The Microsoft AI (MAI) business is growing rapidly, covering advertising, subscription, and consumption. The Owned & Operated (O&O) Finance team manages Browser, Search, News, and AI Ads Monetization. The team handles FP&A, long-range planning, growth frameworks, transformational projects, competitive analytics, and external partnerships. The Finance Director will lead this function, partnering with Consumer business executives to shape financial strategy, optimize investments, and influence decision-making. Responsibilities include strategic financial leadership, investment optimization, profitability and cost management, data-driven decision making, executive communication, team leadership, portfolio investment strategy, ROI assessment, competitive analytics, and financial rhythms management. Requirements include a Master's degree with 8+ years or Bachelor's with 10+ years in finance-related fields, 1+ year managing direct reports, strong cross-functional influence, advanced financial modeling and forecasting skills, and excellent communication abilities. Salary range is $130,900 - $277,200 annually in most U.S. locations, with higher ranges in San Francisco Bay area and New York City.
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Own the development and execution of frameworks to guide growth and investment across Microsoft’s consumer portfolio of businesses, driving alignment of direction with executives, including SLT members
Partner to develop investment strategies and ROI assessments of program dollars, making tradeoffs across the O&O portfolio of products to optimize investments
Build competitive analytics and insights across Advertising & AI businesses, leveraging insights to shape planning discussions and influence roadmap decisions
Lead core financial rhythms for the O&O businesses (Budget, Forecast, LRP, Close, etc.), driving insights through analytics and maintaining high forecast accuracy
Requirements
Master's 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 Bachelor's 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
Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive financial excellence in a fast-paced environment
Exceptional analytical skills with expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and performance measurement
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to simplify complex financial concepts for executive audiences
Benefits
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation (details at https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay)
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