Business Program Manager

Are you passionate about financial system transformation and related user experiences? Do you bring energy, curiosity, and a sense of ownership to your work? The Finance Data & Experiences (FD&E) is building a new team within the Governance and Change Management organization focusing primarily on our core Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) future roadmap as well as surround systems supporting financial applications. We are looking for top talent to join us on this journey and be part of the team. This is a unique opportunity to lead with thought leadership, leverage cutting-edge technology internally and externally and work across Finance, Sales, Marketing, Business Operations, and Product Engineering to deliver high-impact business solutions. The right candidate will thrive in fast-paced, cross-functional environments, bring fresh thinking to complex problems, and be eager to learn to take ownership of end-to-end processes and outcomes. Join us and be part of a team that’s pushing the boundaries of innovation, taking risks, and implementing AI to drive business excellence. At Microsoft, we foster a culture of customer centricity, innovation agility, and transparency. Join us to help shape the next chapter of business excellence through data-driven insights and scalable solutions. 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.

• Collaborates with various Microsoft teams including; Tax, Accounting, Finance and other business teams to understand requirements for finance functions.
• Helps with accounting and finance process mapping and understanding and assists in requirements gathering for various functions/processes.
• Primarily supports the Compliance workstream which requires deep engagement and alignment with Internal and External Audit, Corporate Financial Controls Group and individual control owners.
• Ensuring that control considerations are documented, reviewed and an approved plan is in place to ensure continued compliance throughout the project.
• Compare existing processes and systems to validate and identify future solutions, assessing the impact of strategic initiatives on finance systems.
• Be a champion in the application/recommendation of AI solutions within current processes as well as with program management.
• Communicate the connection between processes, strategy, metrics, and projects across business, technical groups, and functional leaders.
• Maximizes user value of data solutions through evangelization, change management, and user education efforts like readiness materials, training sessions, and hands-on support.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 2+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement OR equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in Finance or Accounting
• Preferred Qualifications: 4+ years experience in Finance/Accounting
• 3+ years of experience in external audit, assurance, or accounting operations
• Experience supporting financial systems or ERP environments (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday)
• Knowledge of accounting controls and processes (SOX, ICFR, risk management)
• 1+ year of experience supporting a cloud-based or technology-driven business (preferred: Azure, AWS, or similar)
• Demonstrated experience in applying AI solutions to accounting/finance processes
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Equivalent

• 401k matching
• Health insurance
• Flight privileges
• Generous time away
• Giving programs
• Opportunities to network and connect

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 laws, regulations and ordinances. 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.