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 role leads the strategy and execution of all financial aspects of cloud operations within a high-growth SaaS environment. The Director will partner across Engineering, Finance, Product, and Operations to ensure cloud spend drives measurable value, operational efficiency, and scalability. You will manage a team of FinOps analysts and engineers, translating cloud usage data into actionable business insights, establishing governance, and automating cost management processes. This position requires both strategic thinking and hands-on execution, balancing cloud economics with technical performance, while fostering a culture of accountability and financial discipline. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities, making decisions that directly impact business growth, margin, and scalability.

Accountabilities:

Develop and maintain a comprehensive cloud financial management framework, including forecasting, budgeting, cost allocation, and unit economics
Lead cloud cost optimization programs, implementing initiatives like reserved commitments, right-sizing, idle resource elimination, and chargeback models
Partner with Engineering and Product teams to integrate cost visibility into operations through dashboards, KPIs, and reporting
Establish governance and controls around cloud spend, including tagging standards, approval workflows, and contract reviews
Provide executive reporting and insights on cost trends, savings progress, risk of overruns, and trade-offs between cost, performance, and growth
Hire, mentor, and manage a high-performing FinOps team, setting strategy and measuring effectiveness across the organization
Support major initiatives such as M&A, product launches, and cloud migrations by modeling financial impact and forecasting scenarios

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering required; advanced degrees preferred
10–15 years of experience in cloud financial management, cost optimization, or technology finance; 5+ years in a leadership role managing cross-functional teams
Proven experience establishing and maturing FinOps practices, including governance, cost-allocation, showback/chargeback, and optimization programs
Deep knowledge of public-cloud pricing and billing models (AWS, Azure, GCP) with experience optimizing reserved instances and savings plans
Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and reporting skills, connecting cloud spend to business metrics and unit economics
Expertise in cloud-cost management tools and automation initiatives, including tagging enforcement, anomaly detection, and real-time spend governance
Excellent problem-solving, strategic thinking, communication, and cross-functional influence skills

Benefits:

Competitive base salary and variable compensation based on experience
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Retirement savings plan with 401(k)
Paid vacation and holidays
Professional development and training opportunities
Remote work flexibility and collaborative environment

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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