Finance Manager, Datacenter

Key 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

Required 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

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!