Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Description
At Montera, we're building the future of digital infrastructure. Founder-led with $1.5B backed by Stonepeak, Montera is driven by a future-focused vision: to develop and operate hyperscale data centers essential for tomorrow's technology. Our mission is to deliver strategically located, hyperscale data centers designed for speed, reliability, and scalability. Backed by decades of experience in design, construction, and operations, we don't just build, we execute with purpose.
Our Values
Client First Alignment: We align every solution to our clients' goals
Speed with Certainty: Velocity matters. We deliver with urgency and precision
Operational Excellence: Decades of experience drive our high standards
Safety & Integrity: Safety is non-negotiable. We lead with integrity and transparency
Ownership Mentality: We think like owners, because we are
Position Overview:
The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis is responsible for building and leading Montera's forward-looking financial planning function as the company continues to scale its hyperscale data center development platform.
Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this role will own company-wide budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, project cash flow analysis, and executive reporting. The position partners closely with Development, Delivery, Procurement, People, Accounting, and executive leadership to provide financial visibility, improve planning processes, and support strategic and operational decision-making.
The ideal candidate brings strong financial modeling capabilities, a practical understanding of data center development and construction economics, and experience managing financial planning activities in a capital-intensive environment. Success in this role means establishing reliable financial forecasts, creating scalable planning and reporting processes, and delivering actionable financial insights that support company growth.
This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys building processes, models, dashboards, and reporting infrastructure from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities and Deliverables:
Corporate Financial Planning & Forecasting
Lead the annual budgeting and planning process, including development of templates, planning timelines, departmental inputs, financial consolidation, and leadership reporting
Own and maintain the corporate financial model, including operating expenses, G&A, headcount, capitalized costs, and company-wide financial forecasts
Manage ongoing forecasting and reforecasting activities to provide visibility into financial performance, spending trends, and future funding requirements
Partner with People and Accounting to develop and maintain a rolling headcount model that connects hiring plans to operating budgets and cash flow
Develop financial scenarios and sensitivity analyses to evaluate business decisions, resource allocation, and long-term financial impacts
Project Financial Analysis & Cash Flow Management
Develop and maintain project-level cash flow forecasts to provide visibility into development spending, construction funding requirements, and overall liquidity
Partner with Development and Delivery teams to evaluate project budgets, construction spending, change orders, contingencies, and cost variances
Analyze key development and construction financial metrics, including cost per megawatt (MW), dollars per watt ($/W), and overall project economics
Track construction draw schedules, funding requirements, and projected cash outflows to support financial planning and capital management
Identify financial risks, cost pressures, and opportunities to improve project financial performance
Procurement & Commercial Financial Support
Collaborate with Procurement to evaluate equipment purchasing decisions, payment terms, supplier deposits, milestone payments, and working capital requirements
Assess the financial and cash flow implications of long-lead equipment purchases and major procurement commitments
Support commercial decision-making through financial modeling, pricing analysis, and evaluation of lease economics
Assist in establishing a commercial deal desk to support pricing discipline, financial approvals, and yield-on-cost analysis
Develop financial analyses and recommendations that support project-level investment decisions and commercial negotiations
Financial Reporting, Analytics & Process Development
Build and maintain financial dashboards, key performance indicators, and executive reporting packages for the CFO and leadership team
Provide clear financial reporting on actual performance against budgets, forecasts, and company objectives
Translate complex financial information into actionable recommendations for executive and cross-functional stakeholders
Establish scalable financial planning processes, reporting tools, and analytical frameworks as the organization grows
Partner with Accounting and other business functions to improve financial data accuracy, reporting consistency, and operational visibility
Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, automate reporting, and strengthen financial decision-making across the organization
Requirements
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field
6-10 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, development finance, project finance, or a related financial function
Experience working within a data center developer, owner, or operator
Strong understanding of data center development economics, construction costs, capital requirements, and project cash flows
Demonstrated experience owning or playing a significant role in corporate budgeting, financial forecasting, and long-range planning
Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills, including experience building and maintaining comprehensive financial models
Experience partnering with development, construction, procurement, accounting, or other operational teams
Strong understanding of project and construction finance, including budgets, cash flow forecasting, contingencies, and cost variance analysis
Experience with NetSuite or a comparable enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
Ability to independently develop financial reporting, dashboards, and analytical tools
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information and recommendations to senior leadership
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced development environment
Preferred Skills:
Experience supporting financial planning for hyperscale data center development, construction, or operations
Experience developing project cash flow models, construction spending forecasts, and capital expenditure plans
Familiarity with data center financial metrics, including cost per MW, $/W, development yields, and lease economics
Experience evaluating commercial agreements, procurement payment structures, or major capital commitments
Background in investment banking, Big Four accounting, transaction advisory, or a similar environment, paired with meaningful operating experience
Experience establishing FP&A processes, financial reporting frameworks, or corporate planning functions within a growing organization
Ability to work independently, take ownership of ambiguous problems, and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
Remote Work: Montera operates as a remote-first company. Employees are expected to maintain a professional, reliable remote work setup and appropriate availability during working hours
Travel Requirements: Travel may be required for meetings, company planning sessions, and other business activities, depending on organizational needs
Physical Demands: This role primarily involves standard office and computer-based work, including participation in virtual and in-person meetings, financial analysis, and regular communication with internal stakeholders
Montera will provide reasonable accommodations to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the role, consistent with applicable law
Benefits
Why Join Montera?
At Montera, you'll shape the next generation of digital infrastructure while being supported by a team that values integrity, collaboration, and long-term partnership. We're a remote-first company that empowers our people with flexibility, ownership, and meaningful rewards.
This position offers the opportunity to help establish the FP&A function within a growing data center infrastructure platform. Rather than managing a narrow piece of financial planning within a large organization, you'll partner directly with the CFO and company leadership across development, construction, procurement, and commercial decision-making.
For the right candidate, there is flexibility to consider the position at the Senior Manager level based on relevant data center development and construction finance experience.
Compensation:
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