Data Centre Finance & Growth Strategy Lead

CDC; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

CDC Data Centres is seeking a Corporate Finance Manager to provide financial and commercial leadership for growth in data centre developments, expansions and new markets. You will deliver financial analysis, modelling and strategic insights to support capital allocation, investment decisions and value creation.

You will lead investment analyses, evaluate partnerships, and maintain complex financial models to guide executive decisions and shareholder value.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years experience in investment banking/M&A or related corporate advisory fields.
• Experience in infrastructure or energy sectors is advantageous.
• Experience building fully integrated three-way financial models (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow).

Responsibilities

• Lead investment analysis and business case development for new data centre developments and major capital projects.
• Evaluate mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and partnerships with detailed financial analysis.
• Own and maintain the corporate financial model to inform executive and board decisions.
• Support commercial negotiations, customer contracting, energy infrastructure strategies, and funding planning.
• Collaborate with Treasury on cash flow, capex, financing needs, and debt opportunities.

Skills

Investment analysis

Financial modelling

Capital allocation

Stakeholder management

Commercial judgement

M&A experience

Job description

CDC Data Centres is seeking a Corporate Finance Manager to provide financial and commercial leadership for growth in data centre developments, expansions and new markets. You will deliver financial analysis, modelling and strategic insights to support capital allocation, investment decisions and value creation.

You will lead investment analyses, evaluate partnerships, and maintain complex financial models to guide executive decisions and shareholder value.