Data Center Financial Analyst II (Remote)

CrowdStrike, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading compensation

Wellness programs

Vacation & holidays

Parental leave

Professional development

Employee networks

Office amenities

Job summary

CrowdStrike, Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking an experienced Engineer I to join the Data Center Financial Analytics team.

Our data centers are the backbone of our scalable infrastructure, and this role focuses on cost drivers, budgeting, and KPI-based financial modeling in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of finance or related analytical experience.
• BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or analytical field.
• Minimum 5 years of finance/business analysis experience.
• Strong Excel modeling and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Know data center financial operations: cost drivers, vendors, customers, and regional nuances.
• Establish annual/monthly targets, analyze budget variance, communicate to leadership.
• Experience with data warehousing and data modeling.
• Identify and lead cost-saving initiatives.
• Support month-end close reporting for data center engineering.
• Develop driver-based financial models using KPIs.
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses to support strategic decisions.
• Pinpoint defects and drive automation to eliminate waste.

Skills

Finance analytics

Excel modeling

PowerPoint

Data analysis

AI in decision-making

Education

BA/BS in Finance or related field

Analytical degree (Math/CS)

Job description

CrowdStrike, Inc.

Full time

As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn't changed — we're here to stop breaches, and we've redefined modern security with the world's most advanced AI-native platform. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We're proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. We're always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

About the Role

CrowdStrike is seeking an experienced Engineer I to join the Data Center Financial Analytics team. Our data centers are the foundation upon which our rapidly scaling infrastructure efficiently operates and upon which our innovative services are delivered. This person should enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where adaptability and flexibility will be key to their success.

The candidate we seek is a forward thinking professional with solid reporting and data management experience. The ideal candidate should have a strong background on data center financial operations, cost drivers, and capacity planning. Although this role is primarily focused on ensuring our data center portfolio is managed efficiently, we're also looking for someone who has an intermediate-level understanding of engineering and hardware concepts, such as asset control and management, including RMA, warranty, and sparing reporting.

What You'll do

• Be knowledgeable in data center financial operations including cost drivers, pertinent technology, vendors, customers served, and regional nuances.
• Establish annual/monthly performance targets, analyze budget-to-actual variance, and communicate key messages to leadership.
• Experience working with data warehousing and data modeling.
• Identify and lead cost savings initiatives.
• Support the month-end financial close reporting for data center engineering.
• Develop and refine complex driver-based financial models leveraging KPIs.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis to support strategic initiatives and business decisions.
• Pinpoint defects or waste in processes, and drive new processes and automation to eliminate the defects and prevent them from recurring.

What You'll Need

• US Citizen OR Green Card Holder
• 5+ years of finance experience or a related analytical field.
• BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a highly analytical field (e.g., Math, and Computer Science).
• Minimum 5 years of finance/business analysis experience
• Solid business judgment and acumen.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, and partner cross-functionally.
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workload.
• Strong excel modeling and powerpoint skills.
• Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.

Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike

• Market leader in compensation and equity awards
• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
• Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
• Paid parental and adoption leaves
• Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
• Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
• Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
• Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe

CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.

CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements.

CrowdStrike participates in the E-Verify program.

Right to Work

CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location. The base salary range for this position for all U.S. candidates is $100,000 - $145,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.

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