Director, Cloud Engineering & Operations, FinOps

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director, Cloud Engineering & Operations, FinOps in United States.

This is a high-impact leadership role focused on driving the financial strategy and operational efficiency of large-scale cloud environments. You will oversee the full spectrum of cloud financial management, ensuring that cloud investments are optimized for performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. Working at the intersection of Engineering, Finance, and Product, you will transform cloud usage data into actionable business insights while building a strong FinOps culture across the organization. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on execution, offering the opportunity to influence executive decision-making and long-term growth. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment where innovation, accountability, and measurable outcomes are key.

• Define and execute a comprehensive cloud financial management strategy, including forecasting, budgeting, cost allocation, and unit economics
• Lead cloud cost optimization initiatives such as rightsizing, savings plans, and elimination of unused resources
• Partner with cross-functional teams to embed cost visibility into engineering and operational workflows through dashboards, KPIs, and alerts
• Deliver executive-level reporting on cloud spend, trends, risks, and optimization opportunities to support strategic decision-making
• Establish governance frameworks, including tagging standards, cost controls, and approval processes for cloud usage
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing FinOps team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with Finance and FP&A teams to align cloud costs with financial planning, pricing strategies, and business cases
• Support major initiatives such as product launches, migrations, and M&A activities through financial modeling and forecasting
• Translate complex cloud usage metrics into clear business insights related to growth, margins, and scalability

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Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
• 10–15 years of experience in cloud financial management, FinOps, or technology finance within SaaS or enterprise environments
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional initiatives
• Proven success in building and scaling FinOps practices, including governance, cost allocation, and optimization frameworks
• Deep expertise in public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their pricing and billing models
• Strong financial modeling and forecasting skills, with the ability to link cloud spend to business performance metrics
• Experience with FinOps tools and data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Familiarity with automation, infrastructure-as-code, and cloud architecture concepts
• Certifications such as FinOps Certified Practitioner or cloud certifications are highly desirable

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Benefits:

• Competitive salary ranging from $158,500 to $198,250, plus potential variable compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Flexible remote work environment
• Collaborative culture with strong leadership support
• Opportunity to work on high-impact, enterprise-scale cloud initiatives