Senior Finance Manager, HR Strategy & Experience

Join the HR (Human Resources) Finance Team and be the strategic partner to Microsoft's Employee Experience (EE) and People Operations organizations! EE and People Operations span a broad spectrum of HR functions, from employee interactions via AskHR service centers to the development and deployment of cutting-edge technologies and AI (artificial intelligence) solutions that enhance the employee experience across Microsoft. This is a high-impact opportunity to influence how HR evolves through digital transformation.

We’re seeking a dynamic Senior Finance Manager, HR Strategy & Experience, to support the EE and People Operations organizations and serve as a strategic finance partner, providing controllership and analytical insights that shape long-term planning, cost management, and resource allocation.

Key focus areas include:

• Partnering closely with leadership to drive strategic financial decisions
• Delivering actionable insights on cost drivers, efficiency opportunities, and investment trade-offs
• Leading long-range planning and budgeting processes with a focus on optimization and scalability
• Influencing technology and platform evolution through financial modeling and scenario planning

Qualities we're looking for include:

• Strategic thinker with business acumen and a long-term vision
• Ability to build trusted relationships with leaders
• Analytical and modeling skills to support decision-making
• Clear and effective communicator who can simplify complex financial topics
• Lively, curious and a self-starter mindset with a passion for learning

At Microsoft, our mission—to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more—guides how we partner with customers to deliver trusted, impactful solutions. With a growth mindset culture, we innovate responsibly and measure success by shared progress—people, teams, and customers. Join us to do meaningful work that changes the world and helps shape what’s next for everyone.

• Drive Financial Insights: Analyze financial performance and support leaders in identifying opportunities for resource optimization. Lead annual planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Support Financial Operations: Manage month-end close activities and deliver recurring reports, forecasts, and presentations. Compare actual results against budget and forecast to inform future initiatives.
• Partner and Advise: Respond to partner inquiries with clear, data-driven insights. Contribute to long-range planning, variance analysis, and financial strategy using foundational Microsoft Finance principles.
• Leverage Data and Analytics: Use data mining, business intelligence, and advanced analytics—including predictive modeling and statistical techniques—to generate actionable insights. Continuously improve data collection and communication methods.
• Ensure Compliance and Accuracy: Review financial documents and business processes to ensure alignment with company policies, legal standards, and reporting requirements. Provide guidance on documentation and policy interpretation.
• Lead Strategic Initiatives: Collaborate on high-impact projects that evolve the finance function to meet the growing scale and complexity of the business.
• Other: Embody our culture and values 

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Master's 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 Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 4+ years experience in financi