Microsoft

Finance Manager, Revenue & Gross Margin

Microsoft$77K — $153K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Data Science with relevant experience.
  • 2+ years in financial analysis, accounting, or a related field (if Bachelor's) or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years of financial analysis experience (preferably with a Master's).
  • Strong analytical skills and expertise in forecasting finance.
  • Excellent communication skills for storytelling and influencing key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead monthly financial close and performance analysis.
  • Generate executive-ready reports and insights on growth factors and risks.
  • Collaborate with finance, accounting, and engineering to align financial reporting.
  • Analyze KPIs, revenue trends, and business metrics to guide leadership decisions.
  • Ensure financial governance and accuracy in reporting processes.
  • Translate complex analytics into clear recommendations for executives.
  • Embody the company culture and values in your work.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Generous paid time off policy for work-life balance.
  • Retirement plan options, including a 401(k) match.
  • Employee stock purchase plan to incentivize long-term commitment.
  • Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
Full Job Description
Overview
  • Are you passionate about influencing Microsoft's financial performance and strategic direction? Join the Revenue and Gross Margin team within the Central Finance Team (CFT), a strategic finance partner that delivers insights to CFOs, Senior Leadership, Investor Relations, engineering, and sales finance teams.
  • This role supports Microsoft's Server Licensing and Cloud Infrastructure business, providing financial insights and analysis that inform Senior Leadership, investor, and Board discussions. You will partner with engineering finance and accounting and business leaders to assess performance, understand demand trends, and identify growth opportunities.
  • As a Finance Manager, Revenue & Gross Margin, you will translate complex analytics into executive insights, lead forecasting and financial modeling, and help shape investment decisions across Microsoft's Server licensing business.

Responsibilities
  • Lead monthly close, forecasting, and financial performance analysis.
  • Develop executive-ready reporting, commentary, and business insights on key growth drivers, risks, and opportunities.
  • Partner across finance, accounting, engineering, and business teams to ensure alignment on financial results and reporting.
  • Own KPI, revenue, and business trend analysis to support decision-making and leadership reviews.
  • Drive financial governance, reporting accuracy, and process improvements.
  • Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.
  • Embody our culture and values


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.


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.
  • Finance, forecasting, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to influence across organizations and manage complex cross-functional partnerships.
  • Written and verbal communication skills, including executive storytelling.
  • Proven ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments and drive results through others.


Financial Analysis IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $77,800 - $153,700 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 $102,200 - $169,900 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

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

About Microsoft

Microsoft is an American multinational corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services. Microsoft’s devices and consumer (D&C) licensing segment licenses the Windows operating system and related software, Microsoft Office for consumers, and the Windows Phone operating system. The company’s computing and gaming hardware segment provides Xbox gaming and entertainment consoles and accessories, second-party and third-party video games, and Xbox Live subscriptions; surface devices and accessories; and Microsoft PC accessories. Its phone hardware segment offers Lumia smartphones and other non-Lumia phones. Its D&C segment provides Windows Store, Xbox Live transactions, and Windows phone store; search advertising; display advertising; Office 365 Home and Office 365 Personal; first-party video games; and other consumer products and services as well as operating retail stores. Microsoft’s commercial licensing segments license server products, including Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server, Visual Studio, System Center, and related Client Access Licenses (CALs); Windows Embedded; Windows operating system; Microsoft Office for business, including Office, Exchange, SharePoint, Lync, and related CALs; Microsoft Dynamics business solutions; and Skype. Its commercial segment offers enterprise services, including premier support services and Microsoft consulting services; commercial cloud comprising Office 365 Commercial, other Microsoft Office online offerings, Dynamics CRM Online, and Microsoft Azure; and other commercial products and online services. The company markets and distributes its products through original equipment manufacturers, distributors, and resellers, as well as online.

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Size
181,000 employees
Market Cap
$1,762.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$51.3 billion
Founded
1975
5 Year Trend
+15.5%
Revenue
$153.2 billion
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