Business Operations, Expense Expert
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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.
Job Summary
The Business Operations, Expense job family is a subset within FP&A that supports the Operations function and are responsible for transactional & administrative type finance tasks at a Data Center level. A key part of the role is the management of the procure to pay process, including dealing with Account Payables queries and vendor issues. In addition, the team will play an important part in gathering and con
Responsibilities
Business Partnering
- This role leads the P2P process. Working as the glue between Payables, IBX sites team, Suppliers and Purchasing
- Creation of the Purchase Requests and is the Oracle super user supporting the IBX
- Ensure compliance of Purchase Requests (5 W's), all required contracts/legal approvals, accounting codes and competitive bids
- Manages full cycle of contract administrations which includes liaising between legal & IBX teams
- Shares insights with business leaders and Finance management as appropriate to improve business operations
Reporting
- Creates operations financial reporting documents for Ops Site & Functional Leaders, uses key metrics and insightful variance ana lysis and commentary ( i.e. monthly management deck,
- quarterly regional performance reviews, quarterly forecast presentations, budget presentations, etc.) for the purposes of cos t a nalysis
- Provides process improvement recommendations
- Tracks exact spend against budget by PO/Project (Capex & Opex) using mechanisms such as weekly tracker reviewing commitments
- Utilize a planning tool (system) Access to use PBCS tool is ideal
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Forecasting
- Collect, Consolidate and review of budget inputs and submit to Finance Partners
- Provides analysis for quarterly and annual cost and budget forecasts
- Highlights actual vs. target discrepancies and trends as appropriate
- Provides analysis to compare trends and make sure submissions are within targets
- Revise forecast with finance based on factors like actual trends
Qualifications
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Professional accounting certification
- Minimum of 5-8 years of solid accounting experience, with at least 2-3 years in a supervisory role
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel e.g Marco, pivot table); Capable for Power Query, Power Automate, Python is preferred
- Fluent in English, Cantonese and preferably in good Mandarin
- Familiar with budget management, cost control, data analysis, and other finance-related tasks
- Strong analytical mindset, excellent communication with various sub-team and colleagues, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Mental Health Benefits
- Health Reimbursement Account
- On-Site Gym
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Fitness Subsidies
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
Work Flexibility
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
- Casual Dress
- Snacks
Vacation and Time Off
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Paid Vacation
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
Professional Development
- Internship Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Leadership Training Program
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Lunch and Learns
Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program