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Finance Manager, Datacenter

AFL
Duncan, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/7/2026
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Business Partnership & P&L Leadership (35%)
  • Own the North America Data Center P&L forecast, preparing and loading each forecast cycle (monthly forecasts, quarterly reforecasts, and the annual operating plan) in partnership with the Finance Director
  • Serve as the embedded finance lead with the core business teams for assigned Hyperscale customers, owning customer-specific revenue, margin, and pricing outlooks
  • Develop expertise in IBP processes, fostering continued process improvement and deep understanding of customer-specific unconstrained and constrained demand outputs
  • Own the development of scenario analyses for strategic alternatives, presenting directly to the BU leadership team and the Commercial Review Team in IBP
  • Build and maintain strategic financial models that evaluate market expansion, product innovation, and operational excellence opportunities
Performance Leadership & Executive Storytelling (30%)
  • Contribute to the global Data Center financial story, integrating North America results into the consolidated view and translating results, risks, and opportunities into a clear and compelling narrative for executive leadership
  • Lead monthly business reviews for assigned customers and product lines
  • Create and deliver C-suite level presentations on business performance, strategic initiatives, and investment recommendations
  • Develop and implement early-warning systems that identify performance gaps
  • Supervise close activities for the North America P&L, ensuring timely and accurate P&L output in close partnership with Products Accounting and Operations Finance
  • Build relationships with division-level finance leadership through regular interaction and project collaboration
Investment Strategy & Commercial Finance (20%)
  • Partner with Product Line Management as primary finance liaison, influencing pricing strategies and commercial terms
  • Lead capacity planning initiatives in partnership with Operations and Operations Finance teams
  • Create portfolio optimization frameworks that evaluate product, customer, and market profitability
  • Design and implement post-investment review processes that drive organizational learning
Leadership Engagement & Cross-Functional Influence (15%)
  • Act as the Finance Director's primary backup, representing Data Center Finance in executive and senior leadership forums as needed
  • Lead cross-functional project teams on strategic initiatives, building influence without authority
  • Design and deliver financial acumen training to non-finance business partners
  • Champion digital transformation initiatives that enhance analytical capabilities
Required Qualifications
Educational Background
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business
  • MBA preferred or commitment to complete within role
  • Professional qualification (CPA, CFA) highly valued
Professional Experience
  • 4-8 years of progressive finance experience with demonstrated acceleration
  • Prior experience in strategic/commercial finance, FP&A, or Operations Finance
  • Track record of leading complex projects and influencing senior stakeholders
  • Experience supporting customer or key account P&Ls, including pricing and commercial terms, preferred
  • Evidence of rapid career progression and expanding responsibilities
  • Experience with IBP or S&OP processes highly desirable
Technical & Leadership Capabilities
  • Advanced financial modeling and valuation expertise
  • Executive-level communication, presentation, and financial storytelling skills
  • Strategic thinking with pragmatic execution ability
  • Demonstrated leadership potential through prior team or project leadership
  • Strong commercial acumen and business judgment
  • Change management and transformation experience
  • Digital finance and advanced analytics proficiency, including Power BI or similar tools
  • Comfortable facilitating both large and small audience meetings, driving action in the business through direct or indirect influence
What We Offer
  • Hybrid Office Schedule for Qualifying Employees
  • Flexible Time Off Policy
  • 401k Company Match (Up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
  • Professional Development, Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Policy Options
  • Opportunities for Career Advancement with an Industry Leader!

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