Capex Controller
Paris
DATA4’S MISSION
DATA4 creates Smart & Scalable digital facilities for our customers. Our network of highly connected, resilient and sustainable data center campuses underpins our customers’ digital growth in Europe.
DATA4 Group finances, designs, constructs and operates its own data centers. Delivered through our data center campus model, we provide our customers with secure, scalable and high-performance data hosting solutions.
DATA4 VALUES
At DATA4 we are driven by our values. These are the core of everything we do – from the proactivity we show in delivering great outcomes for our clients, to the responsibility we show as a key contributor to the digital economy. Our three values are:
- To be entrepreneurial – we are teams of doers who make things happen – with autonomy, energy and a sense of responsibility
- To always take responsibility – for our impact on the people we work with, the society we are part of, and the environment in which we operate
- To constantly be adaptable – our business is designed to adapt, answering not only today’s challenges, but also anticipating what’s coming next.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Capex Financial Controller is part of the Group Finance team and contributes to the quality of the financial information related to capital expenditures at Group level, reported internally to Executive Committee, and externally to shareholders and in consolidated accounts. This involves being a business partner to the Construction and Operations teams for projects budget follow-up and risk assessment, and defining and ensuring the application of standardized best practices across the Group. This role requires strong coordination skills, the ability to manage several topics simultaneously, and analytical skills.
The Capex Financial Controller collaborates closely with various stakeholders: local Finance teams, Project Capex Control Manager in the Construction team, and members of the Group Management Board.
The Capex Financial Controller reports to the Capex Controlling Manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Capex Financial Controller, your responsibilities will consist of:
- Controlling:
- Verifying application of processes for Purchase Orders (analytical codes, controlling of allocations)
- For each project, contributing to the structuring a pluri-annual and annual budget follow-up
- Reconciliation between paid capex, accounting, debt drawdowns and bank statements
- Reporting:
- For internal and shareholder monthly reporting: collection, formalization and review of : capex engaged / invoiced / paid, to be challenged and rationalized with the physical progress of works, and budget vs last estimate
- Contributing to Quarterly Board Presentation (actuals and reforecasts)
- Collaborating closely with:
- Construction team: for datacenter and infrastructure projects, consolidate, summarize and review: last estimated budgets by project in order to identify areas of budget overrun risks and invoicing forecast
- Operations team: for assets maintenance assist the team in performing monthly and quarterly budget follow-ups compared to maintenance plan
- Consolidation team: contributing to inputs for quarterly consolidation and the preparation of related SOX controls.
- Forecasting / Business Planning:
- Contributing to the yearly Business Plan update (construction, infrastructure and maintenance capex) and preparation of related SOX controls.
- Each month and quarter, based on actuals, provide inputs for capex reforecast
REQUIREMENTS
- Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in financial controlling or audit
- Experience in the construction industry is a strong plus
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Fluent in English and French
- Proficient in Microsoft tools, especially Excel and Power BI
- Knowledge of SOX compliance is a plus
- Expertise in project accounting, cost controlling, budgeting, and financial analysis
- Skilled in data analysis and turning insights into actionable recommendations
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
- Autonomous, proactive, and collaborative team player
- High level of professional integrity and attention to detail
- Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines