The Commercial Product and Infrastructure (CPI) Finance organization is responsible for supporting Microsoft cloud and AI capacity planning, margin optimization, and disciplined resource allocation across Microsoft’s portfolio. Within CPI, the Resource Investment Strategy finance team partners closely with engineering leaders to help ensure $20B+ in resources across approximately 100K engineering FTEs are aligned to strategic engineering priorities. We are seeking a Finance Manager to support our CoreAI Engineering organization, working in close partnership with engineering leaders responsible for developing Microsoft’s next generation of cloud infrastructure.
In this role, you will partner with stakeholders across engineering and finance to help ensure resource investments align with long‑term strategy. You will support decision‑making related to AI and cloud infrastructure by providing financial insights and analysis as engineering leaders evaluate cloud and AI priorities. This position requires an individual contributor who applies structured systems thinking, demonstrates curiosity, and effectively navigates ambiguity and complexity while supporting finance partnership and business outcomes.
Why is this the right place for you?:
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more, and we carry this mission through every aspect of our company. Our culture emphasizes a growth mindset and encourages teams and leaders to continuously learn and improve. Join us and contribute to shaping the future of cloud and AI infrastructure.
Additional or preferred qualifications
Analytical skills, financial modeling capabilities and strategic thinking
Self-starter who thrives in ambiguous, fast moving environments with evolving technology and business model trends
Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines, quickly prioritize for impact and the resourcefulness to deliver
Ability to communicate complex analysis in a simple way. Executive level oral and written communication skills
Partnering capabilities, with the ability to influence others without direct authority and appropriately push back when required
Proven leadership skills, with demonstrated results in proactively driving and delivering high value/high-impact project results through both individual and v-team efforts
Experience with Zero‑Based Budgeting (ZBB) concepts or practices
Ability to apply analytical frameworks and established Finance best practices to identify trends and deliver insights that support efficient resource allocation and investment spend
Financial Analysis IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $77,800 - $153,700 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 $102,200 - $169,900 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.
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