Senior Business Manager

VIRTUS Data Centres is the UK’s fastest growing data centre provider which owns, designs, builds and operates the country’s most efficient and flexible data centres. Our mission is to consistently exceed the expectations of customers through innovative, high quality solutions and services. We employ intelligent thinkers – people with positive attitudes who add to the quality of our customer proposition and business.

Job Summary

Technical Operations is the largest department within VIRTUS, and this role is pivotal in driving the quality of financial management and analysis within this critical business unit. You will be a key part of the Technical Operations Organisation driving financial maturity and reporting, leading key improvements, and owning the budgeting for Opex and Capex. A self-starter and leader you will analyse budgets and expenditure, seek alignment on improvement areas and drive and own improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Analysis & Cost Control: Lead comprehensive financial reviews of operational processes, budgets, and forecasts. Identify key cost drivers and implement strategies to reduce operational expenditure while maintaining service quality. Develop and monitor KPIs to track cost efficiency and operational performance.
• Operational Process Optimization: Collaborate with technical operations teams to streamline workflows and improve resource utilization. Drive continuous improvement initiatives in finance across data centre operations. Ensure compliance with all financial and operational governance standards.
• Strategic Planning & Reporting: Deliver actionable insights to senior leadership through robust financial and operational reporting. Support long-term capacity planning and investment decisions with data-driven analysis. Develop business cases for cost-saving initiatives and operational enhancements.
• Stakeholder Management: Partner with finance, procurement, and technical teams to align operational goals with financial objectives. Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on cost control and operational efficiency.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Manage the quarterly forecasting and annual budget cycle for both capital and operational expenditures. Oversee the purchase requisition and purchase order processes, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and regional budgets. Maintain well-controlled processes for handling invoices and related correspondence, escalating issues as needed.
• Reporting & Process Improvement: Establish and maintain efficient processes for monthly and quarterly reporting, ensuring submissions are complete, accurate, and timely. Foster strong working relationships with Technical Operations budget holders, the leadership team, and the UK Finance team.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent in management accounting).
• At least 3 years of practical experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of day-to-day operational finance for an international business.
• Hands-on experience with SAP, ideally including recent deployment or use of SAP S/4 HANA.
• Experience working in Finance teams within the data centre industry, or in telecommunications, technology, or infrastructure sectors.
• Understanding of SOX reporting requirements and their impact on operational finance processes and controls.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present information concisely and make recommendations to management and stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, self-motivation, and ownership of tasks.
• Effective project management and prioritisation skills; able to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Additional Information

VIRTUS is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to fight for equality, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive work environment. In line with VIRTUS’ Vetting Policy, the successful applicant must be willing to undergo a BS7858 screening process. We reserve the right to close this post for applications should sufficient applications be received.