Data Center Expense Analyst

Equinix•San Jose, CA

2d•$70,000 - $126,000

About The Position

The Data Center Expense Analyst supports the financial management of Data Center Operations expenses through budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and expense tracking. The role partners with Operations and Finance to plan, monitor, and report operational spending, and uses Excel-based analysis and problem solving to identify trends, risks, and opportunities in large data sets. The position also supports financial reporting and controls, month-end close, and procure-to-pay financial oversight. It helps improve expense visibility, forecasting accuracy, reporting, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
3+ years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, expense management, or operational finance.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, complex formulas, financial models, and large-dataset analysis.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify trends and turn data into actionable insights.
Experience supporting month-end close, accrual processes, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and methodical approach to financial management and data integrity.

Responsibilities

Analyze and monitor Data Center operating expenses, commitments, and spending trends.
Compare actuals, forecasts, and budgets; identify variances, risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.
Investigate financial discrepancies and spending anomalies, and recommend resolution plans.
Use Excel modeling and data analysis to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
Analyze historical spending patterns and operational drivers to improve forecasting accuracy.
Coordinate and consolidate budget and forecast submissions from Data Center Operations teams.
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual planning cycles through financial analysis.
Develop financial projections and help identify cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies.
Monitor budget performance and advise business partners about spending commitments and financial targets.
Produce recurring financial reports, expense summaries, commitment tracking, and KPI dashboards.
Support month-end close, including accrual calculations, variance commentary, and financial reporting.
Ensure financial data accuracy and compliance with financial policies and internal controls.
Prepare executive-ready summaries of expense drivers, financial risks, and performance trends.
Create and manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders for Data Center Operations.
Review purchase commitments’ financial impacts and alignment with approved budgets.
Work with vendors, Accounts Payable, and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice, receipting, and purchase-order issues.
Monitor procurement-related metrics and recommend process improvements.
Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, reporting accuracy, forecasting methods, and expense visibility.