Strategic Tech FP&A Manager

VetJobs; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 103,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinix in Tampa, FL is seeking a Manager in Technology Finance to partner with Engineering Excellence, IT Security, Data & Analytics and Data Science, delivering financial insight and governance across opex and capital projects.

You will lead monthly forecasts, annual budgets, KPI reporting, and business case development, translating technical ideas into clear financial guidance for senior leaders. A strong finance foundation and curiosity about technology are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or finance business partnering.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet modeling and financial systems including Hyperion Essbase, Anaplan, and Oracle PPM.
• Working knowledge of capitalization principles - understanding the distinction between Opex and Prepaid Opex for internally developed software is a plus.
• Demonstrated interest in or experience with AI-enabled financial analysis, automation of reporting workflows, or data-driven FP&A - experience with tools such as Power BI, Anaplan, or similar is a plus.
• Experience in a technology, digital, or SaaS business environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Finance business partnership: Serve as the trusted finance business partner to Engineering Excellence, IT Security, Data & Analytics and Data Science — building strong relationships with functional leaders and becoming an indispensable part of how those teams make decisions
• Planning & forecasting: Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly reporting across full opex and capitalizable costs, including headcount (S&B) and non-people costs (Non-S&B)
• Variance analysis: Perform actuals vs. forecast, actuals vs. budget, and year-over-year comparisons — identifying key trends, drivers, and risks with clear, actionable narratives for leadership
• Business case development: Build and maintain business cases for tech investments, covering NPV, IRR, ROI, and payback analysis, using a consistent methodology aligned to Finance governance standards
• Capitalization governance: Partner with Accounting to ensure correct capitalization treatment of engineering labor and project costs, including monthly allocation submissions, Oracle project code management, and go-live date tracking
• Headcount management: Partner with HR to maintain accurate headcount forecasts and support headcount reconciliation across FTE and contingent worker populations
• Purchase order management: Complete purchase order approvals and partner with Accounting to ensure financial reports accurately reflect monthly expenses
• Process improvement: Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement and automation including AI-enabled workflows to increase efficiency, accuracy, and reporting quality
• Executive reporting: Deliver high-quality financial packages and presentations for senior executives and business partners, including the CDIO and DIO functional leaders
• Ad hoc analysis: Support ad hoc financial analysis as needed across the DIO portfolio

Skills

FP&A

Forecasting

Budgeting

Executive Presentations

Financial Modeling

Tech Industry Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

MBA preferred

Tools

Hyperion Essbase

Anaplan

Oracle PPM

Power BI

Job description

Equinix in Tampa, FL is seeking a Manager in Technology Finance to partner with Engineering Excellence, IT Security, Data & Analytics and Data Science, delivering financial insight and governance across opex and capital projects.

You will lead monthly forecasts, annual budgets, KPI reporting, and business case development, translating technical ideas into clear financial guidance for senior leaders. A strong finance foundation and curiosity about technology are essential.