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Posted date: Jun 12, 2025
Category: Business Operations
Location: Seattle, WA
Estimated salary: $169,750
Range: $116,900 - $222,600
Employment type: Full-Time
Travel amount: 25.0%
Work location type: Up to 100% work from home
Role: Individual Contributor
Description
Are you ready to help drive the future of AI skilling as the Worldwide Learning Finance Manager?At Worldwide Learning (WWL), our mission is to inspire every person and organization on the planet to reach their potential through learning. With technology evolving rapidly, having a skilled workforce is more important than ever. We believe that making learning accessible to all is key to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture, helping people excel both personally and professionally, and igniting innovation.
We are looking for a detail oriented and financial wizard to join our team as the WWL Finance Manager. In this role, you will support the Corporate Vice President and the rest of WWL to ensure that we are tightly managing our budget and headcount resources to maximize impact. You’ll work closely with a Corporate Vice President (CVP), business managers and the Finance Business Partner to manage fiscal planning, budget oversight, quarterly forecasting and open headcount.
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.
Lead Fiscal Planning & Budgeting: Partner with the CVP to define annual financial targets and lead the fiscal year budgeting process.Manage Forecasting & Financial Health: Oversee quarterly forecasting and monthly budget reviews. Provide insights and recommendations to ensure financial goals are met.Drive Headcount Planning: Collaborate with Human Resources (HR) to manage headcount planning and monthly reconciliation. Track open roles and partner with business managers and the Leadership Team to accelerate hiring and ensure alignment with business needs; own and maintain the financial hierarchy for the organization.Enable Operational Excellence: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial visibility, accuracy, and agility.Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with other business managers and the Finance Business Partner to ensure consistency and rigor in financial management across the organization.Partner with procurement: Champion the use of preferred procurement tools and channels, identify opportunities for cost efficiencies, and support supplier strategy development aligned with corporate sustainability and diversity goals; ensure purchasing activities are compliant with Microsoft’s Procurement Policy and SAFE (Spend Authorization for Expenditures) guidelines.Other: Embody our Culture and Values
Qualifications
Required/Minimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 6+ years experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles OR equivalent experience. 5+ years of experience of cross collaboration working with others to complete annual financial planning (forecasting, budgeting, headcount management, etc.)Additional or Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 8+ years experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles OR Master's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 5+ years experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles OR equivalent experience. Effective communication, collaboration, and organizational skillsProficiency in Excel, Power BI, and financial planning toolsExperience working in a large, matrixed organization is a plusDemonstrates commitment to career development and continuous or consistent learning through formal and informal efforts (e.g., change management, design thinking, management training, online courses). Microsoft Fundamentals, Coaching (e.g., International Coaching Federation), Project and/or Program Management Professional, or a similar certificate.Business Management 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 Microsoft will accept applications for the role until June 17th, 2025.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.
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