JOB DETAILS
Gaming Content and Studios Finance Lead
CompanyMicrosoft
LocationRedmond
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 26, 2025

About The Company
Every company has a mission. What's ours? To empower every person and every organization to achieve more. We believe technology can and should be a force for good and that meaningful innovation contributes to a brighter world in the future and today. Our culture doesn’t just encourage curiosity; it embraces it. Each day we make progress together by showing up as our authentic selves. We show up with a learn-it-all mentality. We show up cheering on others, knowing their success doesn't diminish our own. We show up every day open to learning our own biases, changing our behavior, and inviting in differences. Because impact matters.
Microsoft operates in 190 countries and is made up of approximately 228,000 passionate employees worldwide.
About the Role
Develop and champion a holistic financial strategy for multi-billion-dollar gaming franchises, driving execution and accountability. Be the central finance lead for understanding first party Gaming Content and Studio revenue forecast, and provide insights and recommendations to help the organization exceed their revenue and accountability margin goals. Partner with studio CFOs (Activision, Blizzard, King, Zenimax, Xbox Game Studios) to optimize finance processes, identify issues, and foster cross-studio solutions. Support executive reviews by delivering clear, data-driven insights and process clarity. Ensure compliance with company policies, legal standards, and reporting requirements; review financial documents and processes for accuracy. Embody our culture and values Master's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 4+ years experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership or finance, or related field OR Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 6+ years experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership or finance, or related field 3+ years of financial planning, analysis or strategy related experiences. 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 Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 12+ years of post-graduate financial analysis, accounting, controllership, or finance work experience OR equivalent experience. 3+ years experience in multinationals with multi-product/multi-segment finance roles. 3+ years work experience in matrix-based organization. 3+ years work experience in the technology or software industry. Gaming or Entertainment industry experience, which may include management consulting, investment banking, financial strategy or related areas. Extraordinary ability to distill complex information into clear, compelling narratives. Background in FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) and finance process optimization. Self-starter with an owner's mindset, thriving in fast-paced, interconnected environments. Skilled at translating data and ambiguous findings into forward-looking forecasts and actionable plans. Effective collaborator and influencer in dynamic business partner situations.
Key Skills
Financial StrategyRevenue ForecastingFinancial AnalysisCollaborationData-Driven InsightsProcess OptimizationFinancial PlanningTechnology Industry ExperienceGaming Industry ExperienceComplex Information DistillationSelf-StarterForecastingInfluencingMatrix-Based Organization ExperienceMultinational ExperienceControllership
Categories
Finance & AccountingManagement & LeadershipTechnologyConsultingCreative & Media
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Develop and champion a holistic financial strategy for multi-billion-dollar gaming franchises. Partner with studio CFOs to optimize finance processes and provide insights to help the organization exceed revenue goals.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
226371
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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