Business Analyst, Budget Planning & Financial Operations, Global
Vantage Data Centers · Remote - US ·
- Work mode
- Remote
- Employment
- Contract
- Category
- Business analysis
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Company size
- 501-1000
Vantage Data Centers · Remote - US ·
Supports budget planning, forecasting, and financial analysis to help business leaders manage approved budgets and financial commitments effectively. Analyzes spending trends, reconciles financial data, and collaborates with stakeholders to ensure resource optimization and informed decision-making.
Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.
About Vantage Data Centers
Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects, and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across 19 markets in North America, EMEA and APAC, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands. Vantage's business is growing exponentially, through a combination of greenfield market expansion and acquisitions.
Business Optimization & Vendor Management Department
The Business Optimization & Vendor Management team supports effective planning, financial visibility, operational discipline, and informed decision-making. The team partners with budget owners, business leaders, Finance, Procurement, and other stakeholders to maintain reliable planning information, monitor financial commitments, improve reporting, and strengthen processes that help the organization use its resources effectively.
Position Overview
The Business Analyst, Budget Planning & Financial Operations supports budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis activities that help business leaders effectively manage approved budgets and financial commitments throughout the year.
This role partners with budget owners and business leaders to maintain accurate forecasts, monitor spending, identify risks and opportunities, and keep assumptions aligned with current business needs. The analyst helps stakeholders avoid unexpected overspend while also identifying available funding and planned activities that may need action so approved resources are used effectively.
The ideal candidate is analytical, highly organized, and comfortable working directly with stakeholders. As the individual develops knowledge of the business and its planning processes, they will take an increasingly active role in recurring forecast discussions, budget reviews, and follow-up with assigned budget owners.
Essential Job Functions
Build productive working relationships with budget owners and business leaders.
Analyze budget, forecast, actual, committed, and planned spend information.
Perform variance analysis and identify the operational drivers behind changes in financial performance.
Job Requirements
Preferred Experience
Physical Demands and Special Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Final language should be reviewed with HR and Talent Acquisition for the approved work location and role classification.
Additional Details
Compensation range, job classification, approved work location, and location-specific benefits language will be added by HR and Talent Acquisition, as applicable.
We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.
Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.
Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.
Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.
Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.
Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.
Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.
We’ll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon—we’re excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!