Finops Lead

FinOps Lead More time off for the things that matter - Up to 6 weeks' leave Work where we work best - Hybrid office/work-from-home environment The FinOps Lead is responsible for driving efficient financial management of our cloud infrastructure, optimizing costs and maximizing value. By independently identifying and championing implementation of strategic initiatives and leveraging data-driven insights, the role aims to ensure the optimal allocation of resources, enabling our organization to achieve its goals while maintaining financial stability andpliance. Where appropriate, the FinOps lead may act as 2IC for the Senior Manager, Platform Operations. About the role People Management: Lead the implementation and management of FinOps practices within the organization, driving cost optimization and efficiency in cloud-based financials Operations: Work closely with Technology teams to independently forecast cloud costs, optimisation opportunities and manage constraints, to enable negotiation of favourable pricing and terms Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and budgets for IT Finance, ensuring alignment with business objectives and priorities Analyze and track cloud spending and utilization, identifying opportunities for cost savings and optimization Implement chargeback and showback methodologies to allocate cloud costs and demonstrate the value of IT investments to stakeholders Work closely with the DevSecOps team to implement policies and procedures for cloud resource allocation and usage tracking to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness Stay updated on new offerings, pricing models, and discounts to leverage opportunities for cost savings Develop and maintain relationships with cloud service providers and vendors, input into negotiating contracts and pricing to optimize costs and value Implement cost-saving initiatives and best practices across the organization Deploy and manage cost optimisation toolsets specific to the cloud landscape Strategy: Develop and champion strategic initiatives to optimize cloud spending and drive efficiencies Identify and prioritize cost-saving opportunities through data analysis and market research Provide strategic guidance and rmendations to management on financial matters related to cloud infrastructure Provide financial guidance and support to project teams and business units, assisting with financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities Collaborate with cross-functional teams to to develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and controls to ensurepliance and accuracy Financial: Analyse financial data independently to identify trends, risks, and opportunities related to cloud spending Drive initiatives to ensurepliance with financial regulations and internal controls Optimize resource allocation independently to maximize cost-effectiveness and utilization Prepare and present financial reports and analysis to senior management and key stakeholders, highlighting trends, insights, and opportunities for improvement About you Bachelor's degree in IT, Business (or other relevant field) and/or relevant experience Relevant certifications such as Certified FinOps Practitioner (CFOP) or Certified Cloud Financial Management Professional (CCFMP) are a plus Framework certifications - ITIL, PRINCE2, COBIT, TOGAF or similar highly desirable Minimum of 5 years of experience in the industry, with a strong focus on cloud-based financials and IT Finance Demonstrable experience in implementing FinOps practices in organizations, resulting in measurable cost savings and efficiency gains Strong understanding of IT Finance principles, FinOps practices, chargeback, and showback methodologies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement Demonstrated written and verbalmunication skills Experience through participation inmercial processes, such as vendor relationship management, RFPs and management of vendor service transitions Experience influencing technology changes Working knowledge of cloud analytics and FinOps Experience in strategic technology planning and policy development Working knowledge of IT frameworks such as ITIL including key processes -- knowledge, incident, change, service request and major-incident management Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and other financial reporting tools, with the ability to analyze and interpretplex financial data Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment Behaviours Our unique culture is underpinned by our three organisational behaviours, Stretch, Own it, Make an impact. Employee benefits Work from anywhere in Australia for up to one month each year An annual allowance to empower you to prioritise your personal wellbeing Access to LinkedIn learning, study support andmitment to supporting professional development Lend your expertise and support Indigenous organisations to achieve their own development goals with a six weeks' secondment with Jawun Diversity and inclusion WGEA Employer of Choice for gender equality since 2018 Strongmitment to all aspects of Diversity and Inclusion through a robust 7 pillar strategy A growing number of employee-led networks who work to raise awareness and drive continued change We support over 50 Indigenousmunities through Native Title Trusts, helping to secure themunities future. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. We aremitted to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and wee applications from people from all backgrounds andmunities. Our goal is to provide a work environment that enables you to thrive, whatever your circumstances. Job ID R6688