5+ years of experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or capital planning, ideally in capital project evaluation
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics preferred
Strong knowledge of financial modeling and valuation techniques (NPV, IRR, discounted cash flow)
Experience in Data Center, Infrastructure, Technology, Construction, Banking, Private Equity, or Real Estate is a plus
Advanced Excel modeling skills, including complex, multi-scenario financial models
Responsibilities
Lead financial modeling and analysis for capital projects
Build and maintain detailed financial models to evaluate projects
Develop investment proposals for Executive and Board approval
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate project inputs
Provide ongoing financial support post-approval, including variance analysis
Update forecasts and models as project parameters change
Analyze deal and unit economics for long-term planning
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and growth
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
Engagement in high-impact capital projects
Access to advanced financial planning tools and systems
Supportive culture that values process improvement and excellence
Full Job Description
Title: Senior Financial Analyst
The Senior Financial Analyst will provide the financial modeling and analysis required to support capital projects, from initial business case development through Executive and Board approval, as well as ongoing financial support once a project is approved and underway. This position reports to the Director of Finance.
Primary Responsibilities
Primary finance responsibility for financial modeling and analysis to support capital projects across the business
Build and maintain detailed financial models (NPV, IRR, payback period, sensitivity analysis) to evaluate proposed capital projects
Develop investment proposals and presentations for Executive and Board-level approval of capital projects, outlining anticipated returns, risks, and strategic implications
Partner with Engineering, Construction/Development, Operations, and Procurement to gather assumptions and validate capital project inputs
Provide ongoing financial support once a project is approved, including budget-to-actual tracking, variance analysis, and monitoring KPIs on capital deployment efficiency
Update forecasts and models as project scope, cost, or timing changes throughout the project lifecycle
Analyze deal and unit economics for new sites and facilities to support long-term capacity planning
Perform ad hoc and project-specific financial analyses (e.g., ROI comparisons, lease-vs-buy, make-vs-buy)
Experience/Education
5+ years of experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or capital planning, ideally supporting capital project evaluation and approval
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics preferred
Strong knowledge and experience in financial modeling, valuation techniques (NPV, IRR, discounted cash flow), capital budgeting, and sensitivity modeling and interpretation
Candidates with experience in the Data Center industry, Infrastructure, Technology, Construction, Banking, Private Equity or Real Estate environments are strongly encouraged to apply
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Advanced Excel modeling skills, including experience building and auditing complex, multi-scenario financial models
Familiarity with financial planning and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Anaplan, or similar) is a plus
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, in leading teams and coordinating with peers and other disciplines cross functionally to drive projects/issues to closure
Commitment to organizational excellence and constant awareness to seek opportunities to improve processes/quality of deliverables
Superb ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects/responsibilities
Proven ability to meet committed timelines, leveraging assistance/input from peers
Strong and effective team player in working with various disciplines and peer groups; can cover all gamut of tasks required to 'getting a job done'
Strong attention to detail
Comfortable operating with a degree of ambiguity and incomplete information in a fast-paced, evolving environment
The pay range for this role is:
110,000 - 120,000 USD per year (HQ)
About EdgeConneX
EdgeConneX is a data center provider that specializes in edge computing. The company was founded in 2009 by Randy Brouckman and is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. EdgeConneX operates data centers in more than 30 markets across North America, Europe, and South America. The company's data centers are designed to provide low-latency connectivity to local markets and to enable the delivery of content and applications at the edge of the network. EdgeConneX's customers include cloud service providers, content delivery networks, and other companies that require high-performance computing and storage infrastructure.
