Finance Manager

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Job description

Microsoft's Worldwide Commercial Business (WCB) Finance team is looking for Finance leaders. Our team works across all Microsoft products and services and influences sales teams world-wide. We are looking for leaders who can proactively partner with internal and external customers to have global impact with the goal of maximizing revenue, market share, and profit. We will empower and inspire you to lead and be a top performer while providing diverse career opportunities.

WCB Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team is seeking a Finance Manager to work in a highly collaborative and fast paced environment to support the FP&A rhythm of business (ROB) and reporting for the Global Partner Solutions (GPS) business. We are looking for someone with a passion for reporting & analytics, business partnering, aptitude for business understanding to support existing and develop new reporting.

The WCB FP&A team is responsible for delivering comprehensive P&L reporting as well as messaging and forward guidance to finance partners and stakeholders. The successful candidate must demonstrate attention to details, excellent data management and communication skills with a passion for business partnering.

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 2+ years post-graduate financial analysis, accounting, controllership, or finance work experience
* OR Master's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field
* OR equivalent experience.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications:

* Solid process and data management skills with impeccable attention to detail
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to manage multiple and competing projects/priorities
* Advanced level skills with Office required (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.)
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
* Analytical and problem-solving skills and strong attention to reporting accuracy
* Knowledge of MS Finance tools and policies desired

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

* Manage data and reporting supporting the GPS processes and reporting packages encompassing Close, Forecast, Planning cycles
* Manage connection of data between multiple data cubes to drive dynamic, timely, and efficient reporting
* Constantly look for ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness of reporting through automation and detailed analytics
* Participate in cross team initiatives to drive reporting improvements and efficiencies.