Financial Analyst, Datacenter

Own the detailed analysis of North America P&L cost lines, specifically SG&A, R&D, material variances, and processing costs, and become the go-to subject matter expert on what drives them

Build and maintain the headcount plan and roster-level cost model, tracking actual versus plan for hires, attrition, open requisitions, and fully loaded cost per head

Perform manufacturing labor efficiency analysis, including labor hours per unit, earned versus actual hours, overtime, and productivity trends, in partnership with Operations and Operations Finance

Analyze material price, usage, and scrap variances and processing cost variances, identifying root causes with Operations, Supply Chain, and Products Accounting

Review non-labor SG&A and R&D spend (outside services, travel, software, prototype and test materials, and similar) at the cost center and account level to identify savings opportunities

Develop cost optimization recommendations with quantified financial impact, present them to finance and business leadership, and track the realization of savings over time

Prepare monthly variance analysis of actuals versus forecast, budget, and prior year, with clear, concise commentary on cost and customer drivers

Support North America P&L month-end close by reviewing cost center results, accruals, and reclasses, partnering closely with Products Accounting and Operations Finance

Lead the build of expense, headcount, and cost inputs for the annual operating plan and quarterly reforecasts

Maintain KPI dashboards and cost driver metrics that give early warning of spend, efficiency, and margin trends

Build robust, scalable financial models and reporting tools in Excel and Power BI, automating recurring reports to free time for analysis

Provide the analytical foundation behind the Data Center story, supporting the Finance Director and Finance Manager with ad hoc analysis, scenario models, and presentation-ready outputs

Improve data quality, cost reporting structures, and process efficiency across ERP and business intelligence tools

Document models, processes, and methodologies to ensure repeatability and knowledge transfer

3-5 years of progressive finance experience in FP&A, cost accounting, or operations/manufacturing finance

Experience in a manufacturing environment with standard costing and variance analysis strongly preferred

Hands-on experience with headcount planning, expense analysis, and budgetin

Exposure to customer-facing or commercial finance, including pricing or customer profitability analysis

Experience with IBP or S&OP processes highly desirable

Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; Power BI or similar BI tools strongly preferred

Strong understanding of standard costing, absorption, and manufacturing variances (material, labor, and overhead)

Proficiency with ERP systems and the ability to work with large, detailed data sets

Exceptional attention to detail combined with the ability to see the bigger picture and connect cost drivers to P&L outcomes

Ability to turn complex analysis into clear, actionable recommendations for both finance and non-finance audiences

Curious, proactive, and comfortable getting into the details with the manufacturing floor, engineering, and account teams

Builds strong relationships and influences without authority across commercial, operations, and accounting partners

Manages multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, high-growth environment