Financial Reporting Analyst

Job Description

Financial Reporting Analyst

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 240+ data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed.

We are a fast-growing global company with 20 years of continuous growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of 10,000+ companies, including 2,100 networks and 3,000+ cloud and IT service providers in 32 countries spanning six continents.  

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.

During 2019 Equinix took a significant step in its plan to support the rapid growth of their hyperscale customers – the establishment of a joint venture to own, run, and develop hyperscale data centres in Europe. This was an exciting milestone by itself, but it also set out a framework for funding future hyperscale data centres around the world. In 2020, 2021 and 2022 we continued to invest in the initiative with a JV being established in APAC, and now we are looking to scale our global service delivery in 2023/2024.

As an Financial Reporting Analyst, you will have responsibility of Global Statutory Reporting of financial statements, and will report to the Hyperscale Business Unit  Manager. This role requires a ‘can do’ attitude and autonomous mindset with motivation to put their own stamp on the processes and grow with it as the hyperscale strategy grows.

Responsibilities

• Uses professional expertise to prepare financial statements for various entities using Workiva.

• Manage schedule for all filing deadlines and assist to close all procedures and ensure compliance to procedural and reporting standards.

• Successfully manage statutory audits for all relevant jurisdictions, collaborating with external advisors to ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and deadlines.

• Researching and correcting financial errors and anomalies identified in various financial reports.

• Build strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders, including the accounting, tax, legal, and treasury teams, to facilitate smooth communication and collaboration in financial reporting.

• Continuously drive for improvement in quality and efficiency in new processes and systems to enhance the workflow of the team

• Work with an entrepreneurial team spirit  

• Supports the partnership with upstream data owners, internal and external auditors, and Global Process Manager to ensure accurate reporting.

Qualification

• MSc or BSc in Accounting

• 3+ years’ experience working in Accounting/Reporting role

• Experience with IFRS is ideal

• Strong communication skills – both in person and remotely

• Team player with entrepreneurial mindset

• Experience in Oracle, Hyperion, Workiva, Excel-preferred

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.