Senior Finance Manager, Gaming

We are seeking a Sr Finance Manager for the Gaming Central Investment team with reporting and change management experience who is comfortable with a fast-paced evolving business environment. This role will focus on creating consistent views and processes that improve efficiency and enable stakeholders to focus on key decision points. 

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Responsibilities

Investment Rhythm of Finance

• Drive representation of investments in the Gaming P&L (Platform vs. First Party) and establish a regular reporting and communication rhythm across stakeholder communities.
• Bridge ABK investments from Oracle to SAP, including management of forecast and cross-entity funding changes.
• Standardize reporting for key investment drivers, such as headcount.

Process Improvement

• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline tactical processes (e.g., PCN requests) by leveraging Microsoft technologies.
• Develop approval logic and standard checks to ensure fast and accurate process delivery.
• Deliver training and create documentation for finance teams on updated tools and workflows.

Special Projects

• Manage ongoing support for Gaming Leadership with special projects, including Gaming Together strategies and cross-functional team (CFT) collaboration.

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 2+ 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 4+ years experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership or finance, or related field OR equivalent experience.
• 4 + years experience in financial analysis, financial forecasting or budgeting, and /or controllership, ideally in the technology industry.
• 4+ years of advanced Excel modeling experience used for forecasting/planning.
• 4+ years of FP&A experience.

Additional or preferred qualifications

• Masters Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 6+ 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 8+ years of post-graduate financial analysis, accounting, controllership or finance work experience OR equivalent experience.
• Makes effective decisions in complex, fast-changing environments; adapts quickly and drives results.
• Identifies opportunities for growth and efficiency; applies strategic, cross-functional thinking.
• Builds strong partnerships; negotiates solutions and balances customer, business, and cost needs.
• Connects data to business outcomes; creates actionable plans from complex or ambiguous findings.
• Improves processes through automation and applies advanced technology for deeper analysis.

Financial Analysis IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $96,500 - $188,400 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 $123,500 - $206,400 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: US corporate pay information | Microsoft Careers

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 31, 2025.

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