FinOps Lead - Sydney, Australia - Perpetual

Perpetual Sydney, Australia

1 week ago

Full time

Description

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 and compliance.

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 recommendations 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 ensure compliance and accuracy

Financial:

Analyse financial data independently to identify trends, risks, and opportunities related to cloud spending
Drive initiatives to ensure compliance 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 verbal communication skills
Experience through participation in commercial 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 interpret complex 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 and commitment 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
Strong commitment 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 Indigenous communities through Native Title Trusts, helping to secure the communities future. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities. Our goal is to provide a work environment that enables you to thrive, whatever your circumstances.

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