Finance Enablement Manager, Xscale

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Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.

A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

**Job Summary**

Equinix is seeking a strategic and execution-driven Finance Enablement Manager to join the xScale Finance Transformation Office. This role plays a critical part in leading and delivering joint venture finance initiatives in collaboration with partners, investors, and internal stakeholders. You’ll drive transformation projects from planning to execution while aligning with global finance systems, processes, and compliance standards.

**Responsibilities**

Program & Project Management
- Lead the planning, design, and execution of initiatives and projects for xScale joint ventures
- Define business and technical requirements in collaboration with functional teams
- Manage full project lifecycle including timelines, deliverables, resources, and risk mitigation

Finance Systems & Process Implementation
- Interpret commercial agreements to define finance requirements and translate into operational processes
- Partner with cross-functional teams (Finance, Legal, Tax, IT) to design scalable Finance operating models
- Develop and review functional design documents (FDDs) and oversee user acceptance testing (UAT)
- Coordinate system cutovers and provide post-go-live support to ensure stable operations
- Work with IT and Finance stakeholders to execute the system cutover plan
- Support legal entity creation and ensure readiness of finance system/modules, collaborating with Legal, Tax, Finance, and IT teams to build a roadmap for new legal entity codes and system deployment
- Provide post-go-live support, managing support requests for timely issue resolution from stakeholders

Governance, Communication & Change Management
- Deliver project status updates, leadership briefings, and stakeholder communication
- Identify, track, and manage risks, issues, and interdependencies
- Create project playbooks, toolkits, and templates for repeatable execution
- Facilitate training and change management activities for internal teams and JV partners

Continuous Improvement
- Recommend and implement improvements to processes, tools, and methodologies
- Champion standardization and efficiency across finance operations and system deployments

Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain strong relationships across global stakeholders
- Lead cross-functional meetings and serve as the primary liaison between business and technical teams
- Manage stakeholder expectations and foster transparent, proactive communication

**Qualifications**

Required
- 5+ years of experience in finance transformation, integration, or Finance system implementation
- Qualified Accountant (CPA, CA, or equivalent) with strong understanding of accounting principles
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud ERP (GL, Accounting Hub, Intercompany, Fixed Assets)
- Solid understanding of legal entity structures and operational readiness for finance systems
- Experience managing cross-functional projects in global, high-growth environments
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including PowerPoint, Smartsheet, Excel, JIRA, and Visio for documentation and reporting
- Strong project management, presentation, and organizational skills
- Willingness to travel as needed

Nice to Have
- Familiarity with SOX compliance, change control, and US GAAP.
- PMP, Prince2, or similar project management certification.
- Awareness of relevant US GAAP requirements.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.