Regional Capex Controller

Data4; France; Sur place; EUR 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Data4 is seeking a Regional CAPEX Controller in Marcoussis to manage budgets and capex for data center projects. You will work with project managers and the finance team to monitor costs, forecast expenditures, and ensure alignment with financial objectives.

The ideal candidate has a track record in project cost control within data centers or construction, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with financial modeling tools. English fluency is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5+ years in project cost control, financial analysis, or project management in data centers or construction.
• Proficient in project management software and financial modeling tools.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills; able to work under pressure.
• SOX knowledge and fluent English.

Responsabilités

• Budget Management: Develop and maintain project budgets with project managers.
• Cost Tracking and Analysis: Implement cost control procedures and analyze financial data.
• Reporting: Generate regular financial reports including cost forecasts and variances.
• Change Management: Evaluate changes and approve funding while documenting impact.
• Collaboration: Work with project managers, engineers, and procurement for alignment.
• Compliance and Best Practices: Ensure policy and regulation compliance; promote best practices.
• Forecasting: Maintain cost forecasting models and analyze historical data to inform budgets.

Connaissances

Project cost control

Financial analysis

Cost forecasting

English fluency

SOX knowledge

Leadership

Communication

PMP/CAPM knowledge

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, or related field

Outils

Project management software

Financial modeling tools

Description du poste

REGIONAL CAPEX CONTROLLER

Department: DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

Position type: Permanent

Location: Marcoussis

DATA4'S MISSION

DATA4 creates Smart & Scalable digital facilities for our customers. Our network of highly connected, resilient and sustainable data center campuses underpins our customers’ digital growth in Europe.

DATA4 Group finances, designs, constructs and operates its own data centers. Delivered through our data center campus model, we provide our customers with secure, scalable and high-performance data hosting solutions.

DATA4 VALUES

At DATA4 we are driven by our values. These are the core of everything we do – from the proactivity we show in delivering great outcomes for our clients, to the responsibility we show as a key contributor to the digital economy. Our three values are:

• 1. To be entrepreneurial – we are teams of doers who make things happen - with autonomy, energy and a sense of responsibility
• 2. To always take responsibility – for our impact on the people we work with, the society we are part of, and the environment in which we operate
• 3. To constantly be adaptable – our business is designed to adapt, answering not only today’s challenges, but also anticipating what’s coming next.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Regional CAPEX Controller, under the supervision of the D&C CAPEX control manager, helps managing and controlling costs associated with data center projects Portfolio of the company. This role involves monitoring project budgets, analyzing financial data, forecasting expenditures, and ensuring that financial objectives are met. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project cost management, preferably within the construction or technology sectors.

The Regional CAPEX Controller will work very closely with the CAPEX control manager, the Capex Controller of the Financial team, in charge of cash and payment management, to ensure a stringent end to end Capex Management Process from Budget estimate to payment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Budget Management:
  • Develop and maintain project budgets in collaboration with project managers.
  • Monitor budget performance, track variances, and report on financial status.
• Cost Tracking and Analysis:
  • Implement cost control procedures to track project expenses and identify discrepancies.
  • Analyze financial data and prepare reports to assess cost performance and forecast future costs.
• Reporting:
  • Generate regular financial reports, including cost forecasts, variance analyses, and project profitability assessments.
  • Present findings and recommendations to senior management and project stakeholders.
• Change Management:
  • Evaluate and process change orders and additional funding requests, ensuring proper documentation and approval.
  • Assess the financial impact of changes on project budgets.
• Collaboration:
  • Work closely with project managers, engineers, and procurement teams to ensure alignment on financial goals.
  • Facilitate communication between departments to resolve cost-related issues.
• Compliance and Best Practices:
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and relevant regulations.
  • Recommend and implement cost control best practices and tools.
• Forecasting:
  • Develop and maintain cost forecasting models to predict future financial performance of projects.
  • Analyze historical data to inform future budgeting processes

RESPONSIBILITES IN TERMS OF IMS CERTIFICATIONS

• H&S: Respect and enforce health and safety rules.
• Environment: Respect and enforce environmental policies.
• Information security: Respect and enforce information security policies
• Energy: Respect and enforce the policy of reducing energy consumption.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education and experience:
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, or a related field.
  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years in project cost control, financial analysis, or project management, preferably in data center or construction projects.
• Qualifications:
  • Proficient in project management software and financial modeling tools.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • certifications: Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, CAPM, Cost Engineer) are a plus
  • SOX knowledge
  • English: fluent
• Soft skills:
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proactive: Takes initiative and ownership of tasks without needing constant direction.
  • Accountable: Admits mistakes, learns from them, and delivers on commitments.
  • Agile: Learns quickly and applies new knowledge in practical situations.
  • Collaborative: Works effectively with diverse teams and adapts communication styles accordingly.
  • Resilient: Maintains a positive attitude and composure under pressure.
  • Independent: Works autonomously and takes calculated risks.
  • Data-driven: Makes decisions based on evidence and analysis.