Senior Manager, Strategic Finance

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.

Finance Department

Rapid and ambitious growth of the core business has resulted in Finance hiring top talent - internationally and at pace. Our global headcount continues to increase & this brings with it a number of exciting Finance projects & opportunities. If you join our Finance team, your career will accelerate on the back of your exposure to the kind of challenges & variety that come with being part of a growing global business.

Position Description

Essential Job Functions- Create and improve financial models to forecast profitability, cashflow, and funding requirements for new and existing projects- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project development process is reflected in the financial models and be agile to drive key processes to its conclusion- Work closely with the Director, FP&A and the CFO APAC and other regional executives to provide quantitative and relevant recommendation on strategic and financial topics, including new project investments, contract structure and pricing, equity requirements and debt funding- Own, source and prepare key financial documents and key performance indicators to prepare robust assumptions used by the Finance team to make data-driven and economically sound recommendations to Management and Shareholders- Suggest and implement innovative ideas or methods to improve Vantage Asia Pacific efficiency and profitability.

Duties- Prepare business case models for data center projects and present investment / contracting / pricing recommendations to top management- Define, create and maintain various databases related to projects in order to provide accurate and relevant data or assessment to top management- Contribute to, or drive, forecast models for Vantage APAC business- Contribute to, or drive, strategic planning model efforts related to organic or inorganic growth strategies- Support debt raising efforts in Asia Pacific by preparing relevant financial documents and analysis.- Prepare material for internal review and regular updates with the Board of Directors- Support senior management in strategic initiatives and analysis.

Job Requirements- Degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent
- _required_- 7+ years of relevant experience in related Corporate Finance / Private Equity / Valuations areas- Strong modelling skills is a must-
- Prior data center/digital infrastructure/commercial real estate investment experience is preferred but not required-
- Fundamental understanding of economics, financial statements, accounting and valuation concepts
- _required_- Highly proficient with MS Office Tools, especially Excel
- _required_- Unrelenting attention to detail and execution of instructions “hands on” attitude, entrepreneurial mind, team spirit
- _essential_- Ability to work independently, particularly when working remotely
- _essential_- Curious problem solver with a strong sense of urgency, responsibility & accountability
- _essential_- Excellent written/verbal communication & influencing skills - in English required, additional Asian language is a plus

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 an 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.

Safety and security always matter. During COVID, all positions that can work remotely have been, and appropriate steps have been taken to ensure the safety of employees in any position essential to be on site. Regardless of where you are working, technology to work effectively is provided on or in advance of your first day of employment.

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.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer