FinOps Cloud Manager

Description

Want to find a better way? As FinOps Cloud Manager, you’ll have the freedom to use your imagination to find ways to make our technology service ever better. 
 
FinOps Cloud Manager 
Warszawa, Mazovia Province 
 

You will...

• Provide visibility to the IT&D leadership for the overall spend, cost saving initiatives etc.
• Work with Product Stream Architects, Strategy and Ops Leads, Product & Platform Directors,  Enterprise Architecture and Finance Business Partners to drive Cloud Optimisation 
• Work with product managers / product stream leads to present the financial details for their cloud spends
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, engineering, and business units, to align cloud cost optimization strategies with overall business objectives. Communicate cloud financial information effectively to stakeholders at all levels.
• Work with vendors and internal stakeholders to provide visibility on the cloud spend and keep it within the budget 
• Cloud Cost Management: Develop and implement strategies to optimize cloud costs and drive efficiency in cloud resource consumption. Monitor and analyse cloud spending, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement initiatives to reduce waste and maximize value.
• Financial Planning and Analysis: Work closely with finance and business teams to develop and manage cloud-related budgets, forecasts, and financial models. Provide insights and recommendations based on financial analysis to drive informed decision-making.
• Cloud Governance and Compliance: Establish and enforce cloud governance policies and guidelines to ensure adherence to budgetary constraints, security requirements, and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with IT and security teams to maintain a secure and compliant cloud environment.
• Cloud Cost Allocation: Develop methodologies and frameworks for allocating cloud costs to different business units or projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate cost attribution and facilitate financial transparency.
• Cloud Cost Optimization: Identify opportunities to optimize cloud resource utilization and cost efficiency. Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to right-size cloud instances, implement automation, and leverage cost-saving mechanisms such as Reserved Instances or Savings Plans. Analysis and Optimisation of all Cloud spend
• Build FinOps community of practice to share best practices and upskill the IT&D function

You'll succeed because you have...

• Extensive experience (typically 8+ years) in financial management, cloud cost optimization, or a similar role within the cloud computing industry.
• Strong understanding of cloud services (Azure, AWS & Google Cloud) and their pricing models, including knowledge of resource tagging, cost allocation, and billing mechanisms.
• Proficiency in financial analysis and forecasting, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Solid understanding of financial management principles, budgeting, and cost control methodologies.
• Experience with cloud management platforms and cost optimization tools (e.g., CloudHealth, Cloudability, FinOps Framework).
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with a proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to think strategically and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong technical knowledge in Multi Cloud Environments (Azure, AWS & GCP)
• Certification in Azure/AWS/GCP /FinOps is preferable
• Must possess a University degree with good academic record

You'll love it, because...

• Have the opportunity initiate a project based on your creative ideas 
• Cooperate with stakeholders from all over the world  
• Join friendly and ambitious team 
• Work on diverse projects in the fast-growing technology sectors
• Permanent contract with a wide package of additional benefits (medical care, insurance, LunchPass card recharged monthly, Reckitt products at attractive prices, the opportunity to purchase a desk and chair for the home office and much more...)