Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Job Description:

• Build and lead Montera's forward-looking financial planning function as the company scales its hyperscale data center development platform
• Report directly to the Chief Financial Officer
• Own company-wide budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, project cash flow analysis, and executive reporting
• Partner with Development, Delivery, Procurement, People, Accounting, and executive leadership on financial visibility and decision-making
• Lead annual budgeting and planning, including templates, timelines, departmental inputs, consolidation, and leadership reporting
• Own and maintain the corporate financial model covering operating expenses, G&A, headcount, capitalized costs, and company-wide forecasts
• Manage ongoing forecasting and reforecasting activities
• Develop and maintain a rolling headcount model connecting hiring plans to operating budgets and cash flow
• Develop financial scenarios and sensitivity analyses
• Develop project-level cash flow forecasts for development spending, construction funding, and liquidity
• Evaluate project budgets, construction spending, change orders, contingencies, and cost variances
• Analyze data center development and construction metrics, including cost per MW, $/W, and project economics
• Track construction draw schedules, funding requirements, and projected cash outflows
• Identify financial risks, cost pressures, and opportunities to improve project financial performance
• Evaluate equipment purchasing decisions, payment terms, supplier deposits, milestone payments, and working capital requirements
• Assess cash flow implications of long-lead equipment purchases and procurement commitments
• Support commercial decisions through financial modeling, pricing analysis, and lease economics evaluation
• Assist in establishing a commercial deal desk for pricing discipline, approvals, and yield-on-cost analysis
• Develop analyses and recommendations for project investment decisions and commercial negotiations
• Build and maintain financial dashboards, KPIs, and executive reporting packages
• Report actual performance against budgets, forecasts, and company objectives
• Translate complex financial information into actionable recommendations
• Establish scalable planning processes, reporting tools, and analytical frameworks
• Improve financial data accuracy, reporting consistency, and operational visibility
• Improve processes, automate reporting, and strengthen financial decision-making

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field
• 6–10 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, development finance, project finance, or a related financial function
• Experience working within a data center developer, owner, or operator
• Strong understanding of data center development economics, construction costs, capital requirements, and project cash flows
• Demonstrated experience owning or significantly contributing to corporate budgeting, financial forecasting, and long-range planning
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills, including building and maintaining comprehensive financial models
• Experience partnering with development, construction, procurement, accounting, or other operational teams
• Strong understanding of project and construction finance, including budgets, cash flow forecasting, contingencies, and cost variance analysis
• Experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP system
• Ability to independently develop financial reporting, dashboards, and analytical tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to present financial information and recommendations to senior leadership
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced development environment
• Preferred: experience supporting financial planning for hyperscale data center development, construction, or operations
• Preferred: experience developing project cash flow models, construction spending forecasts, and capital expenditure plans
• Preferred: familiarity with data center financial metrics, including cost per MW, $/W, development yields, and lease economics
• Preferred: experience evaluating commercial agreements, procurement payment structures, or major capital commitments
• Preferred: background in investment banking, Big Four accounting, transaction advisory, or a similar environment, paired with meaningful operating experience
• Preferred: experience establishing FP&A processes, financial reporting frameworks, or corporate planning functions within a growing organization
• Preferred: ability to work independently, take ownership of ambiguous problems, and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders
• Professional, reliable remote work setup and appropriate availability during working hours

Benefits:

• Annual performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive health coverage; employer pays 90% of health premiums for employees and dependents
• Up to 8 weeks of paid time off per year, including holidays, PTO, and sick time
• Up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave after 6 months of employment
• 401(k) plan with immediate eligibility
• No 401(k) vesting requirement
• Employer 401(k) match contributions up to 6%
• Up to $3,500 annual reimbursement for approved courses, certifications, conferences, and professional development
• Remote work stipend
• Remote-first work environment
• Flexibility to consider the position at Senior Manager level based on relevant experience