Job Summary
Financial Planning and Analysis Manager plays a critical role in driving the financial strategy and operational efficiency of data center investments and operations. This position manages financial planning, analysis, and reporting across multiple data center locations, supporting capital allocation, cost optimization, and long-term infrastructure growth in a rapidly growing, infrastructure-intensive environment.
Key Responsibilities
· Own the development and management of budgets and forecasts for data center construction, expansion, and ongoing operations.
· Prepare financial reports for internal stakeholders and external partners or investors as required.
· Monitor key financial metrics and provide regular performance reports.
· Conduct monthly variance analysis and provide insights to leadership.
· Monitor and control project costs to ensure they align with budgeted expectations and timelines.
· Partner with mission-critical, operations, and project development teams to evaluate the financial viability of builds and operations.
· Track and analyze key cost drivers such as power usage, revenue growth rate, margin analysis, cost per kW, etc.
· Provide financial insights and support for business decisions, pricing, and cost control. Support procurement and vendor negotiations through cost-benefit analysis and benchmarking.
· Collaborate with other departments to align financial strategies with operational goals.
· Maintain detailed CapEx and OpEx financial models, including sensitivity and scenario analyses.
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
· 5+ years of progressive experience in financial management roles.
· Strong knowledge of financial principles, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
· Knowledge of key data center performance metrics (e.g., PUE, uptime, capacity utilization).
· Strong understanding of CapEx vs. OpEx accounting.
· Advanced skills in Excel and financial modeling; experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Aleph, NetSuite).
· Excellent analytical, leadership, project management, and communication skills.
Key Competencies
· Strategic thinking
· Self-starter
· Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
· Problem-solving and decision-making
· Ethical and professional integrity
· Cross-functional collaboration
Benefits:
Novva offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, PTO, supplemental benefits, and retirement 401k employer matching.
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