Group Finance Manager, Continuous Improvement

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

• Developing and Tracking Metrics: Design, implement, and maintain financial and operational metrics and targets to monitor the performance of various projects and initiatives driven by the Continuous Improvement Team.

• Supporting Business Operating Reviews: Assist in the preparation and execution of operating reviews by providing timely and accurate financial data, analysis, and insights.

• Financial Analysis: Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support decision-making processes and identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.

• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and achieve business goals.

• Reporting: Prepare and present regular financial reports to management, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities.

• Other: Embody our Culture and Values

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 6+ 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 4+ years experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership or finance, or related field

  • OR equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 12+ years of 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 AND 8+ years of post-graduate financial analysis, accounting, controllership, or finance work experience
  • OR equivalent experience.

• 3+ years experience in multinationals with multi-product/multi-segment finance roles.

• 3+ years work experience in matrix-based organization.

• 3+ years work experience in the technology or software industry.

• Proven data and financial modeling capabilities, scenario analysis and ability to work with financial systems.
• Ability to communicate complex analysis in a simple way, including communicating with executive level leaders.
• Self-starter, ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines, exhibit attention to detail, quickly prioritize for impact and the resourcefulness to deliver data driven insights.
• Interpersonal and cross-group collaboration skills.
• Ability to influence and impact without authority, operate in ambiguity, and solve difficult problems, combined with the ability to prioritize and function well in a dynamic and matrixed environment.

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