Financial Analyst, Datacenter

Key Responsibilities Hyperscale Customer Partnership & Customer Financials (30%) Serve as the dedicated finance partner embedded with the core business teams for assigned Hyperscale customers, participating in account reviews and building full expertise on each customer relationshipBuild and maintain customer-level P&L views covering product-level revenue, standard cost, margin, and mixAnalyze customer behavior, including ordering patterns, forecast accuracy, backlog conversion, and demand volatility, and translate those insights into the revenue and margin forecastDevelop deep IBP expertise for assigned customers, reconciling unconstrained and constrained demand to the financial forecast and supplying customer-specific inputs to the Commercial Review TeamSupport pricing analysis for assigned customers, including price-volume-mix, contract pricing mechanics, raw material pass-throughs, and quote and deal profitabilityProvide customer-specific revenue and margin forecasts for the monthly forecast, quarterly reforecasts, and annual operating plan North America Cost Analysis & Optimization (35%) Own the detailed analysis of North America P&L cost lines, specifically SG&A, R&D, material variances, and processing costs, and become the go-to subject matter expert on what drives themBuild and maintain the headcount plan and roster-level cost model, tracking actual versus plan for hires, attrition, open requisitions, and fully loaded cost per headPerform manufacturing labor efficiency analysis, including labor hours per unit, earned versus actual hours, overtime, and productivity trends, in partnership with Operations and Operations FinanceAnalyze material price, usage, and scrap variances and processing cost variances, identifying root causes with Operations, Supply Chain, and Products AccountingReview non-labor SG&A and R&D spend (outside services, travel, software, prototype and test materials, and similar) at the cost center and account level to identify savings opportunitiesDevelop cost optimization recommendations with quantified financial impact, present them to finance and business leadership, and track the realization of savings over time Forecasting, Planning & Close Support (20%) Prepare monthly variance analysis of actuals versus forecast, budget, and prior year, with clear, concise commentary on cost and customer driversSupport North America P&L month-end close by reviewing cost center results, accruals, and reclasses, partnering closely with Products Accounting and Operations FinanceLead the build of expense, headcount, and cost inputs for the annual operating plan and quarterly reforecastsMaintain KPI dashboards and cost driver metrics that give early warning of spend, efficiency, and margin trends Analytics, Modeling & Process Improvement (15%) Build robust, scalable financial models and reporting tools in Excel and Power BI, automating recurring reports to free time for analysisProvide the analytical foundation behind the Data Center story, supporting the Finance Director and Finance Manager with ad hoc analysis, scenario models, and presentation-ready outputsImprove data quality, cost reporting structures, and process efficiency across ERP and business intelligence toolsDocument models, processes, and methodologies to ensure repeatability and knowledge transfer Required Qualifications Educational Background Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Professional qualification (CPA, CMA, CFA) or progress toward one valued MBA a plus but not required Professional Experience 3-5 years of progressive finance experience in FP&A, cost accounting, or operations/manufacturing financeExperience in a manufacturing environment with standard costing and variance analysis strongly preferredHands-on experience with headcount planning, expense analysis, and budgetinExposure to customer-facing or commercial finance, including pricing or customer profitability analysisExperience with IBP or S&OP processes highly desirable Technical & Professional Capabilities Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; Power BI or similar BI tools strongly preferredStrong understanding of standard costing, absorption, and manufacturing variances (material, labor, and overhead)Proficiency with ERP systems and the ability to work with large, detailed data setsExceptional attention to detail combined with the ability to see the bigger picture and connect cost drivers to P&L outcomesAbility to turn complex analysis into clear, actionable recommendations for both finance and non-finance audiencesCurious, proactive, and comfortable getting into the details with the manufacturing floor, engineering, and account teamsBuilds strong relationships and influences without authority across commercial, operations, and accounting partnersManages multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, high-growth environment What We Offer 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!