Finance Manager, Data Center Equipment Procurement and Supply Chain

Google•Kirkland, WA

11d•$171,000 - $247,000

About The Position

The Finance Manager will partner with Google’s Data Center Equipment team, which manages procurement and supply chains for equipment that powers and cools data centers, including transformers, switchgear, generators, and air handling units. The role helps shape strategy and ensure optimal use of Google capital as the company expands its data center footprint. Technical Infrastructure (TI) includes Google’s global data centers, networks, and integrated hardware and software supporting customer products and services, Google Cloud, and internal operations. TI Finance partners across functions to improve decision-making, provide insights for strategic and tactical choices, and reduce costs to support Google’s competitive advantage. The role is part of a complex technical environment with large and growing operating and capital budgets. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The stated U.S. salary range is $171,000–$247,000, with a 20% bonus target, equity, and benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or another quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience.
10 years of experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), consulting, or a related function, or an advanced degree.
7 years of data center equipment procurement experience at a cloud service provider company or data center equipment supplier.

Nice To Haves

Experience influencing business decisions using data.
Experience partnering and collaborating across stakeholders.
Ability to take initiative and self-direct in an unstructured environment and be comfortable with ambiguity.
Excellent business and financial acumen.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Excellent leadership and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

Use deep technical expertise to independently identify opportunities and recommend ways to optimize cash flow and drive cost savings.
Drive large, complex initiatives spanning multiple organizations.
Identify key success metrics, set goals, and work with business partners to drive performance against those metrics.
Partner with Engineering to influence design decisions that optimize cost and efficiency and reduce supply chain complexity.
Lead work, develop, and build community for the Data Center Finance team.
Guide the development, automation, and consolidation of financial tools to scale the team.