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Data Center Expense Analyst

Equinix, Inc · San Jose, CA · posted 3 days ago

In short: Data Center Expense Analyst at Equinix, Inc in San Jose, CA, posted 3 days ago.

By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.

Equinix, Incemployer

San Jose, CAlocation

Data, analytics and AIsub-niche

3 days agoposted

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The job

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Employer	Equinix, Inc
Location	San Jose, California
Field	Technology › Data, analytics and AI
Level	Mid Level
Source category	Data and Analytics
Posted	2026-11-05 (3 days ago)
Work arrangement	A remote or flexible location is listed
Pay	Not published in the source listing

Job description

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.

Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything - maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. 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

Resolves a variety of Data Center expense issues within a moderate scope. Performs general analyses independently and receives detailed instruction on new assignments

Responsibilities

Procure to Pay Process

Creates Purchase Requisitions for the country/region expenses within a moderate scope
Monitors Purchase order KPIs and recommends process improvements
Resolves PO problems through partnership with internal and external stakeholders
Analyzes budget and commitments for trends to resolve inconsistencies and process adherence issues

Budget Management

Coordinates and consolidates budget and forecast inputs from Data Center Operations teams, completes analysis to help drive forecast adjustments

Reporting

Runs and provides commitment tracking reporting to Data Center teams, supporting Ops finance on month end reporting, variance commentary, and supporting the accrual process
Generate KPI reporting around Ops tasks completion and accuracy (such as receipting) and provides analysis
Provides process improvement recommendations and supports implementation efforts

Business Relationships

Key touch point for Ops team on finance admin related queries
Partners with vendors for moderate query resolution management working closely with the Accounts Payable team
Ensures budget, forecast and month end deliverables are on time and accurate
Acts as the link between the business and Finance to meet commitments

Financial Problem Solving

Solves problems and utilizes experience to analyze possible solutions within a moderate scope
Investigates actual vs. forecast variances and supports development of executive summaries
Conducts month end accrual process
Provides moderate levels of analysis and performs ad hoc duties as required; escalates complex analytic needs to FP&A team
Provides recommendations for process improvement/efficiency gains and supports implementation efforts

Qualifications

3+ years experience preferred, Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

United States - DC10 Washington DC : 88,000 - 132,000 USD / Annual

United States - SV3 Silicon Valley : 96,000 - 144,000 USD / Annual

United States - DA6 Dallas : 80,000 - 120,000 USD / Annual

United States - NY4 New York City : 88,000 - 132,000 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.

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.
This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.

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About the role

This is a Mid Level role in the Technology field (Data, analytics and AI) at Equinix, Inc. Mid-level roles usually expect some years of relevant experience and the ability to work with limited supervision.

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The city

The job is in San Jose, CA. Below is what the official statistics say about living and working there.

How San Jose compares. Among the 145 largest places in California, San Jose is #3 by population, #30 for household income (#1 = highest), #110 for rent (#1 = cheapest), #48 for college degrees (#1 = most). Its county, Santa Clara County, is #1 of 58 counties for average pay ($197,043).

The place in numbers

San Jose has 990,138 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 2.5% of the population of California. It covers 178 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 5,564 people per square mile. The median age is 38.2, about the same as the state median (38.2 against 37.9).

Housing

The median gross rent is $2,669 a month (rent plus utilities), 31% above the state median ($2,669 against $2,036). Over a year that is 21.9% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $1,233,200, which is 8.4 times the median household income ($146,427); a ratio above 5 usually means buying is out of reach without savings or a second income. 55.8% of households own their home, about the same as the state average (55.8% against 55.9%).

Work and pay

The San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metropolitan area has 1,134,970 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $84,050 a year, 65% above the national median ($84,050 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are computer and mathematical (149,970 jobs, median $186,320); management (115,110 jobs, median $210,750); business and financial operations (94,210 jobs, median $125,240). The area is most specialised in computer and mathematical (3.9 times) and architecture and engineering (2.5 times), where the share of workers is well above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($210,750) and legal ($195,190). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Santa Clara County was 4.2%. 67.6% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Santa Clara County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.

Getting around

Among workers, 62.9% drive alone, 2.4% use public transit, 1.8% walk, 20.3% work from home. 15.3% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 21% below the state average (15.3% against 19.4%).

People and education

47.3% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28% above the state share (47.3% against 37.1%). 42.0% of residents were born outside the United States, 56% above the state share (42.0% against 27.0%). The poverty rate is 8.1%, 32% below the state rate (8.1% against 12.0%).

Climate

The warmest month is Aug, averaging 68°F (19.8°C), and the coolest is Jan at 47°F (8.3°C). About 510 mm (20 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Dec is the wettest month (114 mm) and Jul the driest (0 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.

Nearby cities to compare

Closest cities in this guide: Campbell (8 miles, similar rent); Los Gatos (9 miles, rent 22% higher); Santa Clara (10 miles, rent 13% higher); Milpitas (10 miles, rent 17% higher). Rent differences are against San Jose; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.

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Where to live

CITY Official statistics Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (via Census Reporter) · Data: ACS 2020–2024

Places within 50 miles (straight line) of San Jose, CA that have a guide, with what living there costs. No pay estimate is shown because the title did not match one occupation.

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Place ⇅	Distance from the job city ⇅	Median rent ⇅	Median home value ⇅	Median household income ⇅	Commute 45+ min ⇅	Rent as % of occupation pay ⇅	Open jobs there ⇅
San Jose, CA	0 mi	$2,669	$1,233,200	$146,427	15.3%	n/a	Jobs
Campbell, CA	8 mi	$2,737	$1,617,000	$145,268	10.4%	n/a	Jobs
Los Gatos, CA	9 mi	$3,247	$2,000,001	$217,554	17.6%	n/a	—
Santa Clara, CA	10 mi	$3,016	$1,582,600	$178,958	8.9%	n/a	—
Milpitas, CA	10 mi	$3,120	$1,251,700	$178,798	15.2%	n/a	Jobs
Saratoga, CA	12 mi	$3,501	$2,000,001	$250,001	8.3%	n/a	—
Cupertino, CA	13 mi	$3,501	$2,000,001	$234,707	9.1%	n/a	Jobs
Sunnyvale, CA	13 mi	$3,039	$1,801,800	$186,170	9.0%	n/a	Jobs
Morgan Hill, CA	15 mi	$2,474	$1,210,200	$163,920	32.9%	n/a	—
Fremont, CA	15 mi	$2,933	$1,403,800	$181,506	23.6%	n/a	Jobs
Mountain View, CA	16 mi	$3,062	$1,927,000	$189,917	9.3%	n/a	Jobs
Los Altos, CA	16 mi	$3,501	$2,000,001	$250,001	8.3%	n/a	—
Los Altos Hills, CA	18 mi	$3,501	$2,000,001	$250,001	18.0%	n/a	—
Newark, CA	19 mi	$2,776	$1,142,800	$169,064	22.2%	n/a	—
Palo Alto, CA	19 mi	$3,484	$2,000,001	$231,101	8.2%	n/a	Jobs
East Palo Alto, CA	21 mi	$2,244	$1,102,600	$113,493	9.7%	n/a	—
Menlo Park, CA	22 mi	$3,239	$2,000,001	$210,025	11.5%	n/a	Jobs
Gilroy, CA	24 mi	$2,301	$1,027,400	$133,107	32.4%	n/a	—
Atherton, CA	24 mi	$3,501	$2,000,001	$250,001	7.0%	n/a	—
Union City, CA	24 mi	$2,713	$1,104,900	$133,715	24.0%	n/a	—

Career paths

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Distances

CITY Calculation (straight line) Source: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (coordinates) · Data: 2024

How far San Jose, CA is from the 20 largest US cities, in straight-line miles (not driving distance). Click a column to sort.

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From ⇅	Straight-line distance (miles) ⇅	Population of that city ⇅
San Jose, CA	0 mi	990,138
San Francisco, CA	73 mi	830,235
Los Angeles, CA	296 mi	3,857,263
San Diego, CA	407 mi	1,389,526
Phoenix, AZ	604 mi	1,642,323
Seattle, WA	714 mi	754,195
Denver, CO	930 mi	718,877
Oklahoma City, OK	1,354 mi	697,125
Fort Worth, TX	1,414 mi	963,194
San Antonio, TX	1,444 mi	1,479,835
Dallas, TX	1,446 mi	1,307,930
Austin, TX	1,459 mi	979,539
Houston, TX	1,602 mi	2,328,253
Chicago, IL	1,832 mi	2,711,226
Indianapolis, IN	1,923 mi	885,860
Columbus, OH	2,087 mi	914,802
Charlotte, NC	2,270 mi	903,844
Jacksonville, FL	2,337 mi	977,670
Philadelphia, PA	2,497 mi	1,579,706
New York, NY	2,550 mi	8,483,844

Nearby cities with open jobs (within 120 miles)

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City ⇅	Straight-line distance ⇅	Open jobs ⇅
Campbell, CA	8 mi	7
Milpitas, CA	10 mi	2
Sunnyvale, CA	13 mi	12
Fremont, CA	15 mi	2
Palo Alto, CA	19 mi	24
Capitola, CA	23 mi	1
Pleasanton, CA	26 mi	1
Redwood City, CA	27 mi	27
Belmont, CA	30 mi	2
Alameda, CA	39 mi	15
San Francisco, CA	73 mi	587
Sacramento, CA	90 mi	38

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What is the Data Center Expense Analyst job at Equinix, Inc?

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Median rent in San Jose is $2,669 a month and median household income $146,427 (ACS 2020–2024).

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