Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

At Rowan Digital Infrastructure, we are transforming data center delivery for speed and scale. Our mission is to deliver best-in-class data center solutions to hyperscale customers who share our commitment to sustainability, and to do so with an unwavering focus on efficiency, quality, and flexibility. Our data center solutions are tailored to our customers' needs and delivered by our exceptional end-to-end team. Rowan is assembling a strategic portfolio of data center sites in Tier 1 markets across the United States at various stages of development, and we're looking for incredible and passionate people to help us advance our company and our commitment to building a more sustainable future.


Rowan is backed by Quinbrook, a leading investor in the energy transition, and Blackstone, the world's largest alternative asset manager.


Ready to join us in transforming the future of data centers and sustainability? Apply now to explore exciting career opportunities at Rowan Digital Infrastructure and be a part of our mission to revolutionize data center delivery.


Role Summary

The Director of Finance will play a critical leadership role in helping shape Rowan's future while building a best-in-class finance organization from the ground up in a rapidly growing company at a defining moment in its journey. Serving as the financial business partner to Rowan's executive team and reporting directly to the Head of Finance.

This role owns the company's operating P&L and will lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, performance management, and executive reporting while building and scaling Rowan's FP&A capabilities in a high-growth environment. The Director will create the systems, processes, reporting frameworks, and planning disciplines needed to support better decision-making and partner closely with leaders across the organization.

If you are energized by building processes, creating structure from ambiguity, influencing strategic decisions, and growing alongside a business with significant ambitions, we want to hear from you. This role is not for someone seeking a highly structured environment. Success requires intellectual curiosity, ownership, resilience, and a willingness to solve complex problems in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting. It is a high-impact role with meaningful challenges and significant opportunity.

Travel: Ability to travel up to 10% for company meetings and site visits.

Location: Denver, CO (3-day hybrid in-office role)

Compensation: $175K -$215K (Offers Bonus)

Essential Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting Leadership

• Own the company's operating P&L, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and performance management across revenue, Opex, and SG&A
• Design and lead scalable monthly, quarterly, annual, and long-range planning processes that improve forecast accuracy and support strategic decision-making
• Develop financial models, scenario analyses, business cases, KPIs, and operational metrics to evaluate risk, opportunity, resource allocation, growth initiatives, and business performance
• Deliver insights and recommendations that influence executive decisions and strengthen companywide planning discipline
• Partner with Accounting during monthly close to ensure accurate, timely reporting and alignment between planning, forecasting, reporting, and accounting outcomes
• Improve financial reporting capabilities through automation, system implementation, and process optimization
• Support investor, lender, board, and executive reporting by preparing financial presentations, analyses, and documentation for strategic discussions and investment decisions

Executive Partnership & Leadership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Head of Finance and executive leadership team, presenting financial results, forecasts, risks, opportunities, and recommendations
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships, helping department leaders manage budgets, understand performance, and act on clear financial insights
• Foster accountability through transparent reporting, performance measurement, and clear communication of complex financial topics

Team Building & Organizational Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing FP&A team while helping build Rowan's future finance organization.
• Establish scalable processes, standards, best practices, and technology-enabled capabilities that improve finance operations and business insights.

Education, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 8-12+ years of progressive experience across FP&A, strategic finance, corporate finance, business finance, or related disciplines
• Experience owning or managing significant portions of a company's P&L.
• Demonstrated success leading annual budgets, forecasting processes, and long-range planning efforts
• Experience partnering with executive leadership teams on financial planning and strategic initiatives
• Proven people leadership experience with the ability to develop and scale high-performing teams
• Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical capabilities
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

• Builder mindset with the ability to create structure where none exists
• Thrives in fast-moving and evolving environments
• Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Highly accountable with strong ownership mentality
• Collaborative leader who develops strong partnerships across the organization
• Curious, analytical, and continuously seeking ways to improve the business

Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration

At Rowan, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery. Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful. We are headquartered in downtown Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington. Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S.

Here to support you

At Rowan, we want to make sure you can do great work. We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best.

• Hybrid working environment

• Team building and educational opportunities

• Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k)-company contribution

• Unlimited PTO

• RTD ECO pass or parking reimbursement

• Competitive compensation, bonus, and an incentive plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rowan Digital is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.