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Job Summary
Equinix is seeking a strategic and execution-driven Finance Enablement Manager to join the xScale Finance Transformation Office. This role plays a critical part in leading and delivering joint venture finance initiatives in collaboration with partners, investors, and internal stakeholders. You’ll drive transformation projects from planning to execution while aligning with global finance systems, processes, and compliance standards.
Responsibilities
Program & Project Management
Lead the planning, design, and execution of initiatives and projects for xScale joint ventures
Define business and technical requirements in collaboration with functional teams
Manage full project lifecycle including timelines, deliverables, resources, and risk mitigation
Finance Systems & Process Implementation
Interpret commercial agreements to define finance requirements and translate into operational processes
Partner with cross-functional teams (Finance, Legal, Tax, IT) to design scalable Finance operating models
Develop and review functional design documents (FDDs) and oversee user acceptance testing (UAT)
Coordinate system cutovers and provide post-go-live support to ensure stable operations
Work with IT and Finance stakeholders to execute the system cutover plan
Support legal entity creation and ensure readiness of finance system/modules, collaborating with Legal, Tax, Finance, and IT teams to build a roadmap for new legal entity codes and system deployment
Provide post-go-live support, managing support requests for timely issue resolution from stakeholders
Governance, Communication & Change Management
Deliver project status updates, leadership briefings, and stakeholder communication
Identify, track, and manage risks, issues, and interdependencies
Create project playbooks, toolkits, and templates for repeatable execution
Facilitate training and change management activities for internal teams and JV partners
Continuous Improvement
Recommend and implement improvements to processes, tools, and methodologies
Champion standardization and efficiency across finance operations and system deployments
Stakeholder Engagement
Build and maintain strong relationships across global stakeholders
Lead cross-functional meetings and serve as the primary liaison between business and technical teams
Manage stakeholder expectations and foster transparent, proactive communication
Qualifications
Required
5+ years of experience in finance transformation, integration, or Finance system implementation
Qualified Accountant (CPA, CA, or equivalent) with strong understanding of accounting principles
5+ years of hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud ERP (GL, Accounting Hub, Intercompany, Fixed Assets)
Solid understanding of legal entity structures and operational readiness for finance systems
Experience managing cross-functional projects in global, high-growth environments
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including PowerPoint, Smartsheet, Excel, JIRA, and Visio for documentation and reporting
Strong project management, presentation, and organizational skills
Willingness to travel as needed
Nice to Have
Familiarity with SOX compliance, change control, and US GAAP.
PMP, Prince2, or similar project management certification.
Awareness of relevant US GAAP requirements.
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