Microsoft Purview · Global & Security Roles
Billing Administrator
Configure billing features in Microsoft Purview. Used for Purview consumption-based billing configuration (separate from broader Microsoft 365 billing administration).
Scope: Microsoft Purview billing configuration and consumption management
Permissions
- Billing Admin - Configure Purview billing features
- Manage consumption-based billing configuration
- Configure billing alerts and thresholds
- View billing reports and invoices
Common use cases
- Configuring Purview consumption-based features (e.g., eDiscovery Premium meters)
- Setting billing alerts to control unexpected costs
- Aligning Purview billing with departmental cost centers
- Coordinating Purview cost management with IT finance teams
Best practices
- Pair with Purview Consumption Management role for usage analytics
- Set billing alerts before enabling consumption-based features at scale
- Coordinate with IT finance and procurement teams
- Document billing decisions in change management
Security considerations
- Billing configuration can enable paid features that incur cost — change control required
- Access to billing data may reveal organizational compliance investment
- No access to compliance data itself — financial scope only