Business Operations Associate - Capacity Planning

Meta; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a Business Operations Associate specializing in Capacity Planning. The role involves strategic thinking, data analysis, and collaboration with engineering teams to optimize operational costs. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in finance and analytics, with proficiency in SQL and data visualization tools. This position offers significant responsibility and the opportunity to impact company-level decisions.

Benefits

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in business strategy, finance, analytics, or planning.
• Experience using SQL to synthesize large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end computation of canonical 'dollar per server hour' unit costs.
• Serve as subject matter expert on unit pricing framework.
• Develop self-service reporting for non-technical audiences.

Skills

Business Strategy

Finance

Analytics

Decision-Making

SQL

Education

BS, BA, or MS in Economics

BS, BA, or MS in Business

BS, BA, or MS in Math

BS, BA, or MS in Statistics

Tools

Tableau

Job description

Business Operations Associate - Capacity Planning

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Base pay range

$101,000.00/yr - $151,000.00/yr

Finance and Business Planning is a highly mission driven organization - our mission is to enable Meta to plan, prioritize, and execute as effectively as possible. We take a uniquely long-term view towards business problems. It is critical that we operate with an independent and objective perspective and are experienced to represent our point of view to our partners and executive stakeholders. We serve as financial advisers to our business partners and own shared business goals and results where appropriate. We strive to balance our responsibility to support business partners with our responsibility to serve the long-term mission and sustainability of Meta Inc. and act as stewards of company resources.This role enables strategic thinking, building connections, and influencing stakeholders through effective communication, an analytical mindset, and a bias towards action. You will be challenged to understand and contribute to rapidly changing business models, drive collaboration across teams, develop recommendations on strategic investment decisions, craft annual and long-range plans, and partner with Product and Infra leaders to solve problems and achieve goals. Our promise: you will gain invaluable experience in a position that offers significant responsibility, interaction with Product and Infra leaders, and an opportunity to drive company level impact.

Business Operations Associate - Capacity Planning Responsibilities:

• Own end-to-end computation of canonical “dollar per server hour” unit costs. Key activities include traversal of enterprise-scale financial/operational datasets, maintenance of cost allocation SQL procedure, and execution of data publish / validation processes.
• Serve as subject matter expert on unit pricing framework and opine-on/manage its application in capacity planning exercises. Produce clear, executive-facing documentation capturing recommendations / proposed approach(es).
• Partner with hardware engineering teams to improve fidelity of server unit cost allocation methodology.
• Develop self-service reporting that summarizes server unit prices and their breakdown for non-technical audiences.
• Form and influence cross functional working groups spanning finance, software engineering, capacity planning, and other orgs to deliver on the items listed above.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in business strategy, finance, analytics, or planning experience
• BS, BA, or MS in Economics, Business, Math, Statistics, or other quantitative field
• Experience driving processes and influencing decision-making across levels and functions (Finance, Product, and Business)
• Experience using SQL to synthesize large datasets and inform business decisions
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or MS in quantitative field
• Data visualization tools experience (e.g., Tableau)
• Experience as a finance partner to Engineering leaders
• Experience problem-solving individually and in a group setting
• Highly skilled at framing ambiguous issues, problem solving, and synthesizing business insights
  
  

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [e-mail].

$101,000/year to $151,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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