FPA Manager, Data Centers

The FP&A Manager - Data Centers is responsible for long-term and short-term financial planning, forecasting, management reporting and analysis, and the creation of tools to help drive business insights. The candidate will serve as a key partner to the Data Centers BU Finance Leader and SLT. The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager is responsible for all aspects of the financial reporting and analysis. This includes period ending analysis, coordination of the monthly forecast process, and leading the development of the long range and annual operating plan. This role requires productive working relationships will all levels of leadership and many different functions. The candidate will demonstrate solid understanding of business fundamentals and have strong financial analysis skills. The candidate should be able to effectively synthesize and consolidate business results from multiple information sources and have strong data management competency. A critical component of this leadership, * Provide leadership in the evaluation of short and long-term financial objectives; evaluate and advise on financial implications of long-range (LRP) and annual (AOP) planning

• Lead the development of Long-Range Plan (LRP), Annual Operating Plan (AOP), and quarterly forecast updates including socializing and aligning across the cross-functional teams
• Lead the month-end reporting and analysis, including communicating financial results in monthly reviews, risks and opportunity consolidation, weekly pulse coordination, and financial bridge development and analysis
• Support operational reviews including the Monthly Operating Review (MOR) and the Quarterly Business Review (QBR)
• Lead the investment process for the business including coordinating building business cases across all Data Center businesses to understand operational expense, capital expense and financial benefit of investments
• fCollaborate with all finance leaders across the BU to establish timeline and deliverables cadence
• Analyze financial and market data, and provide recommendations to executive leadership to drive business performance and achieve financial goals
• Develop tools for early identification of financial problems, including development of financial dashboards to visualize financial results and trends, and make recommendations for resolution of problems
• Lead process improvement initiatives, including monthly close process, forecast process, and improved data analytics and reporting tools.
• Perform frequent and complex ad hoc analytical and financial modeling assignments and assist in other finance functions and responsibilities as needed

will include driving financial process improvements initiatives, enabling improvement in ease of doing business across Data Centers Finance. In addition, this role will play a critical role in sustaining a strong control mindset in the BU., The successful candidate will have diversified Finance experience (7+ years) and proven leadership skills with a strong desire to transform Finance processes and drive Finance Excellence. The candidate will have demonstrated success across forecasting, financial reporting, and process improvement roles. Strong collaboration and influencing skills will be critical enablers to the candidate’s success. The ideal candidate will have balanced experience across Accounting & Finance roles with experience in manufacturing/industrial companies.

• Forward thinking mindset with proven ability to forecast & plan effectively
• Understanding of performance drivers across the P&L, cash flow and balance sheet
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Strong collaborator who is highly effective working across organization/functions
• Strong interest & capability to advance analytics enabled work processes
• Change leader with ability to lead transformation (particularly with respect to analytically enabling processes & reducing process complexity)
• Effective presentation skills, which include the ability to explain and communicate forecast rationale, financial results, and opportunities in an understandable and actionable format
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and communication skills
• Financial systems experience including Oracle, OneStream, and Tableau
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required; with preference for MBA

Key Competencies:

• Business Acumen
• Forecasting
• Communications and Presentation Skills
• Collaboration & Influence
• Change Management
• Foundational Accounting
• Organization & Time Management

Disclaimer : We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Thrive at work and at home:

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives - WE DARE TO CARE!
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations

Safety Sensitive Role:

No

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.

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