Finance Manager, Datacenter
AFL • Duncan, South Carolina • Full Time
Posted on Wed, Oct 7, 2026
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Business Partnership & P&L Leadership (35%)
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Own the North America Data Center P&L forecast, preparing and loading each forecast cycle (monthly forecasts, quarterly reforecasts, and the annual operating plan) in partnership with the Finance Director
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Serve as the embedded finance lead with the core business teams for assigned Hyperscale customers, owning customer-specific revenue, margin, and pricing outlooks
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Develop expertise in IBP processes, fostering continued process improvement and deep understanding of customer-specific unconstrained and constrained demand outputs
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Own the development of scenario analyses for strategic alternatives, presenting directly to the BU leadership team and the Commercial Review Team in IBP
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Build and maintain strategic financial models that evaluate market expansion, product innovation, and operational excellence opportunities
Performance Leadership & Executive Storytelling (30%)
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Contribute to the global Data Center financial story, integrating North America results into the consolidated view and translating results, risks, and opportunities into a clear and compelling narrative for executive leadership
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Lead monthly business reviews for assigned customers and product lines
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Create and deliver C-suite level presentations on business performance, strategic initiatives, and investment recommendations
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Develop and implement early-warning systems that identify performance gaps
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Supervise close activities for the North America P&L, ensuring timely and accurate P&L output in close partnership with Products Accounting and Operations Finance
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Build relationships with division-level finance leadership through regular interaction and project collaboration
Investment Strategy & Commercial Finance (20%)
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Partner with Product Line Management as primary finance liaison, influencing pricing strategies and commercial terms
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Lead capacity planning initiatives in partnership with Operations and Operations Finance teams
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Create portfolio optimization frameworks that evaluate product, customer, and market profitability
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Design and implement post-investment review processes that drive organizational learning
Leadership Engagement & Cross-Functional Influence (15%)
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Act as the Finance Director's primary backup, representing Data Center Finance in executive and senior leadership forums as needed
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Lead cross-functional project teams on strategic initiatives, building influence without authority
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Design and deliver financial acumen training to non-finance business partners
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Champion digital transformation initiatives that enhance analytical capabilities
Required Qualifications
Educational Background
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Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business
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MBA preferred or commitment to complete within role
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Professional qualification (CPA, CFA) highly valued
Professional Experience
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4-8 years of progressive finance experience with demonstrated acceleration
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Prior experience in strategic/commercial finance, FP&A, or Operations Finance
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Track record of leading complex projects and influencing senior stakeholders
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Experience supporting customer or key account P&Ls, including pricing and commercial terms, preferred
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Evidence of rapid career progression and expanding responsibilities
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Experience with IBP or S&OP processes highly desirable
Technical & Leadership Capabilities
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Advanced financial modeling and valuation expertise
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Executive-level communication, presentation, and financial storytelling skills
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Strategic thinking with pragmatic execution ability
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Demonstrated leadership potential through prior team or project leadership
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Strong commercial acumen and business judgment
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Change management and transformation experience
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Digital finance and advanced analytics proficiency, including Power BI or similar tools
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Comfortable facilitating both large and small audience meetings, driving action in the business through direct or indirect influence
What We Offer
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Hybrid Office Schedule for Qualifying Employees
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Flexible Time Off Policy
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401k Company Match (Up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
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Professional Development, Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
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Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Policy Options
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Opportunities for Career Advancement with an Industry Leader!
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