Senior Financial Modeling Analyst

NTT Global Data Centers; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT Global Data Centers in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Financial Modelling Analyst to build, maintain and challenge financial models and business cases that underpin site investments and strategic initiatives within our data center portfolio. You will partner with Sales, Operations, Construction and product teams to translate insights into actionable recommendations.

The role requires independence in complex modelling, strong understanding of real estate transactions, PropCo/Opco JV

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• Professional certification preferred (CPA, CMA, CFA, or equivalent).
• Multiple years of experience in financial modelling, FP&A, investment analysis, or corporate finance.
• Experience in real estate, infrastructure, or data center environments is a plus.
• Strong proficiency with Excel, Power BI, and other financial modelling tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain business cases for new site investments.
• Analyze financial results and asset performance using IRR, NPV, payback, and terminal value.
• Collaborate with Sales, product, construction and operations on deal terms and costs.
• Provide modelling support for long-term planning and capital projects.
• Prepare reports and dashboards to communicate insights and recommendations.

Skills

Financial modelling

FP&A

Investment analysis

Excel

Power BI

Valuations

Debt financing

Scenario analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Capital planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

The Senior Financial Modelling Analyst (m/f/d), is responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing financial models and business cases to support investment decisions, new site development, and strategic initiatives within the organization’s data center operations. This role provides actionable insights and recommendations based on financial analysis, working closely with internal stakeholders including Sales, Operations, Construction, and product teams.

This role executes complex modelling and analysis independently, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with corporate objectives. Person is expected to have Sound understanding of real estate transactions structuring, PropCo/Opco JV structures, valuations, Investor return analysis, debt financing, and ability to model these independently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, update, and maintain business cases for new site investments, ensuring assumptions are reasonable and aligned with market data and internal benchmarks.
• Analyze financial results & asset performance by evaluating key metrics such as IRR, NPV, payback period, and terminal value.
• Partner with Sales, product, construction and operations to assess deal terms, capex, operating costs, project profitability, and the financial feasibility of new opportunities.
• Support long-term planning by providing modelling for new initiatives, capital projects, and strategic investments.
• Prepare reports and dashboards to communicate financial insights, variances, and recommendations to internal stakeholders.

Financial Analysis & Risk Management

• Validate financial inputs, assumptions, and market and internal benchmarking data to ensure reasonability, accuracy and support minimize risk.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities in modelling outputs and provide actionable recommendations.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, accounting standards, and industry regulations in all financial analyses.

Stakeholder Engagement & Decision Support

• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and FP&A teams to support strategic and investment decisions.
• Present financial analysis and insights to management in a clear and actionable manner.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert on financial modelling and scenario analysis to support capital planning and investment evaluation.

Process Improvement & Tools

• Continuously improve modelling methodologies, templates, and financial analysis processes.
• Leverage Excel, Power BI, or other tools to enhance the quality, efficiency, and usability of financial models.

Knowledge & Attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional certification preferred (e.g., CPA, CMA, CFA, or equivalent).
• Multiple years of experience in financial modelling , FP&A, investment analysis, or corporate finance, preferably in real estate, infrastructure, or data center environments.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain complex financial models and business cases.
• Experience supporting investment or capital decision-making processes.
• Strong proficiency with Excel, Power BI, and other financial modelling /reporting tools.
• Experience with Real estate strategy teams or investment banking firms a plus.
• Strong expertise in financial modelling , business case development, and capital investment analysis.
• Knowledge of Real estate transaction structuring, PropCo Opco economics analysis, investor return analysis and valuations.
• Knowledge of IRR, NPV, discounted cash flow, and other investment metrics.

As the third largest data center provider, we operate over 150 data centers in more than 20 countries and regions. We understand that every business - large and small - has its own unique needs and goals. We offer local-to-global data center expertise, aligned with our connected platform of AI-ready data centers to create solutions that enable our clients to seamlessly scale their digital businesses, anywhere and anytime.