Data Center Expense Analyst

Who are we?Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything - maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. You'll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you-because when you feel valued, you're empowered to do your best work.If the intent is to attract candidates with strong financial acumen, budgeting expertise, Excel proficiency, and analytical problem-solving skills, I'd shift the emphasis away from procurement administration and toward financial ownership, variance analysis, forecasting, and expense management.Revised Job SummarySupports the financial management of Data Center Operations expenses through detailed budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and expense tracking. This role serves as a key partner between Operations and Finance, ensuring operational spending is accurately planned, monitored, and reported. The ideal candidate excels in complex Excel-based analysis, financial problem solving, and identifying trends, risks, and opportunities within large data sets. Success in this role requires a highly analytical, methodical approach, strong attention to detail, and the ability to translate financial information into actionable business insights.Key ResponsibilitiesExpense Management & Financial AnalysisOwn the analysis and monitoring of Data Center operating expenses, commitments, and spend trends.Perform detailed variance analysis between actuals, forecasts, and budgets, identifying risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.Investigate financial discrepancies and spending anomalies, providing recommendations and resolution plans.Use advan