Data Center Expense Analyst

Data Center Expense AnalystEquinix 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 SummaryResolves a variety of data center expense issues within a moderate scope. Performs general analyses independently and receives detailed instruction on new assignmentsResponsibilitiesProcure to Pay ProcessCreates Purchase Requisitions for the country/region expenses within a moderate scopeMonitors Purchase order KPIs and recommends process improvementsResolves PO problems through partnership with internal and external stakeholdersAnalyzes budget and commitments for trends to resolve inconsistencies and process adherence issuesBudget ManagementCoordinates and consolidates budget and forecast inputs from data center Operations teams, completes analysis to help drive forecast adjustmentsReportingRuns and provides commitment tracking reporting to data center 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) and provides  analysisProvides process improvement recommendations and supports implementation effortsBusiness RelationshipsKey touch point for Ops team on finance admin related queriesPartners with vendors for moderate query resolution management working closely with the Accounts Payable teamEnsures budget, forecast and month end deliverables are on time and accurateActs as the link between the business and Finance to meet commitmentsFinancial Problem SolvingSolves problems and utilizes experience to analyze possible solutions within a moderate scopeInvestigates actual vs. forecast variances and supports development of executive summaries  Conducts month end accrual processProvides moderate levels of analysis and performs ad hoc duties as required; escalates complex analytic needs to FP&A teamProvides recommendations for process improvement/efficiency gains and supports implementation effortsQualificationsProven years of experience preferredBachelor's degree or equivalent experienceEquinix 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.