What You’ll Do:
We are seeking a high-impact Finance Manager, Data Centers, to elevate our Data Center Finance team's core functions. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Data Center Finance, you will act as a key business partner to the Head of FP&A and other executive stakeholders. You will take ownership of the financial planning processes, operational models, and metrics that guide our rapid scaling.
About the role:
The ideal candidate has proven experience directing complex financial and operational planning. You bring exceptional financial modeling capabilities, a deep understanding of data center economics, and the ability to drive the financial direction of the Data Center organization.
- Data Center OpEx Management: Own the end-to-end financial planning processes for all data center expenses, including leases, power, equipment financing, general operating expenses, and CapEx deployment. Establish cost-control frameworks and performance-tracking mechanisms.
- Power Strategy & Forecasting: Validate and guide forecasts related to our global power footprint and deployment timing. Serve as the finance lead in partnership with Capacity Planning and Power teams to align financial forecasts with strategic growth timelines.
- Executive FP&A: Lead the comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual planning cycles for the Data Center Finance organization. Oversee variance analyses and long-range planning, translating data into actionable insights and narratives for Executive Leadership.
- Financial Reporting: Deliver accurate and timely financial reports and presentations for executive reviews. Ensure strict compliance with financial policies and use reporting to drive proactive decision-making.
- Strategic Business Partnership: Act as the primary financial partner to the Data Center Operations, Capacity Planning, and Power & Sustainability teams. Propose and drive investment decisions that enhance data center performance and profitability.
- Cost Optimization: Initiate and champion expense optimization strategies across all recurring and project-based data center expenses, partnering with functional leads to identify and realize savings.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Manage critical finance initiatives that require coordination across departments, including Data Center Operations, Real Estate, and Sales, ensuring financial goals align with broader business objectives.
Who You Are:
- 6+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, investment banking, private equity, or asset management, with at least 2+ years of management experience or leading critical workstreams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; MBA or advanced finance designation (e.g., CFA, CMA, or FPAC) preferred
- Demonstrated expertise in building complex financial models; advanced Excel required. Proficiency with tools like NetSuite or Tableau is preferred.
- Deep understanding of data center finance topics, including energy market dynamics, leasing structures, and cost optimization strategies, is highly preferred.
- Ability to thrive and drive clarity in an extremely fast-paced, ambiguous environment. Highly self-sufficient, intellectually curious, and proven ability to learn quickly.
- Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously.
- Proven ability to lead, influence, and act as a thought partner to executive-level stakeholders with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Wondering if you’re a good fit? We believe in investing in our people, and value candidates who can bring their own diversified experiences to our teams – even if you aren't a 100% skill or experience match.
Why CoreWeave?
At CoreWeave, we work hard, have fun, and move fast! We’re in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you will not want to miss out on. We’re not afraid of a little chaos, and we’re constantly learning. Our team cares deeply about how we build our product and how we work together, which is represented through our core values:
- Be Curious at Your Core
- Act Like an Owner
- Empower Employees
- Deliver Best-in-Class Client Experiences
- Achieve More Together
We support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. We foster an environment that encourages collaboration and enables the development of innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for takeoff, the organization's growth opportunities are constantly expanding. You will be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry, who will want to learn from you, too. Come join us!
The base salary range for this role is $127,000 to $168,000. The starting salary will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and the market location. We strive for both market alignment and internal equity when determining compensation. In addition to base salary, our total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program (all based on eligibility).
What We Offer
The range we’ve posted represents the typical compensation range for this role. To determine actual compensation, we review the market rate for each candidate which can include a variety of factors. These include qualifications, experience, interview performance, and location.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs. The benefits below reflect our US-based offerings for full-time employees; for roles in other locations, benefits vary and are shared during the hiring process. These include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid for by CoreWeave
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary supplemental life insurance
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Ability to Participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health
- Family-Forming support provided by Carrot
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside
- 401(k) with a generous employer match
- Flexible PTO
- Catered lunch each day in our office and data center locations
- A casual work environment
- A work culture focused on innovative disruption
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Equal Opportunity & Accommodations
CoreWeave is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. All qualified applicants and candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
As part of this commitment and consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), CoreWeave will ensure that qualified applicants and candidates with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact: [email protected].
Export Control Compliance
This position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. CoreWeave may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.
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