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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.
Global Finance Integration Manager
Job Summary
The Global Finance Integration (GFI) team is hiring a GFI Manager to join our expanding team in Equinix. This position provides the ideal candidate with the opportunity to be involved in delivering finance projects, including integration focusing on defining Finance Operating Model and system implementation, enhancements, support, and maintenance. Working with cross-functional departments at all levels, this role will facilitate planning and execution of finance projects and systems, supporting AMER, EMEA and APAC regions.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in finance projects and system implementation, including but not limited to:
- Develop strategies, plans and execute finance projects
- Review and analyze various commercial agreements to define Finance Operating Model
- Identify solution on gaps, prepare Business Requirements Document (BRD) and review Functional Design Document (FDD)
- Prepare detailed solution design documentation
- Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Manage and execute data cleansing activities, working closely with Data Migration Team
- Data mapping exercise
- Manage and execute system cut-over plan
- Produce project status reports, identifying issues and risks
- System support and maintenance of legal entity creation and finance modules readiness, working closely with Legal, Tax, Finance and IT team to build roadmap for new legal entity code and system deployment
- Facilitate sessions to help finance teams plan and organize ongoing cross-functional communication, accountability and status reviews throughout the finance projects and system implementation:
- Organize weekly track meeting with the functional teams
- Deliver training and knowledge transfer sessions to the functional teams
- Provide change management
- Provide post go-live supports and maintenance:
- Manage support requests to ensure timely and thorough resolution of issues and identify improvements to address repeat issues
- Monitor implemented systems and processes to ensure high performance
- Create and update project documentation (e.g. Playbook, Toolkits, Templates)
- Champion sustainable and forward-looking configurations by recognizing future needs aligned with the business roadmap.
- Configure applications in line with business goals and develop configuration standards.
- Keeps up to date with industry trends and vendor capabilities to produce robust functional designs. Research best practice and assess the latest innovations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- Qualified accountant with 8+ years of relevant work experience
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in Oracle Cloud, focus on GL, Accounting Hub, Global Intercompany, and Fixed Assets
- Must be able to “engineer” solutions based on the facts and circumstances on the ground
- Experienced in project management and presentation (material & delivery)
- Must be proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience producing high-quality process flows in Visio or similar
- Must be “hands-on” but also able to summarize complex issues and communicate to management
- The ability to engage and communicate effectively with multiple, cross-functional stakeholders across financial and non-financial disciplines and various levels
- Must be flexible and react to what will be a constantly changing environment
- Flexible to travel globally (up to 10%)
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Experience with Oracle EPM products like EDMCS, ARCS, FCCS, and PBCS is a plus
- Experience with SOX controls, compliance, and change management for business systems
- PMP / Prince2 qualified (or equivalent)
- Experience working on an Integration or similar projects
- Awareness of relevant USGAAP requirements
Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
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.
What We Do
Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX) is the world’s digital infrastructure company™, enabling digital leaders to harness a trusted platform to bring together and interconnect the foundational infrastructure that powers their success. Equinix enables today’s businesses to access all the right places, partners and possibilities they need to accelerate advantage. With Equinix, they can scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value.
