Job SummaryThe Senior Director, xScale FP&A will lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance management for Equinix's xScale business. This role serves as the financial backbone for a highly capital-intensive, global hyperscale infrastructure platform, ensuring alignment between growth strategy, capital deployment, joint venture (JV) economics, and operational performance.
The role is responsible for driving an integrated financial view across development, operations, and monetization, partnering closely with Asset Management, Corporate FP&A, Treasury, Accounting, and Strategy to deliver clear, decision-ready insights to senior leadership.
ResponsibilitiesFinancial Planning & Forecasting- Lead end-to-end planning cycles (annual budget, quarterly forecasts, long-range planning) for xScale globally
- Develop integrated financial models linking development pipeline, operations, and JV structures
- Ensure forecasts are accurate, explainable, and aligned with enterprise guidance
Performance Management & Insights- Drive performance reporting across revenue, NOI, capex, and return metrics
- Provide actionable insights on business drivers, risks, and opportunities
- Support preparation of executive and board-level materials
Capital & Investment Analytics- Partner with Treasury, Corp Dev, and Asset Management on capital allocation decisions
- Evaluate JV structures, monetization strategies, and investment returns
- Support financing, refinancing, and asset sale processes with robust analytics
Operating Model & Cross-Functional Alignment- Define and evolve the FP&A operating model for a scaled, global xScale platform
- Coordinate inputs across regions, functions, and JV stakeholders to ensure a consistent financial narrative
- Align resource requirements and cost structures with business maturity (development vs. stabilized assets)
Business Partnership- Serve as a strategic partner to xScale leadership across development, operations, and asset management
- Challenge assumptions and ensure financial discipline in decision-making
- Enable trade-off decisions balancing growth, returns, and capital efficiency
Process Excellence & Transformation- Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, tools, and data integrity
- Support automation, standardization, and scalability of planning and reporting processes
- Enhance speed and quality of insights to keep pace with business growth
Team Leadership- Build and lead a high-performing FP&A team (direct and matrixed)
- Develop talent, establish clear roles and accountability, and foster a culture of ownership and collaboration
- Partner across global teams to deliver a coordinated finance function
QualificationsExperience- 10-15+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or investment finance
- Experience in capital-intensive industries (e.g., infrastructure, real estate, data centers, or similar) strongly preferred
- Proven track record of supporting complex, global, and multi-entity environments (e.g., joint ventures, partnerships)
- Experience working with senior executives and contributing to strategic decision-making
Skills & Capabilities- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights
- Deep understanding of planning processes, forecasting methodologies, and performance management
- Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels
- Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management capabilities
- Experience driving process improvement and scalable operating models
Leadership- Demonstrated ability to lead through influence in a highly matrixed organization
- Strong executive communication skills (written and verbal)
- High level of accountability, ownership, and attention to detail
Preferred- Experience with hyperscale infrastructure, data centers, or telecom
- Familiarity with JV structures, asset monetization, and investor reporting
- Experience working in a global organization across AMER, EMEA, and APAC
Key Success Factors- Ability to balance speed and rigor in a high-growth environment
- Strong ownership mindset with a focus on outcomes
- Capability to connect strategy, financials, and execution into a coherent narrative
The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:
United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 177,000 - 265,000 USD / Annual
United States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 213,000 - 319,000 USD / 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.
Equinix BenefitsAs an employee, you become important to Equinix's success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we're providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you'll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.
Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.
US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.
This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.
