Finance Analyst, Major Builds

Colt Data Centre Services (DCS) has over 20 years’ experience in designing, building and operating energy-efficient, reliable data centres – hosting significant financial, media, corporate and cloud wholesale providers across the world. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We endeavour to take a customer-led approach across our operations, striving to serve our customers with a seamless experience no matter what facility or region they are in. Finding the right solutions for our customers starts with finding the right people for Colt DCS. We believe in creating a healthy, learning environment for our employees to flourish. Our vision: to be the most customer‑centric data centre provider.

As Finance Analyst, you will be crucial in supporting governance, reporting, and budgeting in relation to our significant major builds projects. In practice, this means you will be responsible for tracking project progress, supporting approvals, implementing strong governance processes, conducting risk assessments, and supporting strategic financial initiatives. Colt Data Centre Services (DCS) operates in a rapidly evolving sector and is a growing business with a number of major builds projects in progress and planned. This means that you will have a tangible opportunity to work with cross‑functional teams, and play your part in our continued financial success.

From an experience perspective, we feel that this role will suit you if you are either newly or part qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with an interest in a commercially focused finance role. To achieve and grow in this role, you will also call on your strong analytical and problem solving capability, alongside a good level of expertise in financial modeling and forecasting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the ongoing management, enhancement, and embedding of governance processes and principles by maintaining documentation, supporting training materials, and monitoring consistency of application across the DCS business.
• Perform quality checks on submissions by the business for access to capital, ensuring completeness, compliance with governance standards, and financial accuracy.
• Maintain appropriate logs, status trackers, and approval documentation.
• Coordinate financial inputs, presentations and data to executive‑level investment decision‑making.
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and clarity of financial information presented to senior stakeholders.
• Support the preparation of organisation‑wide CAPEX reporting, forecasts, and budgets.
• Ensure submissions are accurate, timely, and aligned across systems, reports, and governance submissions.
• Drive high standards of data quality by conducting reviews, investigating variances, challenging inconsistencies, and working with stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Collaborate across the business to support delivery of business objectives, support the execution of strategic financing activities and stay updated on market trends and regulatory changes impacting the business.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field; master’s degree or professional certification (CFA, CTP) is a plus.
• Newly or part qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with an interest in a commercially focused finance role.
• Strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experienced in financial modeling and forecasting techniques.
• Excellent communication skills with proven ability to interact and influence both financial and non‑financial stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing tasks effectively and determination to hit key deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with SAP/ M365 Dynamics ERP software is a plus.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.

Working Conditions:

Colt DCS is a flexible‑first company, operating in a hybrid working model.

What we offer:

Colt DCS is a growing business that is investing in its people. We offer skill development, learning pathways and accreditation to help our people perform at their best, regardless of role and location. In addition to offering competitive salaries and incentive plans, a range of benefits and local rewards packages are offered to staff. Colt DCS recognises and is committed to the importance of a work‑life balance.