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Senior Finance Manager, HR People Insights
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Sep 07, 2025 | |
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OverviewJoin the Human Resources (HR) Finance team, supporting the front-line customer-facing HR organizations, which includes our Line HR, HR Consulting, and Corporate Functions. As Senior Finance Manager, HR People Insights, you will serve as a strategic finance partner, providing controllership and analytical insights that drive long-term planning, cost management, and resource allocation. The Line HR and HR Consulting teams deliver critical HR support across Microsoft's divisions, focusing on talent management, organizational design, change management, and leadership enablement. As the finance lead for these groups, you will collaborate directly with four Corporate Vice Presidents (CVPs) and their leadership teams. In this role, you will need to build trusted partnerships, offering financial insights that guide resourcing decisions and improve operational efficiency to bring success. Your adept analytical skills, business acumen, and sound judgment will be key to evaluating processes and optimizing budgets. We are looking for someone lively with intellectual curiosity and a self-starter mindset, who thrives in a collaborative and high-impact environment. 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.
ResponsibilitiesFinancial Performance & Planning: Analyze the financial performance of the Line HR and Corporate Functions teams, supporting leaders in identifying opportunities for resource optimization. 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 advisor 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 | |