Data Center FP&A Manager — Strategy & Cost Optimization

Novva Inc.; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

PTO

401(k) matching

Supplemental benefits

Job summary

Novva Inc. is seeking a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to drive the financial strategy for data center investments and operations.

You will manage FP&A activities across multiple locations, supporting capital allocation, cost optimization, and long-term infrastructure growth in a rapidly expanding, infrastructure-heavy environment. You will lead budgets, forecasts, and reporting, partner with operations and project teams, and provide insights on cost drivers, pricing, and investment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in financial management roles.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of data center performance metrics (e.g., PUE, uptime, capacity utilization).
• Strong understanding of CapEx vs. OpEx accounting.
• Advanced skills in Excel and financial modeling; experience with ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, project management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage budgets and forecasts for data center construction, expansion, and ongoing operations.
• Prepare financial reports for internal stakeholders and external partners or investors as required.
• Monitor key financial metrics and provide regular performance reports.
• Conduct monthly variance analysis and provide insights to leadership.
• Monitor and control project costs to ensure they align with budgeted expectations and timelines.
• Partner with mission-critical, operations, and project development teams to evaluate the financial viability of builds and operations.
• Track and analyze key cost drivers such as power usage, revenue growth rate, margin analysis, cost per kW, etc.
• Provide financial insights and support for business decisions, pricing, and cost control. Support procurement and vendor negotiations through cost-benefit analysis and benchmarking.
• Collaborate with other departments to align financial strategies with operational goals.
• Maintain detailed CapEx and OpEx financial models, including sensitivity and scenario analyses.

Skills

Financial planning and analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Leadership & project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

Excel

Financial modeling

ERP: SAP

ERP: NetSuite

ERP: Aleph

Job description

Novva Inc. is seeking a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to drive the financial strategy for data center investments and operations.

You will manage FP&A activities across multiple locations, supporting capital allocation, cost optimization, and long-term infrastructure growth in a rapidly expanding, infrastructure-heavy environment. You will lead budgets, forecasts, and reporting, partner with operations and project teams, and provide insights on cost drivers, pricing, and investment