We are seeking an experienced Finance professional who will be responsible for providing financial planning, analysis, and reporting support to various business units and departments, including specifically supporting FinOps. This colleague will work closely with the CFO and Technology leadership and will spearhead the development and implementation of innovative approaches to optimize technology and other strategic investments, ensuring alignment with organizational goals while maximizing return on investment (ROI) and scalability.Key ResponsibilitiesDrive forecasting, annual budgeting, long‑range financial planning, and what‑if scenario analysis in a timely and accurate mannerProvide budget versus forecast reporting and analytics to leadership highlighting key trends, variances, and recommendations for improvementDevelop ROI assessments for technology and other strategic projects, leveraging data‑driven insights to inform strategic decisions and drive efficient resource deploymentCreate analytics and intuitive visualizations for expense visibility, identification of cost‑saving opportunities, and informed budgeting decisionsWork closely with Technology leaders and other cross‑functional stakeholders to optimize cloud/HPC expense, including performing surveillance of usage/expense trends, collaborating on cost‑saving strategies, and optimizing vendor relationshipsCollaborate with Procurement to implement efficient cost‑saving strategies, optimize vendor contracts, and negotiate favorable pricing agreementsFoster strong relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, and partners to drive strategic decision‑making and align spend with business goalsIdentify process inefficiencies and implement improvements to reduce costs and enhance transparencyStay up to date with emerging technologies, best practices, and industry trends to continuously improve financial planning, analysis, and optimization techniquesQualificationsBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; Certification in Financial Operations (FinOps) or similar designation a plus7+ years of progressive experience in financial management, with at least 4 years of experience in technology or IT financeStrong expertise in technology budgeting, expense tracking, and financial planning processesHands‑on experience with cloud cost management tools (e.g., AWS Cost Explorer, Athena) and data analysis/visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau)Demonstrated expertise in cloud financial management, cloud pricing models, and cost optimization techniques. Ability to analyze AWS EC2 usage and optimize spend via Reserved Instances/Savings Plans is a plusProven ability to conduct ROI analyses and develop financial models for technology projectsExcellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skillsStrong problem‑solving skills, with attention to detail and organizational abilitiesExperience with financial systems, including ERP (such as Business Central), Procure to Pay systems (such as Coupa) and FP&A platforms (such as Anaplan) is a plusProficiency in Python or SQL is a plusThe base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $240,000 per year.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, pregnancy, medical condition, disability, veteran or military status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.#J-18808-Ljbffr