Senior Analyst - Data Center

The Senior Analyst will lead financial planning, analysis, and performance management for data center projects and operations. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, cost control, investment evaluation, and supports strategic decision-making for high-value infrastructure and digital projects.1. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning for data center projects.Develop financial models for new data center investments (CAPEX-heavy projects).Analyse revenue streams including colocation, cloud services, and leasing models.Monitor financial performance vs. budget and identify variances with actionable insights2. Project Financial ManagementPartner with project managers and engineering teams to track project costs, timelines, and ROI.Ensure proper cost allocation across construction, infrastructure, and operations.Evaluate project feasibility, IRR, NPV, and payback period for new developments.Support procurement and contract evaluation from a financial perspective.3. Cost Control & OptimizationMonitor operational costs including energy consumption, maintenance, staffing, and vendor contracts.Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising performance or uptime.Implement financial controls and governance across all data center operations.4. Reporting & Stakeholder ManagementPrepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior management.Develop dashboards and KPIs (e.g., cost per MW, utilization rates, EBITDA margins).Present financial insights to executives and support strategic decisions.Liaise with auditors, investors, and external stakeholders when required.5. Investment & Business StrategySupport mergers, acquisitions, or expansion strategies related to digital infrastructure.Conduct market analysis and benchmarking against competitors.Assist in pricing strategy for data center services.6. Systems & Process ImprovementWork closely with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle Fusion, SAP) and project systems (e.g., PMWeb).Enhance financial reporting automation and data accuracy.Drive digital transformation initiatives in finance processesQualifications & RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related fieldMBA or professional certification (CFA, ACCA, CPA) preferred5+ years in finance, with strong experience in Data CentersFinancial Modeling and Investment analysisExperience working with CAPEX-intensive environments is essentialTechnical SkillsAdvanced financial modelling (Excel, Power BI preferred)ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, etc.)Strong understanding of CAPEX vs OPEX structures, ROI, IRR, NPV analysisCost allocation and project accountingCore CompetenciesStrong analytical and strategic thinkingHigh attention to detailAbility to work cross-functionally (engineering, procurement, operations)Strong presentation and communication skills