Regional Finance Operations Manager

Digital Realty
London, United Kingdom
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for finance professionals with operational leadership experience who coordinate cross-functional teams and analyze complex financial data in the EMEA region.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 7+ years in finance and 3+ years in a managerial role who can coordinate cross-functional teams
    — “7+ years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 3+ years in a managerial or operational leadership role.”
  • Individuals with expertise in energy and operational spend analysis, and a strong FP&A background
    — “Support power pricing strategy and power recoverability analysis”
  • Professionals skilled in financial systems and advanced Excel who can deliver timely performance reporting
    — “Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., Oracle, Microsoft) and advanced Excel skills.”

Things to consider

  • The role demands a deep understanding of regional operational drivers and budget variances
    — “in depth understanding of key business drivers for deviations from budget.”
  • Requires regular participation in executive-level discussions and presentations
    — “prepare executive summaries for SLT discussions”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in leading cross-functional initiatives and optimizing business processes
    — “Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and optimize business processes.”
  • Emphasize your track record in financial planning and analysis, particularly in energy and operational spend
    — “Lead and coordinate the forecasting and budgeting of energy expenses, operational expenditures, headcount and recurring capex across the region.”
  • Showcase your ability to challenge stakeholders and drive cost efficiency and process improvements
    — “Challenge operational stakeholders to drive efficiency and cost control.”
  • Include examples of producing business insights and supporting strategic decision-making with data
    — “Produce business insights and prepare the relevant sections of the forecast, budget, long-range plan, and recurring management packs.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • monitoring and improving operational performance
  • forecasting and budgeting energy expenses
  • facilitating headcount discussions
  • producing business insights
  • supporting power pricing strategy
Typical background
financeaccountingbusiness

Skills & requirements

Required

Financial Planning & AnalysisOperational ManagementCross-functional LeadershipFinancial Systems ProficiencyStrategic ThinkingProblem-solving

Preferred

Energy Pricing StrategyPower Recoverability AnalysisAnaplan Platform Knowledge

Stack & domain

Financial Planning & Analysis (fp&a)Operational ManagementOracleMicrosoftAdvanced ExcelCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsStrategic ThinkingProblem-solvingACAACCACFACPAMBAFinanceAccountingBusiness

About the role

Original posting from Digital Realty

Your role

Monitor EMEA operational performance against targets periodically, identify corrective actions (repairs & maintenance, recurring capex, etc.), and prepare executive summaries for SLT discussionsLead and coordinate the forecasting and budgeting of energy expenses, operational expenditures, headcount and recurring capex across the regionDeliver input, facilitate headcount discussions and coordinate alignment between operations, portfolio management, and HR at the regional levelProduce business insights and prepare the relevant sections of the forecast, budget, long-range plan, and recurring management packsReview and analyze monthly utility and operating expense performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunitiesSupport headcount and vacancy management for the region and facilitate decision making for corrective actionsSupport power pricing strategy and power recoverability analysisProvide financial insight and business intelligence, challenge operational stakeholders to drive efficiency and cost controlCollaborate with the Regional Operations teams to ensure accurate and timely analysis and reporting of performance against budget, in depth understanding of key business drivers for deviations from budget. Facilitate definition of corrective actions Act as the Finance point of contact for energy and operational spend-related financial matters at a Region levelSupport development of recurring capex business cases and expansion capex business cases as needed Prepare and present performance management packages at Regional Operations meetingsDeliver ad hoc analytics to support EMEA ProcurementContribute to the implementation of new finance systems, reporting tools and processes 

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or professional accounting or Finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CFA, CPA, MBA etc)

7+ years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 3+ years in a managerial or operational leadership role.

Strong background in financial planning & analysis (FP&A) and operational management.

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and optimize business processes.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proven success partnering with executive teams.

Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., Oracle, Microsoft) and advanced Excel skills.

Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities

Source: Digital Realty careers

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