Senior FP&A Analyst – Data Center Finance

Lambda

. Report to the Manager of DC / Infrastructure Finance and partner with Data Center Development, Data Center Operations, and Program Operations .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $152,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial modeling, budget management, and cost analysis within data center development and infrastructure finance. Proficient in reconciling financial data and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting quality and operational efficiency.

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Financial ModelingBudget ManagementData Center DevelopmentExcel SkillsProject Finance

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisCost ForecastingDriver-Based ModelsVariance AnalysisInvestment Returns

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationIndependent WorkProblem SolvingStakeholder Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

PigmentSQLNetSuiteCoupaEnterprise Planning Systems

Industry Keywords

Infrastructure FinanceConstructionColocationASC 842Capital-Intensive Business

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report to the Manager of DC / Infrastructure Finance and partner with Data Center Development, Data Center Operations, and Program Operations
Build and maintain data center development budgets for construction, site improvements, power and cooling infrastructure, and commissioning
Track actual costs, contractor commitments, change orders, remaining scope, estimates to complete, and total project costs
Evaluate contingency usage and scope or schedule changes; flag overruns and recommend corrective actions
Translate construction milestones, payment schedules, and commissioning plans into cash forecasts
Model financial impacts of delays, phased deployments, and capacity-readiness changes
Own site and construction payment forecasts for Corporate FP&A and Treasury
Own site operating cost forecasts and budget-versus-actual analysis across power, colocation, rent, maintenance, and other infrastructure costs
Build driver-based models using capacity, deployed GPUs, power consumption, and operating assumptions
Explain cost and margin variances and identify efficiency opportunities
Support financial evaluation of new sites, expansions, and infrastructure commitments, including returns, payback, and sensitivity analysis
Own site-level models for investment committee reviews and post-investment assessments
Develop site and project inputs for annual plans, quarterly forecasts, and long-range infrastructure plans
Partner with Accounting on accruals, cost coding, ASC 842 lease accounting inputs, and in-service timing
Reconcile site infrastructure and equipment budgets with Supply Chain Finance
Prepare project and site reporting for business reviews, executives, and Board materials
Connect project schedules, commitments, and financial actuals in repeatable reporting and planning tools
Build and maintain repeatable models and workflows in Pigment and AI-assisted tools
Improve infrastructure data, forecasts, and reporting quality as Lambda scales its data center portfolio

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
4+ years of experience in FP&A, project finance, infrastructure finance, or a related analytical role
Experience managing project budgets, capital spending forecasts, or operating cost models in data centers, construction, energy, telecom, or another capital-intensive business
Understanding of project commitments, actual costs, estimates to complete, and payment timing in financial forecasts
Strong financial modeling and Excel skills, including driver-based models and investment returns and scenarios
Comfort working in enterprise planning systems and building repeatable, automated workflows
Ability to reconcile financial and operational data, identify variance causes, and make practical recommendations
Clear communication with finance, engineering, construction, and operations stakeholders
Ability to work independently in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects and deadlines
Nice to have: data center development, construction, or commissioning experience
Nice to have: familiarity with colocation and lease contracts, ASC 842, power procurement, or PPAs
Nice to have: exposure to project finance, SPV structures, or powered land development
Nice to have: familiarity with GPU infrastructure, site capacity metrics (MW, PUE), or cloud infrastructure unit economics
Nice to have: working proficiency in SQL or BI tools, and experience with Pigment, NetSuite, or Coupa
Nice to have: prior startup or high-growth organization experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous cash & equity compensation
Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles
401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
Flexible paid time off plan
Designated work from home day currently Tuesday