Financial Analyst

Position Overview:

Fleet Data Centers is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support financial planning, reporting, and procurement controls across our data center development and operations. You will partner with Design, Construction, Engineering, Delivery & Planning, and Procurement teams to help manage budgets, track costs, and ensure accurate purchase-order processing through tools like Procore and NetSuite. This is a hands-on, analytical role and plays a supporting role in budget development, cashflow forecasting and financial performance measurement.  The right candidate is an inquisitive, data-driven individual who is able to work independently with supporting direction to achieve objectives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather financial data from multiple systems and prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for management.
• Collect, organize, and analyze spend patterns, key metrics, and business performance trends.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, and cash-flow updates in partnership with FP&A leadership.
• Build working relationships with functional teams (Construction, Engineering, Procurement, Accounting) to understand business drivers and cost impacts.
• Manage the purchase order process from creation through fulfillment, ensuring accurate 3-way matching across Procore, NetSuite, invoices, and receipts.
• Assist with RFP processes by coordinating submissions, evaluating vendor quotes, and supporting cost/metric comparisons.
• Maintain cost trackers, committed-vs-actual reporting, and financial documentation to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Perform variance and financial analysis to highlight insights and support operational decision-making.
• Ensure adherence to expense policies and financial controls across projects.
• Support continuous improvement, standardization, and automation of financial processes and reporting workflows.
• Complete ad hoc analysis, special projects, and cross-functional financial support as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting is required.
• Basic understanding of GAAP and financial statements
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience, including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis & reporting (or a related role)
• Experience or knowledge within the Data Center Construction & Operations/Infrastructure a plus
• Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft applications
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• Interpersonal skills to interact and work with multiple levels and functions within the Company
• Capable of extracting and communicating data with relevant, consumable and actionable takeaways
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality outputs with minimal oversight
• Results-oriented with the demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with varying timelines
• Intellectually curious with a problem-solving orientation
• High ethical standards & integrity

Key Competencies:

• Integrity and Ethical Standards: Build trust, ensure fairness, and foster long-term, transparent relationships with suppliers.
• Effective Communication: The ability to clearly convey expectations and requirements to suppliers and negotiation parties, while understanding their needs and concerns. Comfortable delivering written and verbal presentations to internal leadership teams.
• Emotional Intelligence (EQ):  Ability to understand the emotions, cultural nuances, and motivations of others, while effectively managing one's own emotions during high-pressure negotiations.
• Strategic Thinking: Recognize how supplier relationships and negotiations align with the broader organizational goals, while aiming for outcomes that benefit both parties.
• Critical Thinking Skills: Finding innovative solutions and being flexible in addressing unexpected challenges.
• Analytical Ability: Make data-driven decisions, assess cost structures, and identify potential risks, ensuring informed and strategic outcomes.
• Influence and Persuasion: Able to effectively advocate for their position, build consensus, and secure favorable agreements without compromising relationships.
• Operational Paranoia: Anticipate risks, identify vulnerabilities, and proactively implement mechanisms to prevent and minimize disruptions and safeguard safety, security, availability, and scale.
• Relationship Management: Cultivate trust, collaboration, and long-term partnerships, while building a broad network that provides valuable benchmarking, industry insights, and alternative sourcing options.
• Leadership and Team Management: Inspire and guide teams to achieve their objectives while enhancing performance, effectively managing disputes, and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Expected Salary Range:  $80,000 – $100,000 including Bonus

Location: Seattle, WA (Mercer Island), but will also consider candidates from Denver, CO, and Alexandria, VA.

Fleet Data Centers Employment

Fleet Data Center employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, standard paid holidays, and unlimited PTO.  

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the organization's ongoing needs.

Fleet Data Centers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

If you need assistance applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at [email protected].

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