T.M. Ingram
Seattle,WA
Summary
Analytically minded, seasoned Finance and Business Manager with over 10 years of cross-functional and financial reporting experience. Seeking new opportunities to leverage operational and financial expertise. Ambitious finance manager offering several years of experience increasing productivity through automation of processes. Confident individual with track record of accurate reporting and analysis. Highly experienced in mentoring employees, leading talented teams and making decisions promptly.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Finance Manager – Customer Service & Support
Microsoft
Redmond, WA
03.2025 - Current
- Fostered cross-functional alignment across CSS, Engineering, and Finance to drive LRP, budgeting, and forecasting for $287M in COGS spend.
- Managed core finance rhythms including budgeting, forecasting, workforce planning, and monthly closing.
- Built and maintained a financial model for $618M Enterprise Services portfolio to ensure standardized costs.
Sr. Business Manager, Business & Industry Copilot (BIC) Executive Office
Microsoft
01.2022 - 03.2025
- Maintained 2% quarterly budget vendor variance for 5 Engineering teams.
- Designed and provided quarterly training for monthly close and accrual process.
- Completed 600-person headcount reorganization to align people cost with BIC strategy and maintain gross margin targets.
- Led deep dive on 2022 Microsoft acquisition, delivering a plan that reduced fiscal impact by $800K.
Finance Manager, Azure Data Platform & Customer Service Experience Development
Microsoft
10.2019 - 01.2022
- Realigned $33M in Azure Data Quality investment to support global headcount strategy, enabling 38+ additional hires within budget.
- Achieved $3.3M savings for vendor Purchase Order in H2 as part of Azure's FY21 strategic vendor reduction goals.
Senior Financial Analyst, Product Development
Ford Motor Company
Dearborn, MI
03.2016 - 10.2019
- Subject Matter Expert for Ford/Lincoln Powertrain Programs, managing $553,000 six-year multi-region life cycle program.
- Managed $16M tooling investment for multi-region Powertrain program.
- Led 2017 biannual funding reviews, achieving $200,000 savings.
Manufacturing Cost Analyst
Ford Motor Company
09.2014 - 03.2016
- Led transition to Global Daily Cost Package for manufacturing departments, uncovering $1,100 per quarter in excess spending.
- Automated Intern Overtime process, reducing completion time from 4 hours to 1 hour.
Pricing Analyst
Ford Motor Company
01.2013 - 09.2014
- Analyzed cost and expected revenue to establish quarterly forecasts and business plans.
- Reported monthly revenue and ad hoc pricing.
- Completed mid-program profitability review for Daily Rental program, ensuring long-term profitability of 10–15%.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Finance
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI01.2005
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Financial modeling
- Anaplan expertise
- Hyperion planning
- SQL proficiency
- Forecasting techniques
- Accrual management
- Budgeting strategies
- Variance analysis
- Headcount oversight
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Vendor relations
- Power BI proficiency
- Financial budgeting strategies
- Credit analysis
Volunteer And Other Experience
- Big Brother Big Sisters Volunteer, 04/01/25, Present
- Leading the Future Cohort, 09/01/23, 05/01/24
- BAM Summer Intern Experience, 03/01/21, 08/01/21
Skills And Core Competencies
- Microsoft Office
- Power App
- Power BI
- Anaplan
- Hyperion Planning
- SQL
- Financial Modeling & Analysis
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
- Headcount Management
Timeline
Sr. Finance Manager – Customer Service & Support
Microsoft
03.2025 - Current
Sr. Business Manager, Business & Industry Copilot (BIC) Executive Office
Microsoft
01.2022 - 03.2025
Finance Manager, Azure Data Platform & Customer Service Experience Development
Microsoft
10.2019 - 01.2022
Senior Financial Analyst, Product Development
Ford Motor Company
03.2016 - 10.2019
Manufacturing Cost Analyst
Ford Motor Company
09.2014 - 03.2016
Pricing Analyst
Ford Motor Company
01.2013 - 09.2014
Master of Business Administration - Finance
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of Michigan