Director Of Finops

Lead the FinOps function. As Director, FinOps (Cloud Financial Management), you will shape and advance Zafin’s cloud financial management strategy. You will build and lead a scalable FinOps function that delivers measurable, sustainable cost savings while safeguarding platform reliability, security, and engineering productivityShape cloud investment decisions. You will define how Zafin manages and optimizes cloud investments across its banking technology platforms. Working with Engineering, Cloud Operations, Product, and Finance, you will strengthen financial accountability, increase cost visibility, and embed cost-conscious decision-making across technology and business operationsApply AI and automation. You will use AI-driven analytics, automation, and intelligent cost monitoring to improve forecasting, identify optimization opportunities, detect spending anomalies, and strengthen cloud financial governanceDeliver sustainable business value. Your leadership will improve cloud cost efficiency and financial predictability, ensuring Zafin’s cloud investments generate lasting valueDefine and lead Zafin’s FinOps strategy, governance framework, and cloud cost optimization program across Microsoft Azure and platform servicesDeliver measurable cloud savings through resource optimization, improved utilization, cost avoidance, and stronger financial accountabilityLead cloud budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting to increase cost visibility and improve predictabilityPartner with Engineering, Cloud Operations, Product, and Finance to embed cost-efficient practices in architecture, infrastructure, and operational decisionsOptimize Azure infrastructure spending across compute, storage, networking, AKS/Kubernetes, Reserved Instances, and observability servicesEstablish cost allocation models, tagging standards, financial controls, and unit economics to strengthen cloud cost managementImplement FinOps tools, dashboards, AI-assisted analytics, automation, and anomaly detection to uncover savings opportunities and reinforce financial governanceProvide executives with clear reporting on cloud spending, savings performance, financial risks, and strategic recommendationsBuild and mentor a high-performing FinOps team, foster cross-functional collaboration, and create a culture of cloud cost accountabilityBenefits
Flexible work arrangements - includes opportunities for hybrid work, flexible hours, flexible locations, and various types of paid leaveMeaningful recognition - we truly value our team members’ contributions and ensure that their achievements are properly recognized and rewarded through areas such as incentive opportunitiesOwnership - we offer a stock option plan that is exclusively for employees who share our sense of purpose and create value that keeps us on our A-gameAzure expertise: Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure and the cost drivers for compute, storage, networking, Kubernetes/AKS, and observability servicesCloud financial management: Proven success designing or leading initiatives that deliver measurable, sustained cost savings and improve cost-to-serveFinancial insight: Ability to translate complex cloud architecture and infrastructure decisions into clear financial implications and actionable optimization strategiesGovernance and accountability: Experience establishing financial governance practices, cost allocation models, accountability frameworks, and performance reportingCross-functional influence: Demonstrated success aligning Engineering, Finance, Product, and Technology stakeholders and advancing initiatives without direct authorityLeadership and change management: Proven ability to build scalable processes, establish operational discipline, lead high-performing teams, and drive organizational change in complex technology environmentsAnalytical problem-solving: Ability to identify key cost drivers, generate meaningful insights, and translate them into measurable business outcomesRelevant experience: 10+ years in cloud infrastructure, platform operations, technology finance, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), or FinOps, including at least three years in a leadership roleExecutive communication: Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience presenting financial performance, strategic recommendations, and operational metrics to senior leadersFinancial planning and analysis: Expertise in cloud budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial modelling, ROI assessment, and savings measurementFamiliarity with cloud infrastructure supporting financial services, banking platforms, or other regulated industriesExposure to AI-driven cloud cost analytics, intelligent forecasting, anomaly detection, and automated optimization solutionsExperience integrating cloud cost controls and financial governance into engineering delivery pipelinesFamiliarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and GitOps practices, including Terraform, Argo CD, or equivalent technologiesExperience implementing showback/chargeback models and cloud unit economics at an enterprise scaleFinOps Foundation certifications, such as FinOps Certified Practitioner or Professional, and/or relevant Microsoft Azure certificationsExperience establishing a FinOps function or cloud financial management capability within a growing technology organization
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