Microsoft
Senior Finance Manager
$98K–$206K
Redmond, WA · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Sep 2, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum: 2+ years with a master's degree or 4+ years with a bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience. Preferred: 6+ years post-graduate with a master's degree or 8+ years post-graduate with a bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience; also preferred: 1+ year in each of the stated multinational, matrix-based, and technology/software contexts.
- Education
- Master's or bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science, or related field; or equivalent experience.
About the job
Leads financial strategy and investment analysis for Azure’s global network infrastructure, guiding capital allocation, capacity planning, and executive decisions.
What you'll do
- Develop long-term network investment strategy and capital allocation plans based on Cloud and AI growth.
- Partner with Engineering, Capacity Planning, and Sourcing on network roadmaps, business cases, and investment scenarios.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives and advise senior leaders on network strategy, technology adoption, and resource allocation.
What they ask for
- Master's degree in a listed field plus 2+ years of relevant finance experience, or bachelor's degree in a listed field plus 4+ years, or equivalent experience.
- Experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership, finance, or a related field.
Nice to have
- Master's degree plus 6+ years of post-graduate finance experience, or bachelor's degree plus 8+ years, or equivalent experience.
- At least 1 year of experience in multinational finance roles, a matrix-based organization, or the technology or software industry.
Pay
USD $97,600 - $188,400 per year (base salary); USD $125,000 - $206,400 per year (base salary)
AI focus
Involves translating Cloud and AI growth into infrastructure investment decisions and leading initiatives involving AI-enabled automation.
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