Finance Manager – Engineering R&D

<div class="isg-job-description“>OverviewJoin Commercial Products & Infrastructure (CPI) as Finance Manager, Engineering R&D and shape how Microsoft directs $20B+ across ~100K engineers-aligning resources to the highestimpact priorities, sharpening capex and cloud/AI capacity bets, and elevating margin performance through scalable, datadriven finance. At the center of product strategy and engineering decisions, this role turns complexity into clarity through rigorous modeling and systems thinking-within an inclusive, growthminded team that values diverse perspectives and enables careerdefining impact for Microsoft Security and the customers it protects. In the Finance Manager of Engineering R&D, you will partner closely with engineering leaders to align $20B+ in resources across ~100K FTE to the highestimpact priorities; you will deliver rigorous modeling and analysis that informs revenue decisions, shapes capex and cloud/AI capacity, and elevates margin performance through efficient, scalable processes; you will create and socialize finance frameworks that clarify tradeoffs and guide resource allocation; you will turn ambiguity into clear, datadriven recommendations that influence product strategy and execution; and you will thrive in an inclusive, growthminded team that values curiosity, systems thinking, collaboration, and career development. We’re excited to offer a hybrid role that give you the best of both worlds. You’ll get to collaborate in person with your teammates at our Redmond office three days a week, and enjoy the flexibility of remote work the rest of the time. If you love connecting face-to-face and also appreciate some work-from-home days, this could be a great fit for you. Our teamculture is centered around Microsoft corporate valuesand the One Microsoft approach with business partners. Our teamiscomprisedof many individuals withdiversebackgroundsand valuestheuniqueperspectivesand thought processeseachcolleaguebringsto the table.Our teamleans into helpingone another and is not afraid to try new things witha growth mindset mentality. 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.
ResponsibilitiesResponsibilitiesPartnershipPartner with engineering and the broader finance organization to understand investments, expense results, and trends.Communicate insights in a simple, concise manner to key stakeholders regarding the state of the business.Establish trusted relationships and share responsibility for driving business outcomes such as profitable growth, market share, and AI leadership.Drive learning from others and share best practices across team boundaries.PrioritizeGenerate actionable plans based on complex results and ambiguous findings.Implement creative approaches to identify patterns and draw conclusions that inform decisions.Develop and review multi-year financial spend plans.Lead business planning and forecasting, including target setting, budget models, and risk/opportunity analysis, ensuring consistency in methodologies and improving forecast accuracy.Conceptualize and design new approaches for collecting and evaluating financial data to influence future outcomes and decisions.ProtectEnsure compliance in reporting financial information through approved instruments and processes, maintaining alignment with corporate policies.Apply advanced technology understanding to achieve business goals and deliver deeper analysis.Maintain integrity and accuracy in financial rhythms and reporting while innovating for efficiency.OtherEmbody our culture and values