Senior Global FP&A Specialist

NTT Global Data Centers•Ashburn, VA

2d•$129,600 - $185,200•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Global FP&A Specialist (Team Operations and Data Center Analysis) is a key role within the Global Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team, reporting into the Director Global FP&A, Operations and Data Center Analysis. The role combines responsibility for executing FP&A operating processes with delivering transparency on assets and portfolio performance, ensuring both the effectiveness of planning activities and the quality of financial insights. In this role, the Senior Specialist supports and coordinates the global FP&A operating model, driving the monthly business rhythm, planning cycles, and ensuring high-quality, consistent reporting across all functions. Acting as an important liaison between FP&A teams, business stakeholders, and the parent company in Japan, the role helps ensure alignment, data integrity, and the timely delivery of insights to support decision-making. In parallel, the role contributes to asset and portfolio performance management by providing transparency on results and supporting the analysis of ramp-up dynamics and lifecycle progression—from construction through operations to potential divestments. This includes supporting investor-related reporting requirements and enabling a forward-looking view on portfolio value creation and optimization. Coordination of intercompany and legal entity reporting topics is also part of the role. On a global level, the Senior Specialist contributes to the continuous improvement of FP&A processes, tools, and reporting frameworks, while strengthening asset-related analytics and performance tracking. By combining strong execution, analytical rigor, and a structured approach, this role supports the effectiveness, transparency, and impact of the FP&A function.

Requirements

Proven experience in FP&A, controlling, or financial systems management
Solid business acumen with the ability to understand business drivers, challenges, and priorities
Strong understanding of planning processes and financial systems
Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to support and adapt to process changes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Basic understanding of investor relations and related reporting requirements
Sound knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and key financial performance indicators
Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across different functions and organizational levels
Strong sense of ownership and accountability for own deliverables and their impact on overall team outcomes
Demonstrates a collaborative and service-oriented approach when working with stakeholders
Good systems thinking capability, with the ability to understand processes end-to-end and ensure data consistency
Ability to translate financial data into clear and understandable insights for business stakeholders
Structured, detail-oriented, and proactive mindset with a strong focus on quality and accuracy
Takes initiative and responsibility with a solution-oriented and deadline-driven approach
Solid financial knowledge with a strong focus on analysis and execution
Excellent English written and oral communication skills
Good collaboration skills with the ability to navigate differing perspectives and resolve issues constructively
Culturally aware team player able to work effectively in international environments
Ability to provide structured insights to support decision-making processes
Ability to work under pressure, manage own workload, and meet deadlines reliably
Good understanding of financial drivers, including cost, revenue, and performance metrics
Ability to adapt to changing business requirements and support process and system enhancements
Strong commitment to ethical standards and compliance with relevant financial regulations
Willingness to continuously learn and stay updated on financial practices and tools
Ability to remain effective in dynamic and sometimes high-pressure situations
Strong team player with a collaborative and respectful working style
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, economics, or a related field required.
Minimum 6 years of relevant high-level Financial and Capital Planning/ FP&A experience
Advanced experience in a similar position in a related environment.
Advanced experience with MS office and data warehouse tools.
Advanced experience with workday or other HR tools.
Advanced demonstrable extensive experience within finance in a company with international operations.

Nice To Haves

MBA or a master's degree in finance, economics, or a related discipline is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the FP&A Operating Model: Execute and coordinate end-to-end global FP&A processes, ensuring consistent and high-quality delivery of planning, forecasting, and reporting across regions and functions, in alignment with the defined FP&A operating model.
Coordinate the Rhythm of Business (ROB): Support and coordinate the FP&A Rhythm of Business in close alignment with the FP&A Consolidation team, ensuring timely execution of monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles, tracking deliverables and proactively managing dependencies.
Process Execution & Governance: Apply and support the continuous improvement of standardized FP&A processes, templates, and governance frameworks to ensure efficiency, transparency, and consistency.
Systems & Data Management: Manage and monitor FP&A systems and data flows (e.g., SAC planning tool, DWH, ERP interfaces, M-Cube), ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and availability, and supporting ongoing system enhancements.
Continuous Improvement & Automation Support: Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and enhanced analytics, and actively contribute to implementation initiatives.
Stakeholder Coordination & Alignment: Act as a key point of contact for FP&A teams, business functions, and corporate stakeholders, ensuring smooth coordination, clear communication, and alignment on deliverables.
Executive Reporting & Analysis: Prepare and continuously enhance executive- and management-level reports, delivering clear financial analysis, structured commentary, and effective visualizations.
Asset & Portfolio Performance Analysis: Provide transparency on Data Center asset performance by analyzing revenue, cost, and profitability, and supporting budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking across the asset lifecycle (construction, ramp-up, operations, divestment).
Investor & Management Reporting Support: Support the preparation of asset- and portfolio-related reporting for internal management and as input for external stakeholder communication.
Project & Ad-hoc Support: Contribute to cross-functional FP&A initiatives (e.g., benchmarking, deep-dives, business cases, transformation projects) and provide analytical support for complex business questions.