FinOps Lead

Are you a strategic thinker with a knack for financial management and an expertise in cloud operations?

KUBRA is hiring a FinOps Lead, where you will spearhead our cloud cost management initiatives, ensuring financial efficiency and fostering collaboration across our teams. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to develop and implement our FinOps strategy, leading a team of professionals dedicated to optimizing our cloud expenditures. You'll work closely with various departments, including IT, finance, and business units, to align cloud costs with our business expansion goals. If you have a deep understanding of FinOps principles, a passion for cloud technology, and a drive for continuous improvement, we want to hear from you!

This is a hybrid opportunity in Mississauga, ON.

What you get to do every day

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis of cloud spend and usage.
• Collaborate with IT, finance, and business unit leaders to drive cost efficiency.
• Implement and manage cloud cost optimization initiatives.
• Lead and mentor a team of FinOps professionals.
• Continuously monitor industry trends, innovations, and best practices in cloud financial management.
• Develop financial models to forecast cloud expenses.
• Establish and enforce financial governance policies.
• Partner with stakeholders to align cloud expenditure with business goals.
• Provide training on FinOps principles to internal teams.
• Evaluate and implement FinOps tools and platforms for efficiency.

What kind of person should you be?

• Strategic and analytical thinker with strong financial acumen.
• Effective communicator capable of presenting complex information to diverse audiences.
• Proactive leader who fosters a culture of continuous learning and cost-conscious behavior.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with excellent project management skills.
• Collaborative team player, comfortable working with cross-functional teams.
• Adaptable and open to learning new tools and methodologies.
• Responsible and ethical, with a strong sense of compliance and risk management.
• Problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Innovative, always looking for ways to improve processes.
• Someone with a passion for cloud technology and financial management.

What skills do you need?

• BS/BA/BComm degree in Finance, Business Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
• Cloud FinOps Certified Practitioner, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, or equivalent certification.
• 5 - 7 years of experience in a FinOps leadership role.
• Solid understanding of IT infrastructure and public cloud services architecture.
• Experience with business intelligence tools such as PowerBI or Tableau.
• Proficient in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strong knowledge of at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Ability to script in languages like R, SQL, Python, Scala, Java, or C++.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, especially with Pivot Tables and complex formulas.
• Proven track record in implementing FinOps practices in medium to large-scale organizations.

What can you expect from us?

• Award-winning culture that fosters growth, diversity and inclusion for all
• Paid day off for your birthday
• Access to LinkedIn learning courses
• Bi-annual performance-based bonus
• Continued education with our education reimbursement program
• Flexible schedules
• Free unlimited access to our refreshment stations (fully stocked with tea, coffee and other beverages)
• Two paid days for volunteer opportunities
• A free premium membership for ‘Headspace’; an app geared towards mental health and wellbeing
• Access to Perkopolis retail discounts
• Generous benefit coverage with low premiums (+ a Health Care Spending Account)
• RRSP Matching

KUBRA is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

While we value the skills and experiences listed in our job requirements, we also recognize that talent comes in many forms, and welcome applications from candidates who meet most but not all specified requirements. If you possess a strong desire to learn and grow in a dynamic work environment, apply now!

KUBRA is a fast-growing company that delivers customer communications solutions to some of the largest utility, insurance, and government entities across North America. KUBRA offers billing and payments, mapping, mobile apps, proactive communications, and artificial intelligence solutions for customers. With more than 1.5 billion customer interactions annually, KUBRA services reach over 40% of households in the U.S. and Canada. KUBRA is an operating subsidiary of Hearst.

Our office is small enough to allow creative individuals to flourish, yet large enough to provide long-term stability. We place a tremendous amount of responsibility on our team members to be productive, focused and self-motivated. We offer a casual work environment, competitive compensation and a stellar benefits program. 

KUBRA does not typically provide immigration-related assistance, including employment-based work visa (e.g. H-1B) sponsorship, work permit applications and extensions, permanent residence (green card) sponsorship, LMIA applications or permanent residency nominations. Candidates must ensure they have legal authorization to work in the U.S/ Canada. All sponsorship determinations are case by case based on business need.