Finance Manager
Duluth, MN - USA
Job Summary
WHO YOU ARE:
The Finance Manager will play an integral role in developing long-term financial strategy for QTS and contribute directly in strategic projects including long-term forecasting competitive research and valuation this role you will work as a key member of a small tight-knit team in a fast-paced environment supporting QTS accelerating growth profile. Privatized in 2021 through a transaction with Blackstone QTS is positioned to execute on a global expansion initiative with rapidly expanding financing and strategic requirements. The Finance Manager is responsible for maintaining the companys long-term financial projections and financial modeling of potential and existing investments partnering with business leaders across the organization to support strategic decision-making by transforming data into strategic analytics. You will be empowered to identify and monitor financial performance and assist in the development and implementation of the optimal strategy across QTS business.
In this role you will have regular interaction and exposure to the broader executive leadership team as well as members of Blackstone one of the largest and most sophisticated private investment firms in the addition the Finance Manager will contribute to monthly financial reporting preparation of Board and senior management presentations and ad hoc analyses.
This role will provide you an opportunity to develop a deep understanding of the data center and real estate industries and the tools to develop into a future leader at QTS.
At QTS were building a platform to support the next generation of technology growth through world-class data center infrastructure. And wed like to invite you to join us.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Maintain the companys long-term financial model incorporating input from finance and accounting sales development and operations
Consolidate varied reports leveraging existing QTS software platforms to transform data and insights into action plans for data center leadership that will drive business objectives
Develop key performance metrics and assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting materials and presentations for senior leadership team and Blackstone management
Contribute to ongoing strategic initiatives including M&A and global expansion
Support QTS ongoing capital markets activities including debt and equity capital raises
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
Bachelors degree preferably in Finance Economics Accounting or Mathematics or equivalent professional experience
Six or more years of professional experience in management consulting investment banking or sell-side equity research program or similar role in financial planning and analysis or corporate development within a public company
Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
Proficiency in analytical and financial modeling including ability to build comprehensive models including integrated income statement balance sheet and cash flow statement
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Real estate or data center industry experience desirable
Progress toward Chartered Financial Analyst qualification
Advanced writing and communication abilities
Experience with Workday Salesforce and Adaptive Insights
Experience with Argus Enterprise software
Experience providing financial and analytical support to a capital-intensive business
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to present strategies ideas and analysis to executives.
Ability to lead analysis and initiatives with little direction or input.
Develop partnerships across the organization to enhance insights into facility and product-level performance.
Strong work ethic self-motivated resourceful and capable of effective independent judgement
Ability to organize interpret and draw appropriate conclusions from large volumes of data and to creatively present the information in a format that enables non-financial managers to easily understand the information.
An enthusiastic attitude in a team environment and ability to work independently.
High attention to detail and accuracy with strong written and oral communication skills.
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About Company
QTS Realty Trust, LLC is a leading provider of data center solutions across a diverse footprint spanning more than 9 million square feet of owned mega scale data center space within North America and Europe. Through it's software-defined technology platform, QTS is able to deliver sec ... View more