Systems Business Analyst

Passionate about finance and simplifying complex processes? Come be a part of our Microsoft Surface Business Desk Team! We are looking for a motivated individual with enthusiasm to take on a high-impact role as a Systems Business Analyst leading tools and processes.

The Surface Business Desk team advocates for the Surface Commercial business and drives growth by:

• Partnering closely with business stakeholders to understand their needs and scenarios
• Translating business needs into technical specifications and capability requirements
• Working with engineering, operations, marketing and sales teams to deliver solutions
• Leading a v-team in designing and implementing tools and processes
• Owning the vision and implementation plan to simplify Surface Commercial Revenue tools and processes

This role offers an opportunity to gain experience working across a breadth of Microsoft 1st Party Devices and Accessories products, while utilizing technical tools like Power BI, SQL Server, Excel, and other BI-related technologies.

You will bring a combination of finance and technical acumen, leadership qualities, and influencing skills to enable deal health, velocity and performance in close alignment with cross-functional business partners. Our team is collaborative, creative and customer-obsessed. We drive compliant pricing execution in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and solutions for new pricing opportunities. We strive for an inclusive team culture that values diverse perspectives and individuals.

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

• Simplify and scale Surface Special Pricing systems, tools and processes across complex business environments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enable end-to-end pricing data tool, process and insights capabilities.
• Lead design framework and architect tool, process and insight solutions for the Surface Commercial business.
• Own the vision and execution for Special Pricing tools and processes, including data management, project management, communications, and stakeholder training.
• Translate finance and business opportunities into actionable plans by bridging business needs with technical specifications.
• Embody our Culture and Values

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications

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

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Science or other technical/quantitative discipline
• Experience with Master Data processes and tools and knowledge of Microsoft Hierarchies
• Proficient SQL, PowerBI Modeling and Reporting authoring skills
• 4+ years of experience in Master Data Management, Financial Analysis, Controllership and/or Technical Program Management roles
• Positivity and a desire to excel and grow both personally and professionally
• Desire to partner with and learn from business partners, and enable best in class customer solutions
• Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced/changing environment
• Ability to drive results through others, handle multiple stakeholders and work streams, and prioritize as needed
• Project management skills

Financial Analysis IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $75,100 - $148,900 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 $98,800 - $