Data Center Expense Advisor

Data Center Expense AdvisorEquinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 240+ data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed.We are a fast-growing global company with 20 years of continuous growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of 10,000+ companies, including 2,100 networks and 3,000+ cloud and IT service providers in 32 countries spanning six continents.  Joining our operations team means that you will be at the forefront of all we do, maintaining critical facilities infrastructure as part of a close-knit team delivering best-in-class service to our data center customers. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment. that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.Job SummaryCompletes routine expense analysis tasks for the Data Center within a limited scope. Develops knowledge on expense analysis through coaching and instruction.ResponsibilitiesProcure to Pay ProcessCreates Purchase Requisitions for the country/region expenses within a limited scopeMonitors purchase order quality and provides KPI reporting in order to improve processWorks with requestors to make sure POs receipted correctly and timelyUpdates commitment values vs. POs &, working with Ops Finance/General Ledger, assesses what commitments have not been made vs. budgetEnsures compliance of Purchase Requests (5 W’s), all required contracts/legal approvals, accounting codes and competitive bidsContacts vendor for invoices where necessarySolves billing/invoice problems related to the country/region expensesBudget ManagementCoordinates and consolidates budget and forecast inputs from Data Center Operations teams, undertakes ad hoc analysis to help drive forecast adjustmentsReportingResponsible for running and providing commitment tracking reporting to Data Cente teams, supporting Ops finance on month end reporting, variance commentary, and supporting the accrual processGenerate KPI reporting around Ops tasks completion and accuracy (such as receipting)Business RelationshipsKey touch point for Ops team on finance admin related queriesSupports vendors as key point of contact for query resolution management working closely with Accounts Payable teamWorks to support Ops finance on budget, forecast and month end deliverablesActs as the link between the business and finance to meet commitmentsFinancial Problem SolvingSolves routine problemsInvestigates actual vs. forecast variancesAssists in month end accrual processProvides analysis and performs simple ad hoc duties as requiredProvides recommendations for process improvement/efficiency gainsQualificationsTA/Hiring Manager to work on customizing the qualifications before postingEquinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.