Business Partner - Operations & Profitability

Business Partner - Operations & Profitability Drive financial performance in a fast-growing Nordic data center company. Partner with business leaders, transform data into insights, and influence strategic decisions that support sustainable growth Join atNorth and Help Drive Operational Performance Across the Nordics atNorth is a leading Nordic data center company providing cost-effective, scalable high-density colocation and built-to-suit services to industry-leading organizations across Iceland, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark. With sustainability at our core, our data centers run on renewable energy and are designed according to circular economy principles. Through innovative design, power efficiency, and intelligent operations, we deliver reliable, secure, and high-performance infrastructure. Headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland, atNorth operates data centers across the Nordics, with additional sites under development as we continue our rapid growth journey. As our business expands, we are looking for a Business Partner - to strengthen financial performance management across our operations and help ensure that business decisions are supported by robust financial insight and analysis. The Role In this role, you will act as a strategic finance partner to operational leaders across the organization. Your focus will be on performance management, profitability analysis, planning, forecasting, and decision support. You will play a key role in translating operational and commercial drivers into actionable financial insights, helping leaders understand performance, identify opportunities, and make informed decisions that support sustainable growth. Key Responsibilities Planning & Forecasting Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities for your assigned business areas. Ensure alignment between operational plans, capacity development, and financial forecasts. Translate operational and commercial drivers into robust financial plans and scenarios. Performance Reporting & Analysis Monitor, analyze, and explain financial and operational performance. Develop and track KPIs, profitability metrics, and performance indicators. Provide insight into cost drivers, risks, and opportunities. Drive corrective actions together with operational stakeholders. Business Partnering Act as a trusted finance business partner to operational leaders. Support strategic and operational decision-making through data-driven analysis. Enhance understanding of financial risks and business impacts. Challenge assumptions and ensure robust financial governance. Profitability & Commercial Support Support profitable decision-making through financial modelling and scenario analysis. Evaluate business initiatives and operational improvements from a financial perspective. Identify opportunities to improve margins, cost efficiency, and overall business performance. Data, Systems & Processes Develop dashboards, financial models, and management reporting. Improve data quality and reporting transparency. Contribute to automation and standardization of financial processes and methodologies. We Are Looking For You are analytical, commercially minded, and enjoy partnering with the business to create measurable impact. You thrive in a dynamic environment, can navigate complexity, and are comfortable challenging stakeholders while maintaining strong collaborative relationships. Your Profile Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. >5 years of experience within Business Controlling, FP&A, Operations Finance, or Finance Business Partnering. Strong understanding of P&L management and performance analysis. Advanced financial modelling and Excel skills. Experience with ERP, EPM, BI, and reporting tools. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience presenting financial insights to senior stakeholders. Professional proficiency in English. Why atNorth? At atNorth, you will join an ambitious and fast-growing organization where finance plays a central role in supporting strategic growth and operational excellence. We offer an international environment, significant responsibility, and the opportunity to influence decisions that shape the future of sustainable digital infrastructure. Department Finance Locations Espoo, Finland, Kouvola, Finland, Copenhagen, Denmark, Stockholm, Sweden, Oslo, Norway, Keflavik, Iceland, Reykjavík, Iceland, Akureyri, Iceland Remote status Hybrid Espoo, Finland Kouvola, Finland Copenhagen, Denmark Stockholm, Sweden Oslo, Norway Keflavik, Iceland Reykjavík, Iceland Akureyri, Iceland About atNorth About atNorth atNorth is the leading Nordic data center company specializing in scalable high-density colocation and built-to-suit facilities that meet the unique needs of today’s AI and high performance workloads. With more than 15 years of proven expertise, atNorth delivers secure, flexible and sustainable infrastructure , powered by renewable energy and benefitting from advanced cooling technologies. By combining operational excellence and a commitment to environmental responsibility with trusted customer relationships that enable rapid scalability, atNorth empowers businesses to grow while minimizing their environmental impact. atNorth is headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland and operates eight data centers in strategic locations across the Nordics, as well as four mega sites under development across Kouvola, Finland, Ølgod, Denmark, Sollefteå, Sweden and Haugaland, Norway. The business also has an additional metro site under development in Stockholm, Sweden. For more information, visit atNorth.com or follow atNorth on LinkedIn .