Data Center Finance & Forecasting Analyst

Equinix; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Equinix is seeking a Finance Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting, and expense management for Data Center Operations. The role emphasizes advanced Excel-based analysis, variance review, and turning data into actionable business insights.

The ideal candidate will partner with Operations and Finance to ensure spending is accurately planned, tracked, and reported, with a focus on cost control and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel modeling and data analysis skills are required.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience supporting month-end close and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Own analysis and monitoring of Data Center Operations expenses, commitments, and spend trends.
• Perform detailed variance analysis between actuals, forecasts, and budgets.
• Investigate discrepancies and provide recommendations and action plans.
• Use advanced Excel modeling to deliver accurate financial insights for decision making.
• Analyze historical spending patterns to improve forecast accuracy.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Pivot tables

Complex formulas

Financial modeling

Large data sets analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Equinix is seeking a Finance Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting, and expense management for Data Center Operations. The role emphasizes advanced Excel-based analysis, variance review, and turning data into actionable business insights.

The ideal candidate will partner with Operations and Finance to ensure spending is accurately planned, tracked, and reported, with a focus on cost control and operational efficiency.