Finance Manager - Optimization and Efficiency

CoreWeave•Livingston, NJ

1d•$115,000 - $168,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a high-performing, self-sufficient FP&A Manager to join our strategic finance team. The FP&A Manager will operate within the Capacity Finance organization, supporting the Capacity Finance Lead through owning Cloud hardware efficiency. This position will be responsible for providing financial insights, analyses, and recommendations to drive cost optimization, improve resource utilization, and enhance the overall financial performance of our cloud hardware operations/utilization. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of cloud infrastructure composition, use, and economics, have excellent analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and operations teams. About the role: Lead DC power and hardware efficiency initiatives within FP&A Establish process to create hardware efficiency targets (KPI and $ savings) Partner with engineering and operations teams to identify and track KPIs related to cloud hardware operational efficiency (i.e. server utilization, power efficiency, cost per compute hour, etc.) Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on financial results, budget variance, and KPI results, communicating the analyses to key stakeholders while identifying areas for improvement Conduct in-depth financial analysis of operational data to continuously identify new cost-saving opportunities and efficiency gains Evaluate the financial impact of various hardware configurations, resource management strategies, and infrastructure optimization projects Support capacity and financial forecasts, ensuring efficiency targets are being accounted for in all forecast updates

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, applied mathematics, economics, or other business major is required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
7-10+ year(s) of experience in a general finance, FP&A, corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or similar roles
Excellent financial modeling and analytical skills, with a demonstrated track record of executing complicated financial analyses
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a preference for candidates that have demonstrably interacted with management or other executive-level stakeholders
Strong understanding of financial principles, including GAAP, financial modeling, and budgeting
High level of self-sufficiency with proven success at self-teaching and a high intellectual motor
Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (i.e. MBA, MS) is preferred
Previous experience in Cloud or Data Center Infrastructure (data centers, cloud, etc.)
Experience with NetSuite, Salesforce
Understanding of SQL or Python a plus

Responsibilities

Lead DC power and hardware efficiency initiatives within FP&A
Establish process to create hardware efficiency targets (KPI and $ savings)
Partner with engineering and operations teams to identify and track KPIs related to cloud hardware operational efficiency (i.e. server utilization, power efficiency, cost per compute hour, etc.)
Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on financial results, budget variance, and KPI results, communicating the analyses to key stakeholders while identifying areas for improvement
Conduct in-depth financial analysis of operational data to continuously identify new cost-saving opportunities and efficiency gains
Evaluate the financial impact of various hardware configurations, resource management strategies, and infrastructure optimization projects
Support capacity and financial forecasts, ensuring efficiency targets are being accounted for in all forecast updates