decisions with confidence.
• Drive the adoption of automation AI and emerging technologies to modernize finance processes and improve productivity.
• Establish trusted data governance and business standards that ensure consistency transparency and decision quality.
• Champion a product mindset focused on business value user adoption continuous improvement and measurable outcomes.
• Embody our culture and values

Required/Minimum Qualifications

Masters 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 Bachelors 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.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• 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 Bachelors 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.
• Strong finance expertise including planning forecasting reporting performance management and financial modeling with the ability to translate complex business challenges into actionable insights and scalable solutions.
• Experience partnering across Finance Engineering Data and business teams to influence strategy define requirements and deliver business impact in complex matrixed environments.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage analytics automation reporting and emerging technologies to improve decision-making productivity and business outcomes.
• Proven communication problem-solving and influencing skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity drive change and deliver results across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Experience in multinational technology organizations supporting multi-product or multi-segment businesses.