Senior Financial Analyst and Modeler

Vantage Data Centers LLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Data Centers is seeking a high-performing Senior Financial Analyst & Modeller to support FP&A across the EMEA region. You will lead budgeting, headcount planning and monthly reforecasts, deliver insights, and partner with the FP&A Director and senior leadership.

The role offers exposure to executive teams, automation and AI initiatives in finance, and opportunities to drive continuous improvement in planning tools and data integrity.

Qualifications

• ACA/CIMA/CFA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Strong financial modelling and advanced Excel skills.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in a similar role (financial analyst, modelling etc).
• Experience with Power BI or similar visualisation tools preferred.
• Strong analytical capability with ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Budgeting and headcount planning across all P&L and key financial metrics.
• Own and deliver planning components with accuracy and timeliness.
• Deliver variance analysis with clear recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain planning tools, systems and methodologies.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards for financial visibility.
• Prepare high-quality monthly financial reporting packs and board materials.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

ACA/CIMA/CFA or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Job description

About Vantage Data Centers Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the worlds well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

About Vantage Data Centers Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the worlds well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across six markets in North America and seven markets in Europe, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Vantage's business is growing exponentially through a combination of greenfield market expansion and acquisitions across North America and Europe.

Finance Department

Rapid and ambitious growth of the core business has resulted in Finance hiring top talent - internationally and at pace. Our global headcount continues to increase and this naturally brings with it a number of exciting Finance projects & opportunities. If you join our Finance team, your career will accelerate on the back of your exposure to the kind of challenges & variety that come with being part of a growing global business.

Position Overview

Vantage is seeking a high-performing Senior Financial Analyst & Modeller to support key finance and growth initiatives across the EMEA business. This role is instrumental in delivering high-quality financial insights, enhancing planning processes and supporting strategic decision-making. You will play a key role in supporting core FP&A activities, including budgeting, headcount planning and monthly reforecasts across the business. Working closely with the FP&A Director/Manager, you will have regular exposure to senior leadership, including Executive Teams across EMEA and Global. This is a high-impact role suited to a proactive, analytical individual who takes ownership of deliverables, challenges the status quo and contributes to continuous improvement. The role also offers strong opportunities to drive innovation, particularly in process optimisation, automation and the application of AI within finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with finance and business stakeholders to support the delivery of annual budgets, headcount planning and monthly reforecasts across all P&L and key financial metrics
• Own and deliver key components of planning processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency and timely execution
• Deliver insightful variance analysis (actuals vs budget/forecast), providing clear, actionable recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Support continuous improvement of planning tools, systems and methodologies
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards to enhance visibility of financial and operational performance
• Ensure integrity and consistency of key data sets, including leasing, revenue and project data
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation and AI-driven enhancements within FP&A processes
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive financial performance and support commercial decision-making

Core Duties

• Support and drive key elements of budgeting and forecasting, including detailed headcount analysis and modelling
• Develop and maintain financial and operational models, databases and reporting structures to enable accurate analysis and insight generation
• Perform detailed variance analysis, translating financial performance into concise and meaningful business insights
• Maintain and enhance the Power BI data framework ("data tape") to ensure accurate tracking and forecasting of leasing and revenue targets
• Prepare high-quality monthly financial reporting packs, including commentary and analysis for management
• Support preparation of materials for internal reviews, Board and Investor reporting
• Drive improvements in FP&A processes, including standardisation, automation and integration of AI tools where appropriate
• Take ownership of defined workstreams or projects, delivering outputs with a high degree of autonomy
• Support ad hoc analysis and strategic initiatives as required by management

Requirements

• Professional qualification (e.g. ACA, CIMA, CFA) or equivalent - required
• Strong experience in financial modelling, with advanced Excel model design and implementation - required
• Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience in a similar role (financial analyst, auditor, modelling etc) - required
• Experience with Power BI or similar visualisation tools - preferred
• Strong analytical capability, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights - essential
• Experience supporting budgeting and forecasting - preferred
• Demonstrated interest in process improvement, automation and the use of AI within finance - essential
• Commercially aware, with a proactive, hands-on approach and strong ownership mindset - essential
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders - essential
• Self-motivated, intellectually curious and able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment - essential

What Success Looks Like

• Consistently delivers accurate, high-quality financial analysis that supports business decision-making
• Delivers accurate, timely financial analysis and reporting outputs
• Effectively owns and delivers components of planning cycles with minimal supervision
• Improves forecasting accuracy and process efficiency through continuous enhancement initiatives
• Identifies and implements automation or AI solutions that streamline workflows and enhance insight generation
• Develops strong, trusted relationships across finance and the wider business

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations. Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.