Sr Finance Manager, Finops

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Finance Operations (FinOps) brings this mission to life through operational excellence, cross-functional collaboration, and a commitment to continuous learning. You’ll be part of a team that values inclusion, innovation, and impact. Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset and being a learn-it-all to drive continuous improvement. 

Join the high-impact Finance and Data Platform team at the center of FinOps and Procurement spend management, driving financial planning, insights, and transformation at scale. In this role, you will partner across Finance, Procurement, Accounting, and business teams to deliver accurate forecasting, improve planning processes, and enable data-driven decision making.

Financial Planning, Forecasting & Close Leadership Own end-to-end forecasting, budgeting, and planning cycles, and lead monthly close execution—delivering timely, high-quality insights on actuals, forecasts, and key variance drivers to support business decisions.

FP&A Process Excellence & AI-Driven Automation Drive scalable FP&A processes by improving planning workflows, standardizing tools and frameworks, and ensuring high data quality—while actively leveraging AI and automation to streamline processes, reduce manual effort, and accelerate insight generation.

Cross-Functional Partnership, Governance & Organizational Impact Partner across Finance and business teams to align planning, allocations, and financial structures; ensure strong governance and compliance; and lead initiatives that strengthen operating models, team capability, and continuous improvement.

Basic Requirements:

• 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.

Preferred Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or related finance roles
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex planning processes and deliver under ambiguity
• Experience with data tools (Excel, Power BI, SQL) and financial systems
• Exposure to AI/automation applications in finance or process transformation
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive alignment
• Strong executive communication and storytelling skills

Financial Analysis IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $97,600 - $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 $125,000 - $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

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.