Senior Finance Manager - Gaming Hardware

At Team Xbox, we are on a mission to bring joy, excitement, and the community of gaming to everyone on the planet. Finance is at the center of making this mission a reality.

Gaming is undergoing a generational shift—and Microsoft is at the forefront of that transformation. From redefining how players access content to expanding our hardware ecosystem, we’re building a future where gaming is more accessible, inclusive, and player-driven than ever before.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape that future by partnering with decision-makers across Xbox and Microsoft Gaming and influencing the product and business decisions that define this shift.

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.

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal teams to develop robust financial forecasts for Xbox Devices, integrating demand projections across various platforms, screens, and experiences. Use these insights to shape product and channel strategies that align with business growth objectives.
• Develop and evaluate pricing, offer, and promotion strategies based on market conditions and revenue impact. Partake and influence Long Range planning for the products in scope.
• Synthesize complex business insights and financial analyses to inform strategic decisions. Present clear, actionable recommendations to stakeholders, enabling effective resource allocation and investment prioritization. Convey complex financial concepts, insights, and solutions in a clear, concise, and compelling manner by utilizing storytelling techniques to engage and inform technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, legal standards, and reporting requirements by reviewing the accuracy of financial documents and business processes.
• Consult with business partners on sharing financial information and maintaining consistency with corporate policies. Oversee the operational rollout of business plans, ensuring financial requirements and timelines are met. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to implement readiness strategies, gather stakeholder feedback, and align execution with financial objectives.

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.
• 2+ years experience partnering directly with engineering or OS/platform teams to translate technical options into financial outcomes.
• 2+ years creating executive-level presentations that translate complex financial analysis into clear business narratives.

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.
• 6+ years of experience in corporate finance, strategy, or consulting, with exposure to hardware, OS/platform, or consumer technology businesses.
•  Experience modeling COGS/BOM, pricing, and margin structures for device or platform products.
• Proven ability to build scenario-based or driver-based models for new business cases, including sensitivity and investment analysis.
• Experience partnering directly with engineering or product teams to translate technical trade-offs into financial impacts.
• Track record of executive-level storytelling—developing and presenting decks or narratives that influence leadership decisions.
• Demonstrated success operating in ambiguous, high-growth, or cross-functional environments, driving clarity and decision-making without direct authority.
• Familiarity with gaming ecosystems or hardware economics (e.g., attach rates, ARPU, monetization levers).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel / Power BI / SQL for model automation, visualization, and performance tracking.
• Prior experience in consulting, tech strategy, or hardware P&L ownership preferred.

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 30th, 2025.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.