Senior Financial Analyst

EdgeConneX • Herndon, VA

78d • $110,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst provides financial modeling and analysis to support capital projects, from initial business case development through Executive and Board approval, and provides ongoing financial support after projects are approved and underway. The position reports to the Director of Finance.

The role evaluates proposed capital projects, develops investment proposals and approval presentations, partners with cross-functional teams to validate project assumptions, and tracks project financial performance. It also supports long-term capacity planning and performs ad hoc financial analyses.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or capital planning.
• Strong knowledge and experience in financial modeling, valuation techniques including NPV, IRR, and discounted cash flow, capital budgeting, and sensitivity modeling and interpretation.
• Advanced Excel modeling skills, including experience building and auditing complex, multi-scenario financial models.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for leading teams and coordinating cross-functionally with peers and other disciplines to drive projects and issues to closure.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and responsibilities.
• Proven ability to meet committed timelines while leveraging assistance and input from peers.
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to work with various disciplines and peer groups across the tasks required to get work done.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Comfort operating with some ambiguity and incomplete information in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting capital project evaluation and approval.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• Experience in the Data Center industry, Infrastructure, Technology, Construction, Banking, Private Equity, or Real Estate.
• Familiarity with financial planning and ERP systems such as NetSuite, Anaplan, or similar.
• Commitment to organizational excellence and continuous improvement of processes and deliverable quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary financial modeling and analysis support for capital projects across the business.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, including NPV, IRR, payback period, and sensitivity analyses, to evaluate proposed capital projects.
• Develop investment proposals and presentations for Executive and Board approval, outlining anticipated returns, risks, and strategic implications.
• Partner with Engineering, Construction/Development, Operations, and Procurement to gather assumptions and validate capital project inputs.
• Provide ongoing financial support for approved projects, including budget-to-actual tracking, variance analysis, and monitoring KPIs on capital deployment efficiency.
• Update forecasts and models as project scope, cost, or timing changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Analyze deal and unit economics for new sites and facilities to support long-term capacity planning.
• Perform ad hoc and project-specific financial analyses, such as ROI comparisons, lease-versus-buy, and make-versus-buy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior