Financial Analyst

About the Role

Microsoft’s Finance Rotation Program (FRP) is a premier financial analysis program in tech, designed for early-in-profession talent. This program offers training within core finance teams driving industry-leading work, allowing analysts to tackle significant challenges and potentially work abroad. Over 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 across corporate finance, sales, and product groups such as Azure, M365, and XBOX, using best-in-class AI tools to solve complex business problems. As an FRP Analyst, you can expect rapid finance skill development, meaningful contributions, and interaction with senior leaders for career acceleration.

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.
• Embody company culture and values.

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
• 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.