Valerie Whitney

About Valerie Whitney

As a Finance Director in Commercial Revenue at Microsoft I lead a team that manages financial planning and analysis for all commercial products at Microsoft, including Azure. We solve complex problems in a dynamic and changing market, build financial models and forecasts, drive business outcomes that focus on cloud market leadership, and ensure financial discipline and accountability.Before joining Microsoft, I had various roles across different areas, such as public accounting, contracting, government, investment decision support, and capital management. I have a passion for developing talent and leading high-performing and diverse teams. I am known for creating clarity, being a systems thinker, collaborating across large organizations to drive results, and supporting a strong positive team culture.

Experience

1. Director of Finance - Commercial Fp & a

   Microsoft

   Sep 2025 — Present

   Lead Microsoft’s commercial revenue and gross margin strategy within the Central Finance Team during the AI era, driving financial planning, analysis, and insights that shape executive decision-making and shareholder value. This role ensures accurate forecasting, margin optimization, and resource allocation across global commercial businesses.

Education

• University of Virginia

  Master of Science, Accounting

  2007 — 2008

• Seattle University

  Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Accounting

Skills

• Gaap
• Financial Accounting
• Auditing
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Analysis
• Internal Controls
• Accounting