FinOps Lead
Posted on May 28, 2026 by CV-Library
London, United Kingdom
IT
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
The Role
The FinOps Lead is responsible for leading Cloud Financial Management across Azure and Private Cloud environments for a financial services customer. You will drive cost transparency, optimisation strategies, and financial governance aligned to regulatory and operational requirements.
This is a player/coach role, leading a FinOps team while remaining hands-on—shaping cost models, delivering insight, and enabling data-driven decision-making across the business.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and develop the FinOps team, setting objectives and performance standards
* Design and deliver FinOps services aligned to financial services requirements
* Develop and maintain cost models across Azure and Private Cloud environments
* Drive cost optimisation strategies while maintaining performance and resilience
* Deliver high-quality reporting and dashboards for technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Own and manage cost management tooling (e.g. Azure Cost Management)
* Translate business and technical requirements into financial models and insights
* Collaborate with Cloud, Data, and Infrastructure teams to improve cost visibility
* Support sales and account growth through FinOps-led opportunities
* Provide strategic input to leadership on FinOps service evolution
* Ensure robust governance, auditability, and financial transparency across all outputs
* Support audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance activities
Experience & Knowledge
Essential:
* Proven experience in FinOps or cloud financial management
* Strong experience with Azure and Private Cloud cost models
* Advanced Excel and Power BI skills for modelling and reporting
* Strong understanding of cloud and infrastructure cost drivers
* Experience with financial reporting tools and cost optimisation frameworks
* Strong stakeholder management, including senior customer engagement
Desirable:
* Experience working in regulated (financial services) environments
* Knowledge of frameworks such as FCA, PRA, DORA, ISO 27001
Benefits
* Pension with employer contributions
* Private healthcare
* Discounted gym memberships
* 25–27 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off
* 24/7 wellbeing support + Team Claranet initiatives
For full JD please visit our careers site
The FinOps Lead is responsible for leading Cloud Financial Management across Azure and Private Cloud environments for a financial services customer. You will drive cost transparency, optimisation strategies, and financial governance aligned to regulatory and operational requirements.
This is a player/coach role, leading a FinOps team while remaining hands-on—shaping cost models, delivering insight, and enabling data-driven decision-making across the business.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and develop the FinOps team, setting objectives and performance standards
* Design and deliver FinOps services aligned to financial services requirements
* Develop and maintain cost models across Azure and Private Cloud environments
* Drive cost optimisation strategies while maintaining performance and resilience
* Deliver high-quality reporting and dashboards for technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Own and manage cost management tooling (e.g. Azure Cost Management)
* Translate business and technical requirements into financial models and insights
* Collaborate with Cloud, Data, and Infrastructure teams to improve cost visibility
* Support sales and account growth through FinOps-led opportunities
* Provide strategic input to leadership on FinOps service evolution
* Ensure robust governance, auditability, and financial transparency across all outputs
* Support audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance activities
Experience & Knowledge
Essential:
* Proven experience in FinOps or cloud financial management
* Strong experience with Azure and Private Cloud cost models
* Advanced Excel and Power BI skills for modelling and reporting
* Strong understanding of cloud and infrastructure cost drivers
* Experience with financial reporting tools and cost optimisation frameworks
* Strong stakeholder management, including senior customer engagement
Desirable:
* Experience working in regulated (financial services) environments
* Knowledge of frameworks such as FCA, PRA, DORA, ISO 27001
Benefits
* Pension with employer contributions
* Private healthcare
* Discounted gym memberships
* 25–27 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off
* 24/7 wellbeing support + Team Claranet initiatives
For full JD please visit our careers site
Reference: 225166617
https://jobs.careeraddict.com/post/113303083
FinOps Lead
Posted on May 28, 2026 by CV-Library
London, United Kingdom
IT
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
The Role
The FinOps Lead is responsible for leading Cloud Financial Management across Azure and Private Cloud environments for a financial services customer. You will drive cost transparency, optimisation strategies, and financial governance aligned to regulatory and operational requirements.
This is a player/coach role, leading a FinOps team while remaining hands-on—shaping cost models, delivering insight, and enabling data-driven decision-making across the business.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and develop the FinOps team, setting objectives and performance standards
* Design and deliver FinOps services aligned to financial services requirements
* Develop and maintain cost models across Azure and Private Cloud environments
* Drive cost optimisation strategies while maintaining performance and resilience
* Deliver high-quality reporting and dashboards for technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Own and manage cost management tooling (e.g. Azure Cost Management)
* Translate business and technical requirements into financial models and insights
* Collaborate with Cloud, Data, and Infrastructure teams to improve cost visibility
* Support sales and account growth through FinOps-led opportunities
* Provide strategic input to leadership on FinOps service evolution
* Ensure robust governance, auditability, and financial transparency across all outputs
* Support audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance activities
Experience & Knowledge
Essential:
* Proven experience in FinOps or cloud financial management
* Strong experience with Azure and Private Cloud cost models
* Advanced Excel and Power BI skills for modelling and reporting
* Strong understanding of cloud and infrastructure cost drivers
* Experience with financial reporting tools and cost optimisation frameworks
* Strong stakeholder management, including senior customer engagement
Desirable:
* Experience working in regulated (financial services) environments
* Knowledge of frameworks such as FCA, PRA, DORA, ISO 27001
Benefits
* Pension with employer contributions
* Private healthcare
* Discounted gym memberships
* 25–27 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off
* 24/7 wellbeing support + Team Claranet initiatives
For full JD please visit our careers site
The FinOps Lead is responsible for leading Cloud Financial Management across Azure and Private Cloud environments for a financial services customer. You will drive cost transparency, optimisation strategies, and financial governance aligned to regulatory and operational requirements.
This is a player/coach role, leading a FinOps team while remaining hands-on—shaping cost models, delivering insight, and enabling data-driven decision-making across the business.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and develop the FinOps team, setting objectives and performance standards
* Design and deliver FinOps services aligned to financial services requirements
* Develop and maintain cost models across Azure and Private Cloud environments
* Drive cost optimisation strategies while maintaining performance and resilience
* Deliver high-quality reporting and dashboards for technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Own and manage cost management tooling (e.g. Azure Cost Management)
* Translate business and technical requirements into financial models and insights
* Collaborate with Cloud, Data, and Infrastructure teams to improve cost visibility
* Support sales and account growth through FinOps-led opportunities
* Provide strategic input to leadership on FinOps service evolution
* Ensure robust governance, auditability, and financial transparency across all outputs
* Support audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance activities
Experience & Knowledge
Essential:
* Proven experience in FinOps or cloud financial management
* Strong experience with Azure and Private Cloud cost models
* Advanced Excel and Power BI skills for modelling and reporting
* Strong understanding of cloud and infrastructure cost drivers
* Experience with financial reporting tools and cost optimisation frameworks
* Strong stakeholder management, including senior customer engagement
Desirable:
* Experience working in regulated (financial services) environments
* Knowledge of frameworks such as FCA, PRA, DORA, ISO 27001
Benefits
* Pension with employer contributions
* Private healthcare
* Discounted gym memberships
* 25–27 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off
* 24/7 wellbeing support + Team Claranet initiatives
For full JD please visit our careers site
Reference: 225166617
Share this job:
Alert me to jobs like this:
Amplify your job search:
Expert career advice
Increase interview chances with our downloads and specialist services.
Visit Blog