Group Finance Manager - Azure AI Partnerships

OurAzure AI Partnerships teamisan exciting and fast-paced financeorganizationat the forefront of Microsoft'scloud growth with our key AI customers. We partner deeply with Microsoft engineering and business development teamstobuild strategic AI deals that deliver maximum value.

We are looking for an Azure AI Partnerships Group Finance Managerto help support Azure deal-making for Microsoft's largest AI customers. This role will leverage extensive financial modeling experience to find and implement solutions for complex, and often ambiguous challenges. This role will act as a thought leader across internal and external stakeholders to establish business models and pricing frameworks that are mutually beneficial for Microsoft and our AI customers.

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.

• Creatingrobust and detailed financial models to evaluate complextransactions anddetermineclear negotiationsguardrails
• Leading cross-functional engagements with internal and external stakeholders to clearly define complex technical requirements and articulate the financial impact of business decisions
• Collaborating with Business Development, Engineering, and other teams to gather inputs and provide thought leadership throughout the financial deal-making process
• Providing clear executive-level communication on financial terms for complex, first-of-their-kind engagements, balancing business objectives with risk management
• Embody our culture and values

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 4+ years experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership or finance, or related fieldOR Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 6+ years experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership or finance, or related field
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience building Excel models and data analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Investment banking and/or corporate development experience
• Written and verbal communication skills, enabling simple
• 3+ years work experience in the technology or software industry
• communication of complex topics to an executive audience
• Analytical skills and strategic thinking
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and uncertainty in a business that evolves ata fastpace
• Business partnering capabilities, with the ability to collaborate effectively with others to align on a shared outcome
• Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• High levelof self-motivation; ability to quicklyidentifywhat needs to beaccomplishedand resourcefulness to get things done
• Passionateabout the technology industry, AI,andability to engage in technical discussions

Financial Analysis IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $116,900 - $203,600 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 $148,400 - $222,600 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.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.