Senior Financial Analyst, DC Acquisitions, Energy and Sustainability

Google•Sunnyvale, CA

7d•$137,000 - $201,000

About The Position

Financial Analysts ensure that Google makes sound financial decisions. As a Financial Analyst, your work, whether it's modeling business scenarios or tracking performance metrics, is used by our leaders to make strategic company decisions. Working on multiple projects at a time, you are focused on the details while finding creative ways to take on big picture challenges. As someone who knows the workings of the core Finance team inside and out, you'll lead individual projects to transform planning, tracking and control processes. You'll provide senior level management with insightful recommendations, planning and reporting support. Data Center (DC) Acquisition and Energy Finance team's (A&E) mission is to drive Google's operational excellence by strategically and cost-effectively acquiring the essential data center capacity and energy resources that fuel our global operations. We understand that Google's continued innovation and reach depend on a scalable and efficient infrastructure. Our team provides critical financial stewardship across all global investments and complex data center financing initiatives. This means meticulously managing resources, optimizing expenditures, and ensuring every financial decision supports Google's strategic objectives and long-term sustainability. Beyond just cost, we are also at the forefront of Google's commitment to a greener future. We lead the charge in achieving our ambitious 24/7 renewable energy and carbon-free energy goals, integrating sustainability directly into our financial and acquisition strategies. Ultimately, we enable Google to operate with unparalleled efficiency and environmental responsibility. The name Google came from "googol," a mathematical term for the number 1 followed by 100 zeros. And nobody at Google loves big numbers like the Finance team when providing in depth analysis on all manner of strategic decisions across Google products. From developing forward-thinking analysis to generating management reports to scaling our automated financial processes, the Finance organization is an important partner and advisor to the business.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or another quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience.
7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), consulting, or a related function, or an advanced degree.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with large datasets and coding languages, database, automation or business intelligence skills (e.g., SQL, Python, R, JavaScript, Python, Tableau, Looker, etc.).
Ability to be organised, detail oriented, strategically focused and effortlessly multi-task in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.
Ability to self-direct work in an unstructured environment, and manage ambiguity.
Excellent people management, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to craft and deliver a message with credibility to influence executive leadership.

Responsibilities

Own, manage, and analyze Google's energy and renewable energy data portfolio, tracking project costs, generation, availability, and profitability.
Develop and maintain accurate forecasts and month-end close for energy costs/generation, and collaborate with Finance/Accounting to provide essential financial information for exceptional reporting.
Build scalable tools and processes (including those for contract performance) to enhance analytical efficiency and support data initiatives for portfolio performance scaling.
Work closely with third-party vendors, utilities, and suppliers to validate monthly settlements, analyze energy invoices, and ensure timely and accurate payment.
Collaborate internally to support reporting on renewable energy purchases, consumption, and progress toward goals, and assist the team in managing renewable energy contracts and utility agreements.