Senior Global FP&A Specialist - OPEX COS

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 139,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k retirement plan

Job summary

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. is seeking a Senior Global FP&A Specialist - OPEX COS to lead end-to-end OPEX analysis for global data center operations.

You will partner with Finance, Data Centre Operations, and regional teams to deliver timely insights and robust budgeting and forecasting. The role requires a highly experienced FP&A professional capable of delivering actionable insights with minimal supervision, including variance analysis and cost optimisation opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• 6–10 years FP&A, OPEX analysis or financial reporting in a global org.
• Experience with Excel, Power BI, SAP, SAC for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end OPEX analysis and monthly actual-vs-budget reporting.
• Partner with Finance, Data Centre Ops and regional teams on budgeting.
• Identify risks, opportunities and performance levers for cost control.
• Support forecasting, budgeting and cost optimisation initiatives.
• Develop and share cross-functional best practices in FP&A.

Skills

FP&A processes

OPEX budgeting

Forecasting

Consolidation

Reporting

Power BI

SAP

SAC

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA/CMA/CFA optional

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SAP

SAC

Job description

Make an impact at NTT Global Data Centers

Join NTT Global Data Centers and be part of a team that drives innovation and sustainability in the digital world. With over 150 data centres across more than 20 countries globally, we offer unparalleled opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology and transformative projects. Experience a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

Your role at a glance The Senior Global FP&A Specialist - OPEX COS is responsible for analysing, consolidating, and reporting operational expenditures across the organisation’s global data centre operations. The role partners with Finance, Data Centre Operations, and regional teams to provide accurate, timely, and actionable insights into OPEX performance. The Senior Specialist performs end-to-end OPEX analysis and reporting, identifying trends, monitoring budget performance for a limited set of specific, high attention assets, and preparing reports for management and executives. The role requires a highly experienced FP&A professional capable of delivering insights and analysis with minimal supervision.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communication Act as a senior financial business partner by proactively generating insights, leading strategic analyses, and representing the CoS team at senior management level while shaping key operational decisions.
• Proactively monitor, interpret, and communicate key financial and operational KPIs to influence decisions and strengthen performance management.
• Actively collaborate with business stakeholders and finance partners by initiating the collection of budgeting inputs, contract details, and cost drivers, ensuring complete and accurate financial planning.
• Support the business and other stakeholders in understanding, forecasting and budgeting operational expense for a datacenter.
• Actively collaborate within the global FP&A community by initiating knowledge sharing and contributing to the development of cross‑functional best practices.
• Performs any other relevant task as assigned by the management team.

Analysis

• Deeply understand OPEX data from multiple data centres on a very granular level (supplier contracts, maintenance plans, etc.).
• Actively design and deliver monthly actual-vs-budget and forecast reporting, generating clear variance insights at a very detailed level and driving action‑oriented follow‑ups with stakeholders.
• Proactively identify, quantify, and track risks, opportunities, and performance levers to support operational business improvement.
• Proactively assess and challenge business initiatives to ensure alignment with required profitability expectations and long‑term value creation.
• Actively identify and shape cost‑management opportunities to drive sustainable operational and financial performance.
• Actively lead budget and expense reviews on a very detailed level for a few, special attention data centres, highlight variances early, and initiate cost‑optimisation opportunities.
• Performs other duties and adhoc analytics as assigned.

Process & Tool improvements

• Actively drive the design and continuous innovation of reporting tools and templates to ensure operational impacts and financial implications are captured transparently and effectively.
• Actively maintain, enhance, and further innovate tools and templates supporting cost analysis, forecasting, and operational decision‑making.
• Actively drive system improvements by testing, validating, and shaping enhancements across planning platforms such as SAC, SAP, and Power BI.
• Proactively contribute to system releases by initiating and executing user testing, ensuring functional and high‑quality platform improvements.

KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES

Strong expertise in FP&A processes related to OPEX budgeting, forecasting, consolidation, and reporting. Familiarity with data centre operational costs, including energy, maintenance, and service delivery costs. Proficiency with FP&A and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, SAP, SAC). Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills. Able to manage complex, multi‑region OPEX data and reporting deadlines independently. Strong business acumen and ability to communicate financial insights effectively to stakeholders. Detail‑oriented, organised, and capable of producing accurate and timely reports.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. Professional certification preferred (e.g., CPA, CMA, CFA, or equivalent).

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 6–10 years of experience in FP&A, OPEX analysis, or financial reporting within a global, multi‑entity organisation.
• Experience in OPEX forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.
• Experience with FP&A and reporting systems (e.g., Excel, Power BI, SAP, SAC).
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex financial analysis and deliver actionable insights with minimal supervision.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Remain stationary for long periods of time. Operate computer, peripherals, and other office equipment. Perform work during US business hours and time zones.

WORK CONDITIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Very limited one-off travel (once or twice annually). Perform work from a remote location with stable internet connection.

Compensation Pay Range

Pay Range For roles residing in the US, we share pay and benefit levels to support pay transparency requirements. For other countries, we are more than happy to share our competitive pay and benefit levels during the interview process. This is a remote position that requires reliable internet connection and electricity. A monthly stipend is provided to cover expenses associated with working remotely and use of a personal mobile device, if applicable. NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. offers competitive compensation based on experience, education, and location. Base salary for this position is: $138,600 - $169,500 All regular full‑time employees are eligible for an annual bonus; payout is dependent upon individual and company performance. Employees receive paid time‑off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and supplemental insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, flexible spending account, and 401k retirement plan to create a rich Total Rewards package.

Who we are

As the third largest data centre provider, we operate over 150 data centres 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 centre expertise, aligned with our connected platform of AI‑ready data centres to create solutions that enable our clients to seamlessly scale their digital businesses, anywhere and anytime. NTT Global Data Centers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category.

Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Data centres are the foundation of the digital world and at NTT Global Data Centers, we are one of the largest providers across the globe. We offer a wide variety of exciting and challenging careers that deliver opportunities to shape our ever‑changing world. Our diverse, inspiring workforce is the heart and soul of our company, providing the best experience for our clients every day. By bringing together our global capabilities and local expertise, we help our clients achieve their goals, anywhere in the world. Together, we can accomplish the extraordinary and work to create a more sustainable world with rewarding benefits for everyone – clients, employees, investors, partners, and communities.