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Join Commercial Products & Infrastructure (CPI) as F **inance Manager, Engineering R&D** and shape how Microsoft directs $20B+ across ~100K engineers—aligning resources to the highest‑impact priorities, sharpening capex and cloud/AI capacity bets, and elevating margin performance through scalable, data‑driven finance. At the center of product strategy and engineering decisions, this role turns complexity into clarity through rigorous modeling and systems thinking—within an inclusive, growth‑minded team that values diverse perspectives and enables career‑defining impact for Microsoft Security and the customers it protects.

In the **Finance Manager of Engineering R&D,** you will partner closely with engineering leaders to align $20B+ in resources across ~100K FTE to the highest‑impact priorities; you will deliver rigorous modeling and analysis that informs revenue decisions, shapes capex and cloud/AI capacity, and elevates margin performance through efficient, scalable processes; you will create and socialize finance frameworks that clarify trade‑offs and guide resource allocation; you will turn ambiguity into clear, data‑driven recommendations that influence product strategy and execution; and you will thrive in an inclusive, growth‑minded team that values curiosity, systems thinking, collaboration, and career development.

We're excited to offer a hybrid role that give you the best of both worlds. You'll get to collaborate in person with your teammates at our Redmond office three days a week, and enjoy the flexibility of remote work the rest of the time. If you love connecting face-to-face and also appreciate some work-from-home days, this could be a great fit for you.

Our team culture is centered around Microsoft corporate values and the One Microsoft approach with business partners. Our team is comprised of many individuals with diverse backgrounds and values the unique perspectives and thought processes each colleague brings to the table. Our team leans into helping one another and is not afraid to try new things with a growth mindset mentality.

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.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Partnership

+ Partner with engineering and the broader finance organization to understand investments, expense results, and trends.

+ Communicate insights in a simple, concise manner to key stakeholders regarding the state of the business.

+ Establish trusted relationships and share responsibility for driving business outcomes such as profitable growth, market share, and AI leadership.

+ Drive learning from others and share best practices across team boundaries.

Prioritize

+ Generate actionable plans based on complex results and ambiguous findings.

+ Implement creative approaches to identify patterns and draw conclusions that inform decisions.

+ Develop and review multi-year financial spend plans.

+ Lead business planning and forecasting, including target setting, budget models, and risk/opportunity analysis, ensuring consistency in methodologies and improving forecast accuracy.

+ Conceptualize and design new approaches for collecting and evaluating financial data to influence future outcomes and decisions.

Protect

+ Ensure compliance in reporting financial information through approved instruments and processes, maintaining alignment with corporate policies.

+ Apply advanced technology understanding to achieve business goals and deliver deeper analysis.

+ Maintain integrity and accuracy in financial rhythms and reporting while innovating for efficiency.

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.

+ 2+ years work experience with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis) and demonstrated ability to perform accurate financial calculations.

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

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until **November 13th, 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) .