Microsoft · 6 days ago
Finance Director - Azure AI Partnerships
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$131K/yr - $277K/yr
8+ years expMicrosoft is a leading technology company that empowers every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. They are seeking a Finance Director for the Azure AI Partnerships team to lead financial strategy and high-impact deal-making for significant AI partnerships, shaping the economic vision and influencing C-suite decisions.
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Responsibilities
Leading cross-functional engagements with internal and external stakeholders to clearly define complex technical requirements and articulate the financial impact of business decisions
Leading negotiations for strategic corporate partnerships, ensuring alignment on financial terms and risk mitigation strategies, defining financial parameters and guardrails for complex, multi-year agreements and high-value transactions
Influencing deal structures and strategic outcomes by providing thought leadership and guiding executives through trade-offs and risk considerations
Maintaining and strengthening relationships with finance and business development teams at partner organizations, acting as the primary financial liaison
Managing escalations and resolving critical issues across internal and external stakeholders to protect business objectives and timelines
Creating robust and detailed financial models to evaluate complex transactions and determine clear negotiations guardrails
Collaborating with Business Development, Engineering, and other teams to gather input and provide thought leadership throughout the financial deal-making process
Providing clear executive-level communication on financial terms for complex, first-of-their-kind engagements, balancing business objectives with risk management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science, or related field AND 10+ years of post-graduate financial analysis, accounting, controllership, or finance work experience
OR Master's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science, or related field AND 8+ years of post-graduate financial analysis, accounting, controllership, or finance work experience
OR equivalent experience
1+ year(s) experience managing direct reports
Preferred
Passionate about the technology industry, AI, and ability to engage in technical discussions
Proficient written and verbal communication skills, enabling simple communication of complex topics to an executive audience
Proficient analytical skills and strategic thinking
Ability to deal with ambiguity and uncertainty in a business that evolves at a fast pace
Partnering capabilities, with the ability to collaborate effectively with others to align on a shared outcome
Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines
High level of self-motivation; ability to quickly identify what needs to be accomplished and resourcefulness to get things done
Benefits
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
Company
Microsoft
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