Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

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

Bachelors 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.

Required Experience:

Manager