We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Business Manager to support our fast-paced advertising organization. This role plays a critical part in driving business planning, financial operations, and cross-functional coordination across global teams. **Responsibilities** • Lead financial planning and forecasting processes; manage budgets, headcount, and key performance metrics. • Provide deep financial insights and business analytics to support data-driven decision-making. • Partner closely with stakeholders across finance, operations, and product marketing to align investment strategies with business goals. • Oversee rhythm-of-business activities, including budgeting planning, and executive communications. • Anticipate risks and opportunities, and proactively surface recommendations for leadership. **Qualifications** • 8+ years of relevant experience in business planning, financial analysis, or operations, preferably within a technology or advertising company. • Strong finance background with proven ability to model business scenarios and communicate insights clearly. • Excellent English communication skills—both written and verbal. • Solid understanding of digital advertising business models and industry trends. • Strategic thinker with strong attention to detail, organizational agility, and adaptability in a fast-changing environment. • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field; MBA a plus. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .