Finance Manager - Optimization and Efficiency

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We are seeking a high-performing, self-sufficient FP&A Manager to join our strategic finance team. The FP&A Manager will operate within the Capacity Finance organization, supporting the Capacity Finance Lead through owning Cloud hardware efficiency. This position will be responsible for providing financial insights, analyses, and recommendations to drive cost optimization, improve resource utilization, and enhance the overall financial performance of our cloud hardware operations/utilization.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of cloud infrastructure composition, use, and economics, have excellent analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and operations teams.

• Lead DC power and hardware efficiency initiatives within FP&A
• Establish process to create hardware efficiency targets (KPI and $ savings)
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to identify and track KPIs related to cloud hardware operational efficiency (i.e. server utilization, power efficiency, cost per compute hour, etc.)
• Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on financial results, budget variance, and KPI results, communicating the analyses to key stakeholders while identifying areas for improvement
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis of operational data to continuously identify new cost-saving opportunities and efficiency gains
• Evaluate the financial impact of various hardware configurations, resource management strategies, and infrastructure optimization projects
• Support capacity and financial forecasts, ensuring efficiency targets are being accounted for in all forecast updates

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, applied mathematics, economics, or other business major is required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7-10+ year(s) of experience in a general finance, FP&A, corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or similar roles
• Excellent financial modeling and analytical skills, with a demonstrated track record of executing complicated financial analyses
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a preference for candidates that have demonstrably interacted with management or other executive-level stakeholders
• Strong understanding of financial principles, including GAAP, financial modeling, and budgeting
• High level of self-sufficiency with proven success at self-teaching and a high intellectual motor
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Power Point

• Advanced degree (i.e. MBA, MS) is preferred
• Previous experience in Cloud or Data Center Infrastructure (data centers, cloud, etc.)
• Experience with Net Suite, Salesforce
• Understanding of SQL or Python a plus

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