Sr. Finance Manager, Office 365 Engineering R&D

Who you are

You have a strong background in finance management, with experience in financial modeling and business analysis. You understand the complexities of resource allocation and can navigate ambiguity while providing strategic insights to engineering leaders. Your ability to think systemically allows you to analyze macro-level results and recommend effective decision-making levers. You are comfortable working with senior leadership and have a proven track record of aligning investments with strategic priorities.

You possess excellent communication skills, enabling you to build strong partnerships with engineering teams. You are adept at expense management and resource allocation, ensuring that financial processes are efficient and effective. Your analytical mindset helps you to identify opportunities for optimization and leverage operating efficiencies.

Desirable

Experience in a technology or engineering environment is a plus, as is familiarity with cloud and AI capacity planning. You may have worked with large-scale investments and understand the financial implications of engineering decisions. A background in strategic finance leadership will set you apart as a candidate.

What you'll do

In this role, you will provide strategic finance leadership to engineering leaders, supporting them in making informed resource allocation decisions. You will analyze the current resource landscape and develop financial models that align with prioritized engineering product roadmaps. Your insights will help optimize investments and ensure that resources are effectively allocated to support engineering initiatives.

You will partner closely with engineering teams to build a cohesive narrative around financial performance, providing visibility into macro-level results. Your role will involve navigating complex financial processes and ensuring that expense management aligns with strategic goals. You will be responsible for developing and owning efficient financial processes that support the overall objectives of the organization.

What we offer

Microsoft offers a collaborative work environment where you can make a significant impact on the organization. You will have the opportunity to work with senior leadership and contribute to strategic decision-making processes. The company values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. You will be part of a team that is dedicated to optimizing resources and driving financial performance in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.