Microsoft is on a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. The Payroll Accounting team within Finance Operations (FinOps) is an integral part of Microsoft’s Modern Finance journey and digital transformation.

The Finance Manager, Financial Operations & Analysis, is responsible for providing centralized controllership functions for all people-related expenses flowing through payroll by utilizing standardized processes and compliance for the organization, and then engaging with leaders to effect changes that align with evolving business needs. This position interfaces with a global leadership team and requires cross functional collaboration with key stakeholders to drive Finance Operations’ key performance metrics and analytics.  Keys to success include driving to a global process standard where possible, while relentlessly pursuing opportunities to automate and improve our analytical and reporting capabilities.

In this role, you will bring an operational excellence mindset, champion continuous process improvement, and be adept at getting things done with the ability to dive into the details. Additionally, you will exhibit curiosity, be a fast learner, and have a passion for understanding business needs to influence stakeholders at varying levels across Microsoft on a regular basis to meet business and corporate deadlines.

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.