Data Center Expense Analyst

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything – maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

If the intent is to attract candidates with strong financial acumen, budgeting expertise, Excel proficiency, and analytical problem-solving skills, I'd shift the emphasis away from procurement administration and toward financial ownership, variance analysis, forecasting, and expense management.

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Job Summary Supports the financial management of Data Center Operations expenses through detailed budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and expense tracking. This role serves as a key partner between Operations and Finance, ensuring operational spending is accurately planned, monitored, and reported. The ideal candidate excels in complex Excel-based analysis, financial problem solving, and identifying trends, risks, and opportunities within large data sets.

Success in this role requires a highly analytical, methodical approach, strong attention to detail, and the ability to translate financial information into actionable business insights.

Key Responsibilities Expense Management & Financial Analysis Own the analysis and monitoring of Data Center operating expenses, commitments, and spend trends.

Perform detailed variance analysis between actuals, forecasts, and budgets, identifying risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.

Investigate financial discrepancies and spending anomalies, providing recommendations and resolution plans.

Use advanced Excel modeling and data analysis techniques to deliver accurate financial insights and support decision making.

Analyze historical spending patterns and operational drivers to improve forecasting accuracy and financial predictability.

Budgeting & Forecasting Coordinate and consolidate budget and forecast submissions from Data Center Operations teams.

Support monthly, quarterly, and annual planning cycles through detailed financial analysis.

Develop financial projections and assist in identifying cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies.

Monitor budget performance and provide guidance to business partners regarding spending commitments and financial targets.

Financial Reporting & Controls Produce recurring financial reports, expense summaries, commitment tracking, and KPI dashboards.

Support month-end close activities, including accrual calculations, variance commentary, and financial reporting requirements.

Ensure data accuracy and compliance with financial policies and internal controls.

Support executive-ready summaries highlighting key expense drivers, financial risks, and performance trends.

Procure-to-Pay Financial Oversight Create and manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders supporting Data Center Operations.

Review financial impacts of purchase commitments and ensure alignment with approved budgets.

Partner with vendors, Accounts Payable, and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice, receipting, and PO-related financial issues.

Monitor procurement-related metrics and recommend process improvements that enhance financial accuracy and efficiency.

Process Improvement & Financial Problem Solving Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, forecasting methodologies, and…