Group Finance Manager

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<div class="isg-job-description“>OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Group Finance Manager to support our 1st party global Digital Direct Sales (DDS) team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving financial growth through channel and investment optimization, partnering closely with Worldwide Consumer Finance, digital direct sales, marketing, and engineering enablement teams. As a leader on this team, you will play a key role as part of the DDS Leadership Team (LT), driving channel growth strategy, and supporting marketing planning, performance, and integrated marketing initiatives. This role requires a deep understanding of financial analysis, planning, and forecasting, as well as the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives. The Digital Direct Sales (DDS) team engages with consumers globally throughout their shopping journeys, navigating across Microsoft’s digital storefronts as the consumer and Very Small Businesses (VSBs) most trusted online destination for the full range of Microsoft products and solutions, within Gaming, Windows, M365 and Surface. 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. Just a quick note: Our team follows a work-hybrid work model, with in-office collaboration at the beautiful Redmond office three days a week where you will be part of the balance that helps foster strong connections and teamwork while still offering flexibility
ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities Drive the DDS Finance Rhythm of Business (ROB), ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timely execution of financial processes. Play a key role as part of the DDS Leadership Team (LT), supporting marketing planning, performance, and integrated marketing initiatives. Develop financial models to evaluate ROI and Lifetime Value (LTV) when assessing the feasibility of different strategic opportunities for channel expansion. Partner with business leads to implement a channel growth strategy to optimize investments and drive profitable revenue growth. Prioritize investments, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to maximize return on investment, including paid, earned, and Owned & Operated (O&O). Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, and business operations, to support strategic initiatives and drive business performance. Ensure compliance with Microsoft policies on risk and compliance, driving a culture of adherence and accountability You will have a chance to bring with you your experience with the following competencies : Clarity in Ambiguity: Demonstrated ability to bring structure and direction in uncertain or evolving environments.Program Management Discipline: Execution skills with a focus on planning, tracking, and delivering results.Collaborative Mindset: Committed to enabling team success through partnership, support, and shared ownership.Operational Excellence: Attention to detail and a consistent drive for process improvement and quality outcomes. OtherEmbody our culture and values

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