Overview

Join the Central Services Finance (CSF) team as a Finance Manager, Central Services FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis), where you will play a critical role supporting the Finance, Legal, and HR (Human Resources) organizations through a blend of strategic partnership and operational excellence.

In this role, you will shape resource allocation decisions by providing actionable insights, influencing senior stakeholders, and driving clarity on business performance. You will also lead core FP&A processes—including planning, forecasting, month‑end close, and compliance—ensuring consistent, high‑quality financial management. We are looking for you to thrive at the intersection of analytical depth and strategic influence, bringing problem‑solving skills, sharp business judgment, and the ability to operate in a fast‑paced, ambiguous environment.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys combining analytical depth with cross‑functional collaboration to enable smarter decisions and more efficient operations. Qualities we seek:

Diving into complex data, synthesizing insights into clear narratives, and influencing senior leaders with balanced, well‑reasoned recommendations energizes you.
Results‑driven mindset with a passion for operational excellence and the ability to serve as a trusted advisor.
Adept communicator and storyteller, who can translate numbers into meaningful business guidance.
Collaboration - Working effectively across teams, building strong partnerships, and demonstrating a One Microsoft mindset.
Proactive, curious, and team‑oriented problem solver who cares about both the “what” and the “how”

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.

Responsibilities

Budget & Variance Analysis: Determine operating expenses compared to expected budget and projections. Identify variances to provide insights to management and inform future projections and resource allocation.
Financial Performance Analysis: Contribute to analysis of present and future financial performance of our businesses. Assist team members with research on financial plans, expected returns, resource allocation, investment opportunities, and operational metrics.
Forecasting & Planning: Assist in execution of annual business planning and forecasting processes. Gather insights and contribute to preliminary and adjusted forecast cycles.
Financial Close Support: Provide support during financial close periods, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
Reporting & Modeling: Prepare recurring financial reports, forecasts, and presentations. Assemble and summarize data through data mining and business intelligence to structure reports and financial models for decision support.
Analytics: Leverage statistical analyses, predictive analytics, and financial modeling techniques to conduct sophisticated analyses.
Business Partnership: Support decision-making for partners on expense and compliance questions related to reporting and analysis. Contribute insights for financial plans, variance analysis, resource optimization, investments and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators).
Other: 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

Masters Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 3+ years of post-graduate financial analysis, accounting, controllership or finance work experience OR Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 5+ years of post-graduate financial analysis, accounting, controllership or finance work experience OR equivalent experience.

Financial Analysis IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $76,800 - $151,900 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 $100,800 - $168,000 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.