Finance Manager, Global Talent Acquisition FP&A

Come join the HR (Human Resources) Finance team at Microsoft as a Finance Manager, Global Talent Acquisition FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)!  You will support Microsoft’s Global Talent Acquisition (GTA) organization, driving financial strategy and operational excellence for the team that powers recruiting across the company.

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic finance professional to serve as a trusted advisor and financial steward to GTA. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide end-to-end financial support to the leadership team, driving critical decisions that shape the future of the organization. You will be at the heart of our financial operations, leading resource allocation strategies, setting performance targets, and overseeing budgeting, forecasting, close and reporting processes. You will partner closely with leaders to translate business strategy into financial outcomes, ensuring alignment between operational execution and financial goals.

This role demands a proactive, analytical thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about driving business performance through financial insight. You’ll bring rigor to planning cycles, elevate reporting capabilities, and foster a culture of accountability and transparency.

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.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Responsibilities

• Financial Performance & Planning: Analyze the financial performance of the GTA team, support leaders in identifying opportunities for resource optimization and ensure our recruiting capacity is aligned to hiring demand. Lead annual business planning, budgeting, and forecasting cycles.
• Close & Reporting Support: Provide support during financial close periods and deliver recurring financial reports, forecasts, and executive-ready presentations. Use variance analysis to inform future planning and project decisions.
• Business Partnership & Insights: Serve as a trusted adviser by responding to partner inquiries and offering insights on financial plans, long-range strategy, and performance trends. Apply Microsoft Finance frameworks to gather, analyze, and present data.
• Data & Analytics: Leverage data mining, business intelligence tools, and advanced analytics—including predictive modeling and statistical techniques—to generate actionable insights. Continuously enhance data collection and communication methods.
• Compliance & Controls: Ensure financial accuracy and compliance with company policies, legal standards, and reporting requirements. Provide guidance on documentation, policy interpretation, and business process alignment.
• Strategic Initiatives: Contribute to high-impact, cross-functional projects that evolve the finance function to meet the growing scale and complexity of the business.
• Other: Embody our culture and values

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field
• OR Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 2+ years experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership, finance, or related field
• OR equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of financial or data modeling experience.
• OR Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 2+ years experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership, finance, or related field
• OR equivalent experience.

 Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 3+ 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 5+ years of post-graduate financial analysis, accounting, controllership or finance work experience
• OR equivalent experience.
• OR Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 5+ years of post-graduate financial analysis, accounting, controllership or finance work experience
• OR equivalent experience.

Financial Analysis IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $76,800 - $151,900 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 $100,800 - $168,000 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

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 22, 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.

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