Highlights
Required Qualifications: Masters Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 8+ years experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership or finance, or related field OR Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 10+ years experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership or finance, or related field OR equivalent experience. 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 $165,600 - $303,600 per year.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Redmond, WA |
| Industry | Computer Software |
| Salary | $130,900–$277,200 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1975 |
| Website | http://www.microsoft.com |
Description
Overview
The Resource Investment Strategy org is responsible for driving Microsoft resource allocation
rigor across Microsoft's portfolio. It is an exciting and fast-evolving team that partners deeply
with engineering leaders to ensure $20B+ resources across ~100K engineering FTEs are
continuously aligned to strategic engineering priorities.
Why is this the right place for you?
- Now is the time and place to accelerate your career development and velocity by
understanding and driving the strategic importance of cost leadership, a core competency for
future finance leaders.
- Develop a CFO mindset and influence senior leadership to drive expense
management and resource allocation decisions - continuously aligning investments and costs
with a prioritized engineering product roadmap.
- Bring fresh energy and innovation to solve complex short and long-term problems in
the new AI transformational age.
- Build deep trusted relationships to collaborate across a wide variety of teams at
Microsoft including senior engineering leaders, Product Revenue and Margin teams, Central
Finance Team, Global Workplace Services, Procurement and Human Resources.
The position requires a motivated and agile system thinker who can demonstrate intellectual
curiosity and navigate ambiguity and complexity to be the trusted finance advisor to our
engineering leaders and drive success for our business partners.
Responsibilities
- Business and Finance Partnership: Provide strategic leadership to top Engineering and
Finance leaders to drive operating leverage through resource allocation and investment
optimization by giving visibility to the current resource landscape, analyzing macro-level
results, and applying systems thinking to identify and recommend levers to influence
decision-making.
- Business Health: Drive process excellence while partnering across Engineering and
Finance to continuously assess the overall health of the business and understand key drivers
to identify opportunities, risks, and tradeoffs. Ensure resources and investments are
constantly aligned with business strategy, product engineering roadmaps, and company
priorities.
- Thought Leadership: Establish and leverage holistic analytical framework and best practices across Finance to spot and anticipate trends and deliver insights to unlock greater efficiencies for resource allocation and investment spend.
- Embody our culture and values
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Masters Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 8+ years experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership or finance, or related field OR Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 10+ years experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership or finance, or related field OR equivalent experience.
- 1+ year(s) experience managing direct reports.
Preferred/Additional Qualifications:
- Financial analysis experience in a high-tech company
- Revenue Planning and/or Consulting experience
- Communication & presentation skills
- Experience in developing complex financial models and scenario analysis, excellent
quantitative analysis skills
- Ability to influence and impact without authority, operate in ambiguity, and solve
difficult problems, combined with the ability to prioritize and function well in a dynamic and
matrixed environment
- Interpersonal and cross group collaboration skills. Ability to drive simplicity within a
complex and matrix environment
- Proficient technical skills (Excel/Power BI and SQL)
Financial Analysis M6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $277,200 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 $165,600 - $303,600 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.
About Company
DO WHAT YOU LOVE
Make your mark on the world’s most used technologies. Develop the next hit mobile application. Pioneer a startup that could be the next big thing. At Microsoft, you choose your path.
Headquartered in Redmond, Washington, Microsoft is a top innovator in both the consumer and enterprise technology industry. Just a few of the many things our products do are unleash creativity, connect businesses, and make learning more fun. But our continued success is based on one thing: our employees. We hire amazing, talented people and give them the opportunities—and the tools—to succeed.
WHY MICROSOFT?
As a Microsoft employee, you’re surrounded by a diverse group of the smartest people in your field. This fosters new ideas, better business results, and creates a dynamic work environment. In the office, you’re constantly challenged and supported by your colleagues. Every day holds something new and exciting.
We also offer unparalleled depth and breadth of career opportunities. As an industry leader in multiple fields, working for Microsoft means being able to do whatever you feel passionate about—and being able to make an impact in that field. From day one, we give our employees significant responsibility. This means that you’ll know that you directly contributed to something that has a positive impact on people worldwide. Whether you choose to work in management, dive deep into the newest technology, or explore multiple professions, you’ll find everything you need at Microsoft to drive your career—and to make a difference.
WE GET IT – YOU’RE MORE THAN YOUR JOB
Everyone works differently and is motivated by different things. We also understand that there’s more to you than your job. That’s why we offer competitive pay and a wide assortment of benefits-- to help you make the most of life at work and away from it.
GET THE BALL ROLLING
Make your mark on the world’s most used technologies. Develop the next hit mobile application. Pioneer a startup that could be the next big thing. At Microsoft, you choose your path.
Headquartered in Redmond, Washington, Microsoft is a top innovator in both the consumer and enterprise technology industry. Just a few of the many things our products do are unleash creativity, connect businesses, and make learning more fun. But our continued success is based on one thing: our employees. We hire amazing, talented people and give them the opportunities—and the tools—to succeed.
WHY MICROSOFT?
As a Microsoft employee, you’re surrounded by a diverse group of the smartest people in your field. This fosters new ideas, better business results, and creates a dynamic work environment. In the office, you’re constantly challenged and supported by your colleagues. Every day holds something new and exciting.
We also offer unparalleled depth and breadth of career opportunities. As an industry leader in multiple fields, working for Microsoft means being able to do whatever you feel passionate about—and being able to make an impact in that field. From day one, we give our employees significant responsibility. This means that you’ll know that you directly contributed to something that has a positive impact on people worldwide. Whether you choose to work in management, dive deep into the newest technology, or explore multiple professions, you’ll find everything you need at Microsoft to drive your career—and to make a difference.
WE GET IT – YOU’RE MORE THAN YOUR JOB
Everyone works differently and is motivated by different things. We also understand that there’s more to you than your job. That’s why we offer competitive pay and a wide assortment of benefits-- to help you make the most of life at work and away from it.
GET THE BALL ROLLING