Senior Finance Manager - Hardware Inventory Finance

Overview

Are you passionate about hardware products? Does growing a business excite you? Is partnership something you thrive on? Will you bring out the best in others? The Senior Finance Manager role in Hardware Inventory Finance team could be the right opportunity for you. Microsoft Devices Operations (MDO) team’s mission is to enrich work, life, and play by bringing iconic Microsoft products to life. The Hardware Inventory Finance team partners with MDO to drive cost efficiency and cash optimization with financial modeling, guidance, and business decisions. The finance team is now looking for a leader with strong leadership, partnership, and analytical skills. We thrive as a multi-disciplinary team and seek to constantly improve by bringing out the best in each team member.

Responsibilities

• Own inventory reserve forecasting for a global hardware portfolio and present the quarterly outlook and results to finance and business leadership.

• Give leadership end-to-end visibility into on- and off-balance-sheet inventory exposure through regular reviews with senior Supply Chain and Finance leaders.

• Turn complex supply chain scenarios into clear financial recommendations by building models that weigh cost, margin and risk trade-offs for key product and sourcing decisions.

• Serve as a trusted finance partner to supply chain teams, influencing inventory decisions and driving accountability through meaningful KPIs.

• Lead monthly inventory reporting and forecasting, making sure results are accurate, on time and tied to the business drivers behind them.

• Partner with Accounting to uphold strong controls and sound judgment on reserves, write-offs and supplier liabilities.

• Find and drive opportunities to reduce cost, improve inventory health and lower financial risk across the hardware supply chain.

• Simplify and automate reporting and analysis using modern analytics and AI tools to improve forecast accuracy and efficiency.

• Embody our culture and values  .

Qualifications

Required/minimum qualifications

• Master's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 2+ years experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership or finance, or related field OR Bachelor'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 field OR equivalent experience.

Additional or preferred qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in finance / business and/or product planning. Experience in supply chain, related business modeling, P&L management, and inventory management preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or similar discipline.

• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects, have excellent attention to detail, and work effectively under deadlines.

• Familiarity with MS Finance and supply chain tools and processes a definite plus.

• Good proficiency on MS Excel and SAP

• Ability to think strategically and communicate effectively with all levels of management

• Must be extremely collaborative and comfortable dealing with ambiguity, influencing across multiple complex organizations, creating effective internal business partnerships

• Ability to independently lead teams and execute on functional responsibilities with minimal guidance and oversight

• Ability to think strategically and communicate effectively with all levels of management, with the capability to guide, educate and influence the thinking of senior decision makers.

Financial Analysis IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $97,600 - $188,400 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 $125,000 - $206,400 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. (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html)