Regional Finance Operations Manager
Key Skills
Job Description
Your role
- Monitor EMEA operational performance against targets periodically, identify corrective actions (repairs & maintenance, recurring capex, etc.), and prepare executive summaries for SLT discussions
- Lead and coordinate the forecasting and budgeting of energy expenses, operational expenditures, headcount and recurring capex across the region
- Deliver input, facilitate headcount discussions and coordinate alignment between operations, portfolio management, and HR at the regional level
- Produce business insights and prepare the relevant sections of the forecast, budget, long-range plan, and recurring management packs
- Review and analyze monthly utility and operating expense performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
- Support headcount and vacancy management for the region and facilitate decision making for corrective actions
- Support power pricing strategy and power recoverability analysis
- Provide financial insight and business intelligence, challenge operational stakeholders to drive efficiency and cost control
- Collaborate with the Regional Operations teams to ensure accurate and timely analysis and reporting of performance against budget, in depth understanding of key business drivers for deviations from budget. Facilitate definition of corrective actions
- Act as the Finance point of contact for energy and operational spend-related financial matters at a Region level
- Support development of recurring capex business cases and expansion capex business cases as needed
- Prepare and present performance management packages at Regional Operations meetings
- Deliver ad hoc analytics to support EMEA Procurement
- Contribute to the implementation of new finance systems, reporting tools and processes
What you’ll need
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or professional accounting or Finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CFA, CPA, MBA etc)
7+ years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 3+ years in a managerial or operational leadership role.
Strong background in financial planning & analysis (FP&A) and operational management.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and optimize business processes.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proven success partnering with executive teams.
Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., Oracle, Microsoft) and advanced Excel skills.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities
Core Responsibilities
The role involves managing operational finance activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis for energy, headcount, and capital expenditures across the EMEA region. It acts as a key liaison between finance and operations to ensure financial discipline, transparency, and strategic alignment.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business, along with a professional accounting qualification. A minimum of 7 years of progressive finance experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial or operational leadership capacity, is required.
About Digital Realty
Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Digital Realty brings companies and data together by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL®, the company's global data center platform, provides customers with a secure data "meeting place". Digital Realty enables its customers with the connected data communities that matter to them with a global data center footprint of 300+ facilities in 50+ metros across 30+ countries on six continents.