Data Center Expense Analyst

Data Center Expense Analyst
Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company, operating ‎240+ data
centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds
and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together
fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud
environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure
wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed.
We are a fast-growing global company with ‎20 years of continuous growth.
Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we
have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of ‎10,000+ companies,
including ‎2,100 networks and ‎3,000+ cloud and IT service providers in ‎32
countries spanning six continents.
Joining our operations team means that you will be at the forefront of all we
do, maintaining critical facilities infrastructure as part of a close-knit
team delivering best-in-class service to our data center customers. We embrace
diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an
equitable work environment. that is foundational to our core values as a
company and is vital to our success.
Job Summary
Resolves a variety of data center expense issues within a moderate scope.
Performs general analyses independently and receives detailed instruction on
new assignments
Responsibilities
Procure to Pay Process
* Creates Purchase Requisitions for the country/region expenses within a moderate scope
* Monitors Purchase order KPIs and recommends process improvements
* Resolves PO problems through partnership with internal and external stakeholders
* Analyzes budget and commitments for trends to resolve inconsistencies and process adherence issues
Budget Management
* Coordinates and consolidates budget and forecast inputs from data center Operations teams, completes analysis to help drive forecast adjustments
Reporting
* Runs and provides commitment tracking reporting to data center teams, supporting Ops finance on month end reporting, variance commentary, and supporting the accrual process
* Generate KPI reporting around Ops tasks completion and accuracy (such as receipting) and provides analysis
* Provides process improvement recommendations and supports implementation efforts
Business Relationships
* Key touch point for Ops team on finance admin related queries
* Partners with vendors for moderate query resolution management working closely with the Accounts Payable team
* Ensures budget, forecast and month end deliverables are on time and accurate
* Acts as the link between the business and Finance to meet commitments
Financial Problem Solving
* Solves problems and utilizes experience to analyze possible solutions within a moderate scope
* Investigates actual vs. forecast variances and supports development of executive summaries
* Conducts month end accrual process
* Provides moderate levels of analysis and performs ad hoc duties as required; escalates complex analytic needs to FP&A team
* Provides recommendations for process improvement/efficiency gains and supports implementation efforts
Qualifications
* Proven years of experience preferred
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
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individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified
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