Equinix · 1 day ago
Enterprise Data Product Lead / Business Partner, Finance Function Director
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
CAD$182K/yr - CAD$272K/yr
6+ years expEquinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, and they are seeking a Director of Data Product Management—Finance to lead their Finance data & analytics product strategy and roadmap. This role will partner closely with Finance and business leadership to develop high-impact data products that enhance financial operations and insights.
Cloud Data ServicesData CenterInformation TechnologyInfrastructureInternetSoftware
Responsibilities
Build deep trusted advisor relationships with CFO staff, FP&A, Controllership, Tax, Treasury, and Audit teams by understanding their strategic objectives, operating cadence, and financial processes (e.g., budgeting, forecasting, financial close, management reporting)
Translate Finance pain points—such as forecast drift, margin visibility, multi-dimensional cost allocations, capital planning, risk governance, and reporting automation—into data product solutions
Set stakeholder expectations with transparency and clarity; proactively balance quick win delivery and foundational platform efforts
Develop solutions, lead, and manage problems that may be ambiguous and lacking clear precedent by framing problems, generating hypotheses, and making recommendations from a perspective that combines both, problem-solving and product-specific expertise
Stay current on Finance-specific AI and analytics trends—AI-driven forecasting, predictive cash flow modeling, margin waterfall automation, anomaly detection, ESG reporting, tax scenario modeling
Introduce best-in-class external practices for digital finance transformation, autonomous planning, and governance frameworks (SOX, GDPR, data privacy)
Influence finance strategy by demonstrating how AI and analytics can drive working capital efficiency, optimized CapEx planning, cost-to-serve transparency, and improved capital allocation
Develop a Data Product Strategy for your functional stakeholders, in alignment with Strategic business goals, and short term/long term priorities
Lead development of finance-grade semantic data models (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, margin waterfall, cost center hierarchy) and integrate with enterprise Data Platform
Productize analytics services such as AI-based forecasting engines, financial planning datasets, profitability dashboards, automated close insights, management reporting packs, and governance-enabled data catalogs
Design products optimized for ease of use, forecast accuracy, automation of manual processes, secure financial workflows, audit readiness, and executive-grade insights
Manage budgets associated with Finance data product investments and communicate value realization metrics (accuracy improvement, reporting cycle time reduction, process automation ROI)
Qualification
Required
Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Engineering, Physics, Economics, or a related quantitative field
Strong knowledge of Finance concepts: FP&A, financial planning & forecasting, profitability modeling, management reporting, capital planning, margin and cost analytics, SOX, and compliance
6-8+ years in Product Management, ideally with experience building Finance analytics products (EPM, FP&A, ERP-integrated analytics, forecasting engines, etc.)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proven track record of building strong relationships with business stakeholders
Proven ability to lead cross-functional stakeholders across Finance, IT, Engineering, and Data Science
Dynamic, forward-thinking leader with a bias for action, rapid experimentation, and ability to break down complex problems and deliver novel solutions to address them
Preferred
Prior experience in Data Center, Cloud, Telecommunications, IT industry
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members.
Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge.
Insurance: You may enroll in healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system, along with life, disability and optional benefit plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members.
Retirement: You may also enroll in Equinix-sponsored retirement or savings plans: Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA).
Vacation and Paid Holidays: Equinix offers both vacation and personal time, along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge.
Company
Equinix
Equinix is an internet company that provides data center services for companies, businesses, and organizations.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.27BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.Crosslink Capital
2025-11-19Post Ipo Debt· $499.92M
2025-07-22Post Ipo Equity
2025-03-17Post Ipo Debt· $374.96M
Leadership Team
Adaire Fox-Martin
CEO
Keith Taylor
Chief Financial Officer
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