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Senior Finance Manager - Small Medium Enterprises and Channel Azure
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Senior Finance Manager - Small Medium Enterprises and Channel Azure
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Microsoft . Are you ready to lead in one of Microsoft’s most dynamic and high-potential growth areas? The Small Medium Enterprises and Channel (SME&C) Azure Finance team is seeking a strategic finance leader to drive impact in the Small and Medium Business (SMB) segment. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape engagement with our smaller Customers and Partner ecosystem to maximize market opportunity for innovation and growth. The WorldWide SME&C Azure Finance team is a global group of finance professionals partnering across Microsoft to drive strategic insights, investment decisions, and business transformation. We are committed to empowering our people, building trust, and delivering impact through financial leadership. As a Senior Finance Manager, you will focus on strategic partnership across stakeholders, product-level financial insights, and field engagement. You will play a critical role in helping the SMB Leadership Team navigate market opportunities, scale execution, and drive business performance across the global Azure business. The SMB segment represents one of Microsoft’s most exciting frontiers. With evolving Customer needs and a rapidly expanding Partner ecosystem, we have a unique opportunity to define the market and deliver outsized impact. You will bring financial clarity, strategic insight, and operational excellence to this complex yet promising space. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. We foster a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to meet shared goals. We value respect, integrity, and accountability, creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Responsibilities
Accelerate Growth & Decision-Making
Construct analyses supporting Azure growth, workload adoption, customer acquisition, and key SMB performance drivers. Provide thought leadership on market dynamics and shape the SMB growth roadmap. Support Innovation Acceleration Program (IAP) and Area Performance Reviews (APR), ensuring strategic alignment and financial rigor. Communicate financial and business performance effectively to executives to influence decisions and clarify insights. Enable Strategic Partnership & Market Impact
Partner with Go To Market, Business Operations, Strategy, and Corporate Finance teams to align priorities and execute strategies. Engage with Field teams to understand local market dynamics, identify whitespace opportunities, and scale best practices globally. Collaborate with GPS and SMB teams to support Partner and CSP motions, set targets, and identify growth levers. Provide financial guidance and strategic insights to leadership. Drive Financial Clarity & Operational Excellence
Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and rhythm of business processes for the SMB segment within SME&C Azure. Deliver product-centric financial insights to inform strategy and support Azure workload growth, especially Azure Consumed Revenue (ACR). Partner with Engineering Finance, Global Partner Solutions, and MCAPS Finance for long-range planning and investments. Collaborate on standardizing and simplifying financial processes, leveraging tools like Power BI, Excel, and MSX Insights for reporting and insights. Champion Compliance & Governance
Partner with Legal and Control teams to embed compliance and manage risks, including discounting and incentives. Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and ethical decision-making across financial activities. Other
Embodies Microsoft’s culture and values. Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science, or related field AND 4+ years in financial analysis, accounting, controllership, or related roles. OR Master's Degree in one of the above fields AND 2+ years of relevant experience. OR equivalent experience. 1+ year experience in a matrix organization. The typical base pay range in the U.S. is USD $96,500 - $188,400 per year, with higher ranges in the San Francisco Bay Area and NYC. Benefits and additional compensation details are available
here . Applications are accepted until August 10, 2025. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Additional Details
Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full-time Job function: Finance Industries: Software Development
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Join to apply for the
Senior Finance Manager - Small Medium Enterprises and Channel Azure
role at
Microsoft . Are you ready to lead in one of Microsoft’s most dynamic and high-potential growth areas? The Small Medium Enterprises and Channel (SME&C) Azure Finance team is seeking a strategic finance leader to drive impact in the Small and Medium Business (SMB) segment. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape engagement with our smaller Customers and Partner ecosystem to maximize market opportunity for innovation and growth. The WorldWide SME&C Azure Finance team is a global group of finance professionals partnering across Microsoft to drive strategic insights, investment decisions, and business transformation. We are committed to empowering our people, building trust, and delivering impact through financial leadership. As a Senior Finance Manager, you will focus on strategic partnership across stakeholders, product-level financial insights, and field engagement. You will play a critical role in helping the SMB Leadership Team navigate market opportunities, scale execution, and drive business performance across the global Azure business. The SMB segment represents one of Microsoft’s most exciting frontiers. With evolving Customer needs and a rapidly expanding Partner ecosystem, we have a unique opportunity to define the market and deliver outsized impact. You will bring financial clarity, strategic insight, and operational excellence to this complex yet promising space. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. We foster a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to meet shared goals. We value respect, integrity, and accountability, creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Responsibilities
Accelerate Growth & Decision-Making
Construct analyses supporting Azure growth, workload adoption, customer acquisition, and key SMB performance drivers. Provide thought leadership on market dynamics and shape the SMB growth roadmap. Support Innovation Acceleration Program (IAP) and Area Performance Reviews (APR), ensuring strategic alignment and financial rigor. Communicate financial and business performance effectively to executives to influence decisions and clarify insights. Enable Strategic Partnership & Market Impact
Partner with Go To Market, Business Operations, Strategy, and Corporate Finance teams to align priorities and execute strategies. Engage with Field teams to understand local market dynamics, identify whitespace opportunities, and scale best practices globally. Collaborate with GPS and SMB teams to support Partner and CSP motions, set targets, and identify growth levers. Provide financial guidance and strategic insights to leadership. Drive Financial Clarity & Operational Excellence
Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and rhythm of business processes for the SMB segment within SME&C Azure. Deliver product-centric financial insights to inform strategy and support Azure workload growth, especially Azure Consumed Revenue (ACR). Partner with Engineering Finance, Global Partner Solutions, and MCAPS Finance for long-range planning and investments. Collaborate on standardizing and simplifying financial processes, leveraging tools like Power BI, Excel, and MSX Insights for reporting and insights. Champion Compliance & Governance
Partner with Legal and Control teams to embed compliance and manage risks, including discounting and incentives. Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and ethical decision-making across financial activities. Other
Embodies Microsoft’s culture and values. Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science, or related field AND 4+ years in financial analysis, accounting, controllership, or related roles. OR Master's Degree in one of the above fields AND 2+ years of relevant experience. OR equivalent experience. 1+ year experience in a matrix organization. The typical base pay range in the U.S. is USD $96,500 - $188,400 per year, with higher ranges in the San Francisco Bay Area and NYC. Benefits and additional compensation details are available
here . Applications are accepted until August 10, 2025. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Additional Details
Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full-time Job function: Finance Industries: Software Development
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