About this role
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!