Financial Analyst responsible for labor planning and financial insights at Vantage Data Centers. Collaborating with HR and operational leaders across North America.
Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and continuously refine labor planning models within Adaptive Planning to support headcount forecasting, staffing strategies, and labor cost visibility
Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, and operational leaders to validate staffing assumptions, hiring timelines, and labor‑related business drivers
Own the labor portion of the annual budget process, including building templates, consolidating inputs, and validating assumptions
Serve as the primary FP&A partner for labor‑related inquiries across multiple data center campuses in Canada and the United States
Assist in month end, quarterly, annual operating financial planning and financial reporting to various stakeholders working cross functionally with various teams, including business finance, accounting, and business operations
Support the month-end close process and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
Assist in developing and implementing financial policies, procedures, and internal controls
Deliver detailed variance analysis, identifying risks and opportunities, and effectively communicate results to senior leadership to influence tactical and strategic business decisions
Participate in Finance initiatives, including but not limited to process improvements, ad hoc analyses, and preparation of periodic reporting activities
Contribute to the continuous improvements of labor reporting and forecasting processes, including automation and data quality enhancements
Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by Management
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or Finance or a related field
Advanced proficiency with Workday Adaptive Planning, including model building, dashboard creation, and maintaining planning structures
Experience with Power BI and Power Query for building dashboards and automating labor reporting
Knowledge of Yardi Voyager is preferred but not required
Prior experience supporting labor planning, headcount forecasting, or compensation modeling in a multi‑site or operational environment
Proven ability to handle and analyze highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion and integrity
Ability to simplify, generate actionable business insights from complex datasets, rationalize & forecast business implications and develop recommendations/formulate business cases
Excellent verbal and written communication skills (French/English)
Ability to influence stakeholders to ensure business needs & goals are met
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, comfortable working with ambiguity and change
Self-motivated, able to work through multiple, competing priorities
Bilingualism (French and English) is required for this position due to the nature of the role, which involves interactions with counterparts in the same department, and stakeholders in the United States.
Benefits
Comprehensive suite of health and welfare benefits exceeding local expectations
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