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Senior Finance Manager, Advertising AI
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Aug 19, 2025 | |
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OverviewThe goal of the Search and News Ads (SNA) Finance group is to provide key insights that will help Microsoft make better financial and business decisions. We are responsible for delivering advertising that empowers our users by bringing them closer to the people and information that matter most to them. Our team is responsible for leading the forecast and budget processes across SNA and ensuring forecast accuracy and predictability. We collaborate with Finance leaders, Engineering groups, Sales and Marketing teams, as well as the Central Finance Team & Investor Relations. Finance managers on our team help us transform the way we measure business performance, manage resources, and lead financial activities using business intelligence, modeling, and analytics. As Senior Finance Manager, Advertising AI (artificial intelligence), you will have a unique opportunity to use your insights and strategic thinking to partner with leaders on financial analysis, financial decisions and investments, and process transformation projects. We are looking for Finance professionals with adept modeling and analytical skills, an executive presence, ability to dive into the details and understand the key drivers, and effectively communicate results and drivers to business partners, including executives. Additionally, they exhibit curiosity, fast learnings, and have a passion for understanding the models and drivers in our Consumer business and products. 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.
ResponsibilitiesPrioritizeDevelop and maintain financial models for performance tracking to inform near-term outlooks and influence future projections and forecasts. During financial close periods, prepare recurring financial reports and presentations, highlighting the drivers for variances to outlook, budget, and forecast. Conduct analysis and research studies of financial plans, acquisition activity, and future opportunities/deals. Engage in ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed. Partnership Acts as the Finance contact for partners, addressing questions on revenue, expenses, and compliance. Learns and applies Microsoft Finance fundamentals (e.g., financial systems, policies, key metrics, historical performance, reporting, and forecast requirements) and business aspects (e.g., monetization strategy, market, profitability drivers) to gather information, perform analysis, and complete standardized reporting. Communicates recurring and ad-hoc results in a logical and understandable message. Protect Ensures compliance with company policies, legal standards, and regulatory requirements by reviewing and monitoring financial documents and business processes. Drives corrective measures and supports questions regarding documentation, policy adherence, and requirements. Recommends approved instruments and processes, stays updated on all company policies and procedures, and informs others.OtherEmbody our culture and values | |