Data Center Expense Analyst

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Job Summary

The Data Center Expense Analyst is the primary finance operations partner for Data Center Operations in Italy. The role supports budget management, forecasting, Procure-to-Pay (P2P) activities, reporting, and vendor issue resolution while ensuring financial compliance and operational efficiency

Responsibilities

Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Management

• Create and manage Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and support Purchase Order (PO) lifecycle activities for Italy

• Monitor PR and PO performance metrics and identify opportunities for process optimization

• Partner with internal stakeholders, suppliers, Procurement, and Accounts Payable to resolve PO and invoice-related issues

• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and financial controls

• Support supplier onboarding activities and assist stakeholders with procurement-related processes

• Actively track commitments, unbilled POs, and aged transactions to drive timely resolution

Budget Management & Forecasting

• Coordinate budget and forecast submissions from Data Center Operations teams across Italy

• Consolidate financial inputs and perform analysis to support monthly and quarterly forecasting cycles

• Monitor budget utilization, commitments, and spend trends

• Identify variances and provide recommendations to improve forecast accuracy

• Support reforecasting activities and budget adjustments throughout the fiscal year

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Produce commitment tracking reports and provide actionable insights to Operations and Finance teams

• Support month-end close activities, including accrual preparation and variance analysis

• Generate KPI reporting related to financial process compliance, receipting performance, and operational execution

• Analyze Actuals vs. Forecast performance and communicate findings to stakeholders

• Prepare management-ready summaries, dashboards, and recommendations

Business Partnership & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary finance operations contact for Data Center Operations teams in Italy

• Build strong relationships with Operations leaders, Finance, Procurement, Accounts Payable, and suppliers

• Support business-critical escalations involving payments, invoices, budget management, and operational spend

• Ensure budget, forecast, and month-end deliverables are completed accurately and on time

• Facilitate communication between the business and Finance teams to meet operational and financial objectives

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, controls, and financial visibility

• Participate in process improvement initiatives across Procure-to-Pay, budgeting, and reporting activities

• Promote best practices and provide guidance to stakeholders on financial processes and policies

• Support implementation of new tools, reporting enhancements, and automation initiatives

Qualifications

• High School diploma

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Preferred

• Experience in finance operations, accounting, procurement, budgeting, or financial analysis

• Experience working with ERP and Procure-to-Pay systems (e.g., Oracle, Coupa, SAP, or similar)

Language

• Fluent verbal and written Italian

• Fluent verbal and written English

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

Italy - ML2 Milan : 37,100 - 55,700 EUR / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.