Finance Manager, Datacenter
Responsibilities
Strategic Business Partnership & P&L Leadership (35%): Own the North America Data Center P&L forecast, preparing and loading each forecast cycle (monthly forecasts, quarterly reforecasts, and the annual operating plan) in partnership with the Finance Director; serve as the embedded finance lead with the core business teams for assigned Hyperscale customers, owning customer-specific revenue, margin, and pricing outlooks; develop expertise in IBP processes, fostering continued process improvement and deep understanding of customer-specific unconstrained and constrained demand outputs; own the development of scenario analyses for strategic alternatives, presenting directly to the BU leadership team and the Commercial Review Team in IBP; build and maintain strategic financial models that evaluate market expansion, product innovation, and operational excellence opportunities.
Performance Leadership & Executive Storytelling (30%): Contribute to the global Data Center financial story, integrating North America results into the consolidated view and translating results, risks, and opportunities into a clear and compelling narrative for executive leadership; lead monthly business reviews for assigned customers and product lines; create and deliver C-suite level presentations on business performance, strategic initiatives, and investment recommendations; develop and implement early-warning systems that identify performance gaps; supervise close activities for the North America P&L, ensuring timely and accurate P&L output in close partnership with Products Accounting and Operations Finance; build relationships with division-level finance leadership through regular interaction and project collaboration.
Investment Strategy & Commercial Finance (20%): Partner with Product Line Management as primary finance liaison, influencing pricing strategies and commercial terms; lead capacity planning initiatives in partnership with Operations and Operations Finance teams; create portfolio optimization frameworks that evaluate product, customer, and market profitability; design and implement post-investment review processes that drive organizational learning.
Leadership Engagement & Cross-Functional Influence (15%): Act as the Finance Director's primary backup, representing Data Center Finance in executive and senior leadership forums as needed; lead cross-functional project teams on strategic initiatives, building influence without authority; design and deliver financial acumen training to non-finance business partners; champion digital transformation initiatives that enhance analytical capabilities.
Qualifications
Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business; MBA preferred or commitment to complete within role; Professional qualification (CPA, CFA) highly valued.
Professional Experience: 4-8 years of progressive finance experience with demonstrated acceleration; prior experience in strategic/commercial finance, FP&A, or Operations Finance; track record of leading complex projects and influencing senior stakeholders; experience supporting customer or key account P&Ls, including pricing and commercial terms, preferred; evidence of rapid career progression and expanding responsibilities; experience with IBP or S&OP processes highly desirable.
Technical & Leadership Capabilities: Advanced financial modeling and valuation expertise; executive-level communication, presentation, and financial storytelling skills; strategic thinking with pragmatic execution ability; demonstrated leadership potential through prior team or project leadership; strong commercial acumen and business judgment; change management and transformation experience; digital finance and advanced analytics proficiency, including Power BI or similar tools; comfortable facilitating both large and small audience meetings, driving action in the business through direct or indirect influence.
Benefits
- Hybrid Office Schedule for Qualifying Employees
- Flexible Time Off Policy
- 401k Company Match (Up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
- Professional Development, Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Policy Options
- Opportunities for Career Advancement with an Industry Leader!