Senior Finance Manager - Surface Commercial Planning Lead - USA Jobs : Job Details

Passionate about our exciting hardware lineup? Come be a part of Windows & Devices Commercial Sales Finance Team! We are looking for a Senior Finance Manager - Surface Commercial Planning Lead to join the team.

The Windows and Devices Finance Team comprises of teams covering Sales, Revenue, Investments, Compete and Gross Margins. We are dedicated advocates for the business and drive growth through:

• Delivering unit, revenue, Gross Margin (GM) and market share targets?
• Developing deep understanding of Windows and Devices investment framework and ROI (Return on Investment).
• Actionable analytics and insights on our competitors, retailers, partners and customers to drive share
• Providing predictability and transparency through our financial outlooks.??
• Looking forward to scope risks and opportunities proactively?
• Being trusted leaders to our business partners (engaged & insightful)?

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.

The Senior Finance Manager - Surface Commercial Planning Lead will bring a combination of finance and business acumen, leadership, and influencing skills to this space to drive superior financial results in close alignment with our business partners. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and fun. We work hard on exciting things and strive for a team culture that values diverse perspectives and individuals?

This hybrid role brings you to the vibrant Redmond campus three days a week-collaborate in person, connect with the team, and soak up the energy!

Forecasting & Budgeting: Lead the development of quarterly forecasts, and annual budgets. Ensure alignment with corporate objectives and business unit strategies. Translate long range planning goals into in year execution strategies and plans including how to ensure successful global product launches and wind down of prior gen.

Financial Modeling: Build and maintain robust financial models to evaluate business performance, scenario planning, and investment decisions.

Performance Analysis: Conduct variance analysis and deliver actionable insights on revenue, gross margin, and operating expenses.

Business Partnership: Collaborate, partner and influence cross-functional teams to support product planning and go-to-market & sales strategies to compete effectively to take share and optimize margin. Oversee product lifecycle management, product strategies, enable launch readiness and successful transition. Be a trusted advisor to business partners and enable our organization to hit key goals (units, revenue, GM and share)

Reporting & Communication: Prepare executive-level presentations and dashboards that clearly identify financial performance, risks, and opportunities.

Process Excellence: Drive continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy, planning cadence, and financial systems/tools.

Leadership: Mentor finance professionals and foster a culture of analytical rigor and business partnership.

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.

3+ years in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), corporate finance, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.

4+ years experience with forecasting and budgeting processes, including quarterly forecasts and annual planning.

5+ years demonstrated ability to translate strategic goals into actionable financial plans.

5+ years proven experience conducting variance analysis and delivering performance insights.

Communication skills with the ability to prepare executive-level presentations and dashboards.

Proven business acumen and ability to partner cross-functionally with product, sales, and operations teams.

Familiarity with financial systems and planning tools (e.g., Anaplan, SAP, Oracle, Workday Adaptive Planning).

Financial Analysis IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $96,500 - $188,400 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 $123,500 - $206,400 per year.

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until August 20, 2025.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.