Financial Analyst

About the Role

Microsoft’s Finance Rotation Program (FRP) is a premier financial analysis program in tech, investing in early-in-profession talent. This two-year program offers training within core finance teams, allowing analysts to tackle significant challenges in Finance, potentially work abroad, and build a strong community with their cohort. Over the course of two years, FRP Analysts will complete up to four, six-month rotations in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) roles. Analysts can submit preferences for teams in corporate finance, sales, and product groups like Azure, M365, and XBOX. The program utilizes best-in-class AI tools to solve complex business problems. As an FRP Analyst, you will develop finance skills rapidly, contribute meaningfully, interact with senior leaders, and gain insights and mentorship to accelerate your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply deep analytical thinking and finance acumen to solve business problems, utilizing financial modeling to deliver actionable insights.
• Leverage AI tools and data mining/querying methods to enhance the speed and quality of financial analysis.
• Actively learn and recommend process improvements for reporting and data collection.
• Communicate analysis clearly and logically to drive recommendations and decision-making.
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of financial documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proven experience in Excel or equivalent tools.
• Understanding of fundamental finance concepts and business acumen, including data modeling, data analytics, FP&A, forecasting, interpreting financial statements, and reporting.
• Experience with analytics tools like Power BI (preferred).
• Experience using AI to improve efficiency and quality (preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (or currently pursuing) in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Data Science, or a related field.
• OR equivalent experience.