Chief Operating Officer (COO), Microsoft Finland

Microsoft; Espoo; On-site; EUR 100 000 - 160 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a COO for its Finland subsidiary. The role involves leading business operations, driving growth through data-driven insights, and acting as an external spokesperson in the market. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree and extensive experience in senior operational leadership within multinational environments. Fluency in English and Finnish is an advantage. The company values diversity and offers an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Decade plus years of senior operational leadership experience.
• Proven track record managing high-performance sales and technical-sales teams.
• Strong ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead business operations for the Finnish subsidiary.
• Monitor and drive growth and performance across all segments.
• Provide actionable insights through data-driven reviews.
• Engage with media and stakeholders to represent Microsoft.

Skills

Executive communication

Business planning

Analytical mindset

Influencing skills

Collaboration

Fluency in English

Fluency in Finnish

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, or Business

Job description

Overview

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organisation on the planet to achieve more. As COO for Microsoft Finland, you will be the operational heartbeat of the subsidiary—driving clarity, focus, and execution across all business segments.

This is a strategic leadership role that partners closely with the Country General Manager and leadership team to translate strategy into measurable results. You will orchestrate the rhythm of business, ensure operational excellence, and accelerate growth in key areas such as AI, cloud, and security—while fostering a culture of inclusion and innovation.

As a visible external spokesperson, you will represent Microsoft’s impact in Finland, showcasing how our technology and partnerships drive sustainable growth, digital transformation, and AI leadership across industries.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Lead business operations: Own the planning and execution rhythm for the Finnish subsidiary, ensuring alignment with global priorities and local market needs.
• Drive growth and performance: Monitor and improve forecast accuracy, pipeline health, and revenue predictability across all segments.
• Orchestrate strategic initiatives: Land global programmes (AI, cloud, security) in Finland with clear success metrics and governance.
• Enable leadership decisions: Provide actionable insights through data-driven reviews, dashboards, and executive briefings.
• Partner ecosystem: Strengthen collaboration with partners to scale customer impact and accelerate co-sell opportunities.
• Operational governance: Ensure compliance, risk management, and adherence to Microsoft standards in all business processes.
• External representation: Act as a trusted voice in the market—engage with media, industry forums, and key stakeholders to highlight Microsoft’s role in AI innovation and sustainable business growth in Finland.
• Culture and leadership: Champion Microsoft values, foster an inclusive environment, and develop talent across the organisation.

What Success Looks Like

• Clear, predictable business performance with improved forecast accuracy.
• Sustainable business growth driven by operational excellence and strategic execution.
• Strategic programmes landed successfully with measurable outcomes.
• Strong operational discipline and governance across the subsidiary.
• High leadership team alignment and employee engagement.
• Recognised as a credible external voice on Microsoft’s impact in Finland and AI leadership.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications (RQs)

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field, AND decade plus years related experience, including senior sales leadership roles, managing high-performance sales and/or technical-sales teams, coaching solution sales and account development strategies, and/or leadership roles in multi-tiered large organizations OR equivalent experience.
• Proven track record in senior operational leadership within a complex, matrixed, multinational environment.
• Expertise in business planning, forecasting, and performance management.

Additional Or Preferred Qualifications (PQ)

• Excellent executive communication and presence, able to simplify complexity.
• Experience as an external spokesperson or thought leader is a strong plus.
• Strong ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with experience using data and insights to drive decisions.
• Fluency in English and Finnish language skills are an advantage.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.