Director of Finance Planning & Analysis

Who We Are

Core Scientific is a leading provider of infrastructure for high-performance compute in North America. Our mission is to accelerate digital innovation by scaling high-value compute rapidly, efficiently, and responsibly. We transform energy into high-value compute with unmatched efficiency at scale. The company is a $5 billion publicly traded company (NASDAQ: CORZ).

We power AI, HPC, and other next-generation data center workloads demanding exceptional computing power, in addition to our digital asset mining operations. We own and operate nine data centers in seven states, housing advanced infrastructure for our customers.

What sets us apart? We have an entrepreneurial culture, a "can-do" and collaborative attitude, and we own and control our infrastructure. These strategic advantages enable us to maintain operational excellence, increase efficiency, and rapidly deploy cutting-edge innovations developed by our team of experts.

Join us and accelerate your career alongside our groundbreaking journey. We seek smart, creative, and collaborative professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, result-driven environment. Ready to be part of something exceptional? Apply today and make an impact at Core Scientific.

Title
Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Reports To
Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis

The Job

The Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) leads the company’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis processes. This role is critical in providing data-driven insights and strategic financial guidance to support executive decision-making. The ideal candidate combines strong financial modeling and analytical skills with leadership experience and a deep understanding of business operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes across all business units.

• Develop, maintain, and improve complex financial models to support strategic planning, scenario analysis, and decision-making.

• Provide monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc financial performance reports and dashboards to senior leadership.

• Analyze business performance and key drivers, offering insights and recommendations to improve profitability and operational efficiency.

• Partner with department heads and business leaders to develop financial plans aligned with corporate objectives.

• Present financial results, trends, and forecasts to executive leadership and board members.

• Manage and develop the FP&A team, ensuring high performance and continuous improvement.

• Drive automation and improvements in financial reporting systems, tools, and processes.

• Support M&A, capital investment, and strategic initiatives with financial analysis and modeling.

• Ensure alignment of financial goals with company strategy, and monitor financial risks and opportunities.

• Foster open, respectful, and professional communication directly within the team as well as with co-workers/ teammates and leaders across the organization.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field is required.

• An MBA or CFA is strongly preferred.

• 8 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or strategic finance roles.

• Proven experience leading budgeting and forecasting processes in a complex organization.

• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial planning tools (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, Hyperion), and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle).

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with experience presenting to executives and boards.

• Strong leadership and people management abilities.

Location

Miami, FL

Travel

Occasional travel may be required.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely utilizes standard equipment, including laptop computers and smartphones.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, and lift up to 25 pounds.

Position Type/ Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. General hours and days of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some nights and weekends may be required.

Supervisory Experience (Yes or No)

Yes