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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced **Group Finance Manager** to support our 1st party global Digital Direct Sales (DDS) team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving financial growth through channel and investment optimization, partnering closely with Worldwide Consumer Finance, digital direct sales, marketing, and engineering enablement teams. As a leader on this team, you will play a key role as part of the DDS Leadership Team (LT), driving channel growth strategy, and supporting marketing planning, performance, and integrated marketing initiatives. This role requires a deep understanding of financial analysis, planning, and forecasting, as well as the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives.

The Digital Direct Sales (DDS) team engages with consumers globally throughout their shopping journeys, navigating across Microsoft’s digital storefronts as the consumer and Very Small Businesses (VSBs) most trusted online destination for the full range of Microsoft products and solutions, within Gaming, Windows, M365 and Surface.

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.

**Just a quick note** : Our team follows a work-hybrid work model, with in-office collaboration at the beautiful **Redmond office three days a week** where you will be part of the balance that helps foster strong connections and teamwork while still offering flexibility

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

+ Drive the DDS Finance Rhythm of Business (ROB), ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timely execution of financial processes.

+ Play a key role as part of the DDS Leadership Team (LT), supporting marketing planning, performance, and integrated marketing initiatives.

+ Develop financial models to evaluate ROI and Lifetime Value (LTV) when assessing the feasibility of different strategic opportunities for channel expansion.

+ Partner with business leads to implement a channel growth strategy to optimize investments and drive profitable revenue growth.

+ Prioritize investments, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to maximize return on investment, including paid, earned, and Owned & Operated (O&O).

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, and business operations, to support strategic initiatives and drive business performance.

+ Ensure compliance with Microsoft policies on risk and compliance, driving a culture of adherence and accountability

You will have a chance to bring with you your experience with the following competencies :

+ **Clarity in Ambiguity:** Demonstrated ability to bring structure and direction in uncertain or evolving environments.

+ **Program Management Discipline:** Execution skills with a focus on planning, tracking, and delivering results.

+ **Collaborative Mindset:** Committed to enabling team success through partnership, support, and shared ownership.

+ **Operational Excellence:** Attention to detail and a consistent drive for process improvement and quality outcomes.

Other

+ Embody our culture and values

Qualifications

Required/minimum qualifications

+ Master'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 Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 6+ years experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership or finance, or related field OR equivalent experience.

+ 5+ years of experience in FP&A, business operations, or finance program management OR equivalent experience

+ 5+ years experience of financial planning cycles and business review processes OR equivalent experience

Additional or preferred qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Operations, or related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.

+ Ability to manage complex timelines and coordinate across multiple stakeholders.

+ Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial systems (e.g., SAP, Anaplan, Power BI).

+ Corporate level communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skill

Financial Analysis IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $116,900 - $203,600 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 $148,400 - $222,600 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

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 7,2025

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 (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .