Senior Finance Manager - Strategy & Analytics (Xbox Game Studios)

Are you passionate about driving strategic impact in the gaming industry through financial leadership? Xbox Game Studios is seeking a Senior Finance Manager, Stategy & Analytics to lead high-visibility strategic initiatives across its portfolio of world-class studios. This role blends financial acumen, business partnership, and project leadership to support innovation and long-term growth. 

As a key member of the Gaming Finance team, you will work cross-functionally to evaluate new business models, support studio investments, and drive financial planning for strategic programs. You’ll help shape the future of Xbox Game Studios through data-driven insights and proactive financial guidance. 

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. 

Responsibilities

Strategic Initiative Support

• Lead financial planning and analysis for strategic projects, including new product launches, studio investments, and partnership evaluations. 
• Develop business cases and ROI models to support executive decision-making. 
• Partner with studio leadership and business development teams to assess financial impact of new initiatives. 

Business Environment Analysis

• Analyze the financial impact of internal organizational changes, including shifts in operating models, resource allocations, and studio priorities. 
• Monitor external industry trends—such as platform shifts, monetization models, and dynamics—and assess their implications for Xbox Game Studios. 
• Translate macroeconomic and market developments into actionable insights for studio leadership and finance partners. 

Cross-Studio Collaboration

• Coordinate across Xbox Game Studios to align financial strategies with portfolio goals. 
• Support long-range planning and scenario modeling for emerging opportunities. 
• Drive consistency in financial reporting and forecasting across strategic programs. 

Financial Leadership & Insights 

• Deliver executive-level reporting and insights on strategic project performance. 
• Identify risks and opportunities across initiatives and recommend mitigation strategies. 
• Collaborate with Corporate Finance, Accounting, and Business Planning to ensure alignment and compliance. 

Process & Systems Optimization 

• Enhance financial tools and processes to support agile decision-making. 
• Lead efforts to automate reporting and improve data accessibility for strategic programs. 

Other

• Embody our culture and values 

Qualifications

Required 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.
• 3+ years of experience partnering with stakeholders to influence decisions, build trust, and drive collaborative outcomes, demonstrated through successful delivery of projects or initiatives.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in data analysis and financial modeling, including experience working with financial systems and tools.
• 3+ years of experience delivering high-value, high-impact projects through both individual contributions and cross-functional team collaboration.
• Experience in strategic finance, or consulting. 
• Experience in gaming, entertainment, or technology industries preferred. 

Financial Analysis IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $96,500 - $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 $123,500 - $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

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until November 10, 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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