Christopher Henderson

Experience

1. Director, Finance

   Microsoft

   Jun 2022 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Senior finance partner supporting the ~$12B Microsoft Ads & AI business, helping shape revenue strategy, investment decisions, and operating trade-offs across product, engineering, and go-to-market leadership.• Built and scaled core FP & A infrastructure including forecasting, pacing frameworks, KPI dashboards, and executive reporting to improve decision speed and planning confidence.• Lead and develop a high-performing FP & A team of 5, emphasizing ownership mindset, business partnership, and clear executive communication.• Own the end-to-end budget and forecasting process, aligning financial plans with product roadmaps, commercial strategy, and long-range growth objectives.• Translate complex operational and financial data into clear insights that inform prioritization, resource allocation, and risk management for senior leadership.• Designed and launched competitive intelligence and market analysis capabilities to support long-range planning and strategic investment decisions.• Maintained strong forecast accuracy and margin discipline through periods of macro volatility and organizational change.

Education

• Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina

  Bachelor's of Science, Accounting and Finance

  2008 — 2012

Skills

• Financial Analysis
• Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Auditing
• Outlook
• Banking
• Financial Modeling
• Microsoft Office
• Lbo
• Dcf Valuation
• Valuation
• Risk Management
• Credit Analysis
• Credit