Senior FP&A Analyst - Global Lease

Overview

A leading cloud infrastructure provider is seeking a Global Lease Senior Analyst to oversee the leasing lifecycle of infrastructure equipment across its global cloud platform. This role requires strategic thinking, attention to detail, and experience managing and leasing data center equipment. The ideal candidate will have expertise in vendor negotiations and a strong understanding of financial and operational leasing processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute leasing strategies aligned with the infrastructure growth plan.
• Lead the end-to-end equipment leasing program, including buy vs. lease decision frameworks and selection of third-party capital partners.
• Serve as the primary contact for financing partners; track financing terms such as rates, fees, and covenants.
• Support lease negotiations, refinancing efforts, and recommend cost-effective financing structures.
• Manage the lease portfolio by maintaining a centralized register and tracking key financial terms (principal, interest, payment schedules, maturity).
• Monitor lease variances and refinancing needs.
• Coordinate equipment needs and orders between Infrastructure, Engineering, Procurement teams, and capital partners.
• Oversee operational execution of new leases, including documentation, timing, contract validation against vendor invoices, and funding coordination.
• Provide financial forecasting support, including monthly/quarterly lease schedules, cash flow projections, budgeting inputs, and ad-hoc analyses.
• Establish and maintain standardized processes and templates for lease tracking, contract approval, payment tracking, and accounting handoff.
• Act as the primary liaison and escalation point for internal and external stakeholders including financing partners, Infrastructure, Legal, and Accounting teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related analytical or technical field.
• Experience in financial modeling, forecasting, and familiarity with accounting and finance concepts such as cash flow management.
• Proven experience managing and leasing data center equipment with deep knowledge of financial and operational leasing processes.
• Strong organizational, negotiation, and analytical skills to manage a large lease portfolio and support lender negotiations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively engage capital partners, senior leadership, and other stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced technology or cloud infrastructure environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement leasing strategies aligned with business growth.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $93,600 to $125,000 annually.
• This is a remote position.
• Potential eligibility for performance-based bonuses.
• Equity compensation including grants upon hire and participation in an Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Access to professional development resources including conference reimbursements, training, and online learning platforms.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Employee Assistance Program, flexible time off, and local employee meetups.

Location

• Remote

Applicants are encouraged to apply even if their experience does not perfectly match all qualifications, as diverse backgrounds are valued. Candidates may apply to a maximum of three positions within any 180-day period to promote thoughtful applications and better role matching.