We 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