Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager

Job Summary:

The FP&A Manager will be responsible for leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis to drive data-driven decision-making. This role requires close collaboration with senior leadership to provide actionable insights and financial strategies to support business growth and operational efficiency in the data center industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business goals.
• Develop and maintain financial models for scenario analysis and decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather financial and operational data to provide actionable insights.
• Support leadership in evaluating business opportunities and risks.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for senior management, including variance analysis and KPI tracking.
• Create dashboards to monitor financial and operational performance.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the data center industry.
• Implement best practices for financial analysis, leveraging automation and digital tools.
• Monitor and manage capital expenditure (CapEx) and operational expenditure (OpEx) related to data center projects.
• Evaluate cost efficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, benchmarks, and competitive analysis to provide insights for strategic decisions.
• Ensure all financial processes are compliant with internal controls and regulatory requirements.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. MBA or CFA is a plus.
• 5-8 years of experience in financial planning & analysis, preferably in the data center, tech, or infrastructure industries.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis.
• Strong command of financial software and tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SAP, or Oracle).
• Advanced proficiency in SQL or other data analytics tools is an advantage.
• Deep understanding of the data center or technology industry, including key financial drivers and metrics.
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and the ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Experience leading or mentoring a team is a plus.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple priorities.