Enterprise Data Product Lead / Business Partner, Finance Function Director

Equinix
paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plan
United States, Texas, Dallas
Jan 06, 2026
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. A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact.You'll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You'll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you-because when you feel valued, you're empowered to do your best work. Job Summary Our Finance data products serve as the backbone for strategic planning, financial operations, and performance management across the enterprise. Designed for CFOs, FP&A leaders, Controllers, Treasury, Tax, and Audit teams, these products unify financial data from core systems such as ERP (Oracle), EPM (Anaplan, Hyperion), CPQ/CRM (Salesforce), and BI tools (Looker, Power BI, Tableau), and increasingly leverage AI to automate and elevate financial insight. The scope spans enterprise data platforms, finance-grade semantic models, financial planning & forecasting engines, profitability modeling, cash flow analytics, margin waterfall insights, dashboards, and AI-driven forecasting and anomaly detection. These solutions help Finance improve forecasting accuracy, accelerate close and reporting cycles, optimize working capital, mitigate risk, improve cost transparency, ensure regulatory compliance, and strengthen financial governance. Over time, we aspire to commercialize these capabilities-creating differentiated data products and solutions that our customers can leverage to better engage with Equinix and transform digitally. We are looking for a Director of Data Product Management-Finance to lead our Finance data & analytics product strategy and roadmap. This role partners closely with Finance and business leadership to understand strategic priorities, operating rhythms (e.g., FP&A calendar, budget cycles, financial close), and pain points such as fragmented data, manual reconciliations, spreadsheet overload, forecast bias, and limited scenario planning. You will translate these into high-impact data products that increase forecast precision, automate operational reporting, enable real-time insights, and unlock finance's role as a strategic advisor to the business. The role will drive resource prioritization, ROI-based roadmap decisioning, and collaboration with AI, Data Science, and Engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure, and resilient Finance-grade data solutions. Responsibilities Business engagement / advisory: Build deep trusted advisor relationships with CFO staff, FP&A, Controllership, Tax, Treasury, and Audit teams by understanding their strategic objectives, operating cadence, and financial processes (e.g., budgeting, forecasting, financial close, management reporting) Translate Finance pain points-such as forecast drift, margin visibility, multi-dimensional cost allocations, capital planning, risk governance, and reporting automation-into data product solutions Set stakeholder expectations with transparency and clarity; proactively balance quick win delivery and foundational platform efforts Develop solutions, lead, and manage problems that may be ambiguous and lacking clear precedent by framing problems, generating hypotheses, and making recommendations from a perspective that combines both, problem-solving and product-specific expertise Thought leadership on outside in leading industry use cases: Stay current on Finance-specific AI and analytics trends-AI-driven forecasting, predictive cash flow modeling, margin waterfall automation, anomaly detection, ESG reporting, tax scenario modeling Introduce best-in-class external practices for digital finance transformation, autonomous planning, and governance frameworks (SOX, GDPR, data privacy) Influence finance strategy by demonstrating how AI and analytics can drive working capital efficiency, optimized CapEx planning, cost-to-serve transparency, and improved capital allocation Data product strategy, roadmap, and management: Develop a Data Product Strategy for your functional stakeholders, in alignment with Strategic business goals, and short term/long term priorities Lead development of finance-grade semantic data models (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, margin waterfall, cost center hierarchy) and integrate with enterprise Data Platform Productize analytics services such as AI-based forecasting engines, financial planning datasets, profitability dashboards, automated close insights, management reporting packs, and governance-enabled data catalogs Design products optimized for ease of use, forecast accuracy, automation of manual processes, secure financial workflows, audit readiness, and executive-grade insights Manage budgets associated with Finance data product investments and communicate value realization metrics (accuracy improvement, reporting cycle time reduction, process automation ROI) Qualifications Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Engineering, Physics, Economics, or a related quantitative field Strong knowledge of Finance concepts: FP&A, financial planning & forecasting, profitability modeling, management reporting, capital planning, margin and cost analytics, SOX, and compliance 6-8+ years in Product Management, ideally with experience building Finance analytics products (EPM, FP&A, ERP-integrated analytics, forecasting engines, etc.) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proven track record of building strong relationships with business stakeholders Proven ability to lead cross-functional stakeholders across Finance, IT, Engineering, and Data Science Dynamic, forward-thinking leader with a bias for action, rapid experimentation, and ability to break down complex problems and deliver novel solutions to address them Preferred: Prior experience in Data Center, Cloud, Telecommunications, IT industry Skills Analytical problem solver with the ability to work under pressure and multitask while leading cross-functional teams Excellent communicator able to simplify the complex Ability to build and maintain strong business relationships with key stakeholders as a trusted advisor Ability to demonstrate ownership and proactively drive initiatives while meeting business deadlines Ability to balance collaboration and driving alignment, while being decisive This posting is a new position within our organization. The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are: Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 182,000 - 272,000 CAD / Annual United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 177,000 - 265,000 USD / Annual Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training. The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position. Equinix Benefits As an employee, you become important to Equinix's success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we're providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you'll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work. Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees. US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms. Canada Core Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system, along with life, disability and optional benefit plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You may also enroll in Equinix-sponsored retirement or savings plans: Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA). - Vacation and Paid Holidays: Equinix offers both vacation and personal time, along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to specific plan or program terms, and to change at Equinix discretion. 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. We use artificial intelligence in our hiring process. Learn more here.