Senior FP&A Analyst - Global Lease

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We are seeking a Global Lease Sr. Analyst that is strategic and detail oriented to oversee the leasing lifecycle of infrastructure equipment across our global cloud platform. The ideal candidate will have experience managing and leasing data center equipment, expertise in negotiating with vendors along with deep knowledge of underlying financial and operational processes.
What You'll Do:

• Develop and execute leasing strategies aligned with infrastructure growth planLead the end-to-end equipment leasing program and strategy, including the decision framework for buy vs. lease and the selection of third-party capital partners.
• Act as the main contact for financing partners, track financing terms across lenders (rates, fees, covenants), support negotiations for new leases and refinancing, compare financing options and recommend the lowest-cost structure.
• Manage all facets of the lease portfolio, including maintaining a centralized register, tracking key financial terms (principal, interest, payment schedules, maturity), and monitoring for variances and refinancing needs.
• Coordinate and liaise equipment needs / orders between the Infrastructure, Engineering, Procurement teams and the appropriate capital partner throughout the procurement process.
• Coordinate the operational execution of new leases, including required documentation, timing, validating lease contracts against vendor invoices and funding with financing partners and internal teams.
• Provide financial forecasting support including producing monthly/quarterly lease schedules, forward-looking cash flow projections, delivering structured inputs for budgeting and long-range planning and ad-hoc analysis.
• Establish and maintain processes, including standard templates for tracking and creating clear workflows for new lease intake, contract approval, payment tracking, and handoff to accounting teams.
• Serve as the primary liaison and escalation point for all internal and external program stakeholders, including financing partners, Infrastructure, Legal, and Accounting teams.

• Bachelor's degree in a business, technical, or analytical field (e.g., Business Administration or Economics).
• Experience in financial modeling and forecasting and familiarity with accounting and finance concepts, such as cash flow management.
• Proven experience managing and leasing data center equipment, demonstrating deep knowledge of underlying financial and operational processes.
• Strong organizational, negotiation, and analytical skills to manage a large portfolio of leases, track detailed financial terms, and support lender negotiations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with capital partners, senior leadership and other program stakeholders.
• We recognize that talent comes in many forms. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualifications listed, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

• $93,600.00 - $125,000.00

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• We reward our employees. The salary range for this position is based on market data, relevant years of experience, and skills. You may qualify for a bonus in addition to base salary; bonus amounts are determined based on company and individual performance. We also provide equity compensation to eligible employees, including equity grants upon hire and the option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program.
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