Financial Planning Analyst, EMEA

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another’s experience.

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Position Overview

Vantage is seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, initiative-driven FP&A Analyst to contribute to the critical functions relating to Vantage’s finance and growth strategies. You will support broad company initiatives and interact with key internal and external stakeholders by providing financially sound and data-driven insights. You will be responsible for using, improving and developing bespoke financial models used to derive valuation for Vantage projects. You will work closely with our Director, Finance and FP&A, and have high visibility with members of our Executive Teams in North America and Europe. The ideal candidate will be an autonomous self-starter who is capable of driving results and takes initiatives. You should have a professional-growth mindset and be willing to bring forth innovative ideas and methods that can benefit Vantage. Depending on learning curve and growth, opportunities to take leadership and responsibilities on various projects will arise.

Essential Job Functions

• Support the FP&A team in managing the portfolio of investment projects from a financial return’s perspective, providing valuable data-driven insights to support the Senior Leadership Team in making financially sound long-term investment decisions
• Financial modelling will include new and existing investment project business cases (valuation), overall P&L, cash forecast, equity calls schedule, debt facilities and ad-hoc analysis.
• Perform sensitivity and variance analysis on existing or new models
• Track and maintain various databases to provide accurate information to senior management to aid decision making
• Develop project forecast models to support critical infrastructure, partnership and other investment decisions
• Suggest and implement innovative ideas or methods to improve Vantage Europe efficiency and profitability

Duties

• Run business case models, performing sensitivity analysis to prepare pricing recommendations for data center projects that maximise shareholder value
• Contribute to, or drive, budget and forecast models for Vantage Europe business
• Contribute to, or drive, strategic planning model efforts related to organic or inorganic growth strategies
• Support debt raising efforts in Europe by preparing relevant financial documents and analysis.
• Define, create and maintain various databases related to projects and contracts to provide accurate and relevant data or analysis to top management
• Contribute to, or drive, variance analysis between actuals and budget / forecasts. Derive relevant recommendations and communicate them effectively to Management
• Prepare material for monthly financial reporting to Management
• Prepare material for internal review and regular updates with the Board of Directors
• Additional duties as assigned from time to time by Management

Job Requirements

• Newly/Part-qualified (CIMA/ACA/ACCA/CFA) – required
• Experience in excel financial model design and implementation – required
• Strong analytical mind and quantitative skillset – required
• Highly proficient with MS Office tools, specifically excel – required
• At least 3 years of professional experience in a similar role (financial analyst, auditor, modelling) - required
• Sound financial and business skills, “hands on” attitude, entrepreneurial mind, team spirit – essential
• Curious problem solver with a strong sense of urgency, responsibility & accountability – essential
• Database and systems skills, specifically PowerBI – preferable
• Excellent written/verbal communication & influencing skills

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.