IBX Expense Advisor (Fixed term, Maternity Cover)

Who are we?

Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company , shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything - maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. You'll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you-because when you feel valued, you're empowered to do your best work.

Completes routine expense analysis tasks for the IBX within a limited scope. Develops knowledge on expense analysis through coaching and instruction.

Responsibilities Procure to Pay Process

• Creates Purchase Requisitions for the country/region expenses within a limited scope
• Monitors purchase order quality and provides KPI reporting to improve the process
• Works with requestors to ensure POs are receipted correctly and timely
• Updates commitment values vs. POs & works with Ops Finance/General Ledger, assessing commitments not yet made vs. budget
• Ensures compliance of Purchase Requests (5 W's), all required contracts/legal approvals, accounting codes, and competitive bids
• Contacts vendors for invoices when necessary
• Solves billing/invoice problems related to the country/region expenses

Budget Management

• Coordinates and consolidates budget and forecast inputs from IBX Operations teams, undertaking ad hoc analysis to help drive forecast adjustments

Reporting

• Runs and provides commitment tracking reporting to IBX teams, supporting Ops Finance on month end reporting, variance commentary, and the accrual process
• Generates KPI reporting around Ops task completion and accuracy (e.g., receipting)

Business Relationships

• Key touch point for Ops team on finance admin related queries
• Supports vendors as key point of contact for query resolution management, working closely with Accounts Payable
• Supports Ops Finance on budget, forecast, and month end deliverables
• Acts as the link between business and finance to meet commitments

Financial Problem Solving

• Solves routine problems
• Investigates actual vs. forecast variances
• Assists in month end accrual process
• Provides analysis and performs simple ad hoc duties as required
• Provides recommendations for process improvement and efficiency gains

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