IT/CTO Business Operations Analyst

Digital Realty Global•Ashburn, VA

About The Position

As a key contributor within the Business Operations team, you will apply independent judgment and analytical expertise to support and enhance operational functions across CTO-related organizations including IT, Product & Engineering, InfoSec, and CDO. You will analyze financial and operational data, provide insights to business leaders, and help guide decision-making across budgeting, procurement, vendor management, and reporting processes. This role collaborates cross-functionally and contributes to process improvements that strengthen organizational efficiency and operational integrity.

Requirements

Solid understanding of GAAP accounting principles and their proper application.
Experience analyzing budgets and financial performance, including variance analysis, forecasting, and identifying solution paths.
Proficiency with procurement and AP processes, including PO creation, compliance review, engagement tracking, and accrual/receiving assessments.
Ability to work cross-functionally and maintain strong internal and external partner relationships.
Familiarity with ERP financial systems (procurement, AP, GL, and reporting) in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated analytical capability to support projects, interpret data, and deliver insights for operational decision-making.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with business leaders and cross-functional teams.
Proven ability to identify process improvements and contribute to operational efficiency initiatives.

Responsibilities

Analyze and support budgeting activities , including preparing financial models, evaluating actuals vs. budget, identifying variances, and recommending actions to ensure financial accuracy, alignment and solutions to the CTO organizations.
Oversee procurement workflows and process , exercising judgment in validating purchase requests, containment within budget and accounting parameters, preparing purchase orders, reviewing documentation, guiding and ensuring process compliance.
Evaluate and support accounts payable and accounting processes , including assessing accrual needs, driving and building proper accruals, overseeing receiving and reconciliation activities, and helping ensure vendor payments adhere to policy and timelines.
Monitor and interpret operational and project financial data , partnering with Domain Leads, project teams and PMO groups to assess progress, identify risks, and provide informed recommendations and status.
Develop and enhance reporting at the CTO and sub-group levels by working large and complex datasets into clear insights regarding operational performance, trends, risks, and opportunities.
Build productive relationships with business partners , collaborating to align processes, resolve operational challenges, and support strategic objectives.
Contribute to and occasionally lead ad hoc initiatives , applying analytical judgment to improve processes, streamline operations, and enhance efficiency.