GROUP FP&A SENIOR ANALYST
Department: Finance - Group
Position type: Permanent
Location: Paris, France
Travel required: in Europe, occasionally
DATA4'S MISSION
DATA4 creates Smart & Scalable digital facilities for our customers. Our network of highly connected, resilient and sustainable data center campuses underpins our customers’ digital growth in Europe.
DATA4 Group finances, designs, constructs and operates its own data centers. Delivered through our data center campus model, we provide our customers with secure, scalable and high-performance data hosting solutions.
DATA4 VALUES
At DATA4 we are driven by our values. These are the core of everything we do – from the proactivity we show in delivering great outcomes for our clients, to the responsibility we show as a key contributor to the digital economy. Our three values are:
- To be entrepreneurial – we are teams of doers who make things happen - with autonomy, energy and a sense of responsibility
- To always take responsibility – for our impact on the people we work with, the society we are part of, and the environment in which we operate
- To constantly be adaptable – our business is designed to adapt, answering not only today’s challenges, but also anticipating what’s coming next
ABOUT THE ROLE
As Group FP&A Senior Analyst, your day-to-day involves a deep dive into financial data, turning numbers into narratives that inform our strategic decisions.
Your role will be pivotal in interfacing at Group level with the Country Heads of Finance and the Heads of Corporate departments, ensuring a seamless flow of financial information and insights across the platform. You will be responsible for analyzing financial trends, preparing reports, and contributing to strategic financial planning. Your insights will directly impact our decision-making process and guide the company towards profitable growth.
The Group FP&A Senior Analyst reports to the Group FP&A Operations Manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As an Group FP&A Senior Analyst, your responsibilities will consist of :
- Analyzing financial statements and reports to identify trends, opportunities, and areas of improvement.
- Preparing detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and forecasts.
- Conducting variance analysis and suggesting corrective actions.
- Collaborating with the Country Heads of Finance and the Heads of Corporate departments to ensure consistency and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Participating in budgeting and strategic planning, providing data-driven insights to guide the Group's decisions.
- Implementing and maintaining financial systems and controls to support the Group's growth.
- Financial modelling in the context of the Group Business Plan preparation and updates/reforecasts
- Supporting the Consolidation team for the quarterly consolidated accounts reporting (variance analysis and reconciliations with Management accounts)
- Performing quarterly and yearly SOX controls related to variance analyses (vs budget and previous year) and yearly budget
- Contributing to strategic Finance transformation projects (deployment of new tools, ensuring consistency of analytical referentials and charts of accounts)
These responsibilities are not exhaustive and will evolve in line with DATA4's dynamic growth.
RESPONSIBILITES IN TERMS OF IMS CERTIFICATIONS
Respect and enforce certification policies in terms of:
- H&S: Respect and enforce health and safety rules.
- Environment: Respect and enforce environmental policies.
- Information security: Respect and enforce information security policies
- Energy: Respect and enforce the policy of reducing energy consumption.
REQUIREMENTS
Education and experience
- You are a passionate and analytical individual with a degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- You have at least 5 years of experience in financial analysis and/or a similar role (corporate finance, audit) ; ideally you have already experienced recurring revenues -based business models.
Technical skills (required and preferred)
- You have strong accounting analysis knowledge.
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment, seeking to challenge and improve what already exists.
- Your analytical prowess, attention to detail, and ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights will drive your success in this role.
- You are comfortable both in macro analyses, details of analytical accounting and ERP-extracted data.
- You are fluent in English and French.
- You are proficient in using Microsoft tools, especially Excel and PowerBI. If you have already used and administered tools such as Sage and/or Yooz, this would be the cherry on the cake!
Finance specific skills
- Financial reporting
- Variance analysis
- Data analysis
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Strong accounting analysis knowledge
Soft skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
- Autonomous, proactive and team player
- Professional integrity
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Strong organizational, time management and multitasking skills
