Senior Manager, Finance (Data Center Construction/Infrastructure)

Job Responsibilities

• Establish and manage financial planning cycles, including annual budgets, monthly/quarterly forecasts, and financial reviews.
• Model and analyze key strategic drivers to influence long-term financial planning for data center development and operations.
• Provide in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, trend monitoring, and benchmarking, to deliver actionable insights.
• Forecast and optimize data center-related costs, ensuring financial efficiency and strategic cost management.
• Serve as the finance owner for all data center (DC) infrastructure forecasting and planning.
• Collaborate with Engineering and DC Operations teams to track, report, and forecast infrastructure-related KPIs.
• Partner with Design, Engineering, Construction, and Procurement teams to establish cost benchmarks and schedule delivery metrics.
• Support procurement and vendor negotiations with financial analysis and benchmarking data to optimize costs.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive process improvements to enhance financial efficiency and project execution.
• Create and maintain financial reports and dashboards using NetSuite, Excel, and BI tools to support executive decision-making.
• Leverage ERP and financial data to provide actionable insights that enhance business performance.
• Prepare and present financial reports, KPIs, and dashboards to finance leadership and executive teams.
• Work with the Accounting team to improve accounting and reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Develop financial models to evaluate ROI, NPV, and IRR for data center investments and strategic initiatives.
• Create business cases for capital allocation and expansion, ensuring optimal use of capital resources.
• Aid in customer contract negotiations by analyzing and presenting cost structures and benchmarks.
• Continuously improve financial processes, driving automation, efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ensure alignment between financial planning, operational goals, and company milestones.
• Collaborate with the SVP and Director of Finance to develop and implement financial strategies that align with the company’s long-term vision.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA is a plus.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in Finance, including at least the last 3 years within the data center industry.
• Proven expertise in financial planning, analysis, and capital allocation, with a strong understanding of large-scale infrastructure investments.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and reporting tools, including Excel, ERP systems, and business intelligence tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into strategic business insights.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and executive leadership.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, with a proactive approach to process improvement and automation.

Pay

Annual Compensation Range: $150,000 - $180,000 Base Salary + Discretionary Bonus