Senior Finance Project Manager

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Ready to shape the future of how Microsoft operates its ~$250B+ business portfolio?

Are you passionate about AI, data, and transformative user experiences? Do you bring energy, curiosity, and a sense of ownership to your work?

The Finance Data & Experiences (FD&E) organization is on a mission to redefine how Microsoft measures, monitors, and optimizes its global business, and we’re looking for top talent to join us as a Senior Finance Project Manager.

This is a unique opportunity to lead with bold ideas, apply cutting-edge technology, and work across Finance, Sales, Marketing, Business Operations, and Product Engineering to deliver high-impact business solutions.

You will thrive in fast-paced, cross-functional environments, bring fresh thinking to complex problems, and be eager to learn to take ownership of end-to-end processes and outcomes. Join us and be part of a team that’s pushing the boundaries of innovation, taking risks, and implementing AI to drive business excellence.

At FD&E, we foster a culture of customer centricity, innovation, agility, and transparency — and we’re building a team that’s ready to help Microsoft chart its next chapter in AI-driven business excellence.

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.

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 financial analysis, accounting, controllership or finance, or related field
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience in accounting/finance, transforming the controllership function, and activities such as record to report, order to cash, and source to pay.
• 4+ years of experience implementing systems and tools with a focus on automation and compliance.
• 4+ years of experience identifying and managing process improvement initiatives.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications:

• Business Partnering: Experience in business partnering, being collaborative and inclusive when working with others.
• Project Management: Experience with project management approaches, tools, and phases of the project life cycle.
• Change Management: Support change management, stakeholder communication, and user training during system/tools implementation phases.
• Technical Skills: Technical skills and the ability to understand system infrastructure, tooling, UAT, and automation needs.
• Multi-Tasking: Ability to manage multiple work streams and prioritize as needed.
• Communication: Effective written and verbal communication skills to translate financial analysis and insights into meaningful and actionable business communications and recommendations.
• Leadership: Leadership skills with demonstrated results in proactively driving and delivering high-value/high-impact project results through both individual and virtual-team efforts.

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.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until August 15, 2025.

• Communication: Clearly and effectively communicate with team members, stakeholders, and clients to ensure everyone understands the project's goals and progress.
• Leadership: Motivate and guide the team towards achieving project objectives, making decisions, resolving conflicts, and providing direction.
• Organization: Manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and resources to keep the project on schedule and within budget.
• Problem-Solving: Identify problems, analyze potential solutions, and implement effective strategies to overcome challenges.
• Technical Knowledge: Understand the technical aspects of the project, project management software, and relevant methodologies and best practices.
• Continuous Improvement: Regularly evaluate processes, seek feedback, and implement changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor individuals within the team, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• AI-Enhanced Financial Project Oversight: Leverage artificial intelligence tools to optimize financial project execution by automating routine tasks, enhancing forecasting accuracy, and identifying cost-saving opportunities

• Embody our Culture & Values