Cloud Economics Manager

nbn; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal employment opportunity

Great training opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

18 weeks of paid parental leave

Pride in Diversity Platinum Employer

Job summary

nbn is seeking a Cloud Economics Manager reporting to the Senior Manager Cloud FinOps. You will lead the cloud economics capability across AWS, Azure and OCI, partnering with Finance, Technology and Procurement to optimise costs, governance and investment reviews.

The role demands strong analytical, reporting and automation skills, with hands-on experience in Python, Power BI and SQL, and a proven ability to translate data into actionable investment decisions and improved FinOps processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in Cloud FinOps, cloud operations or technology finance.
• Strong analytical, reporting and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Expertise across AWS, Azure and OCI with cost optimisation knowledge.
• Experience in executive reporting, data analysis, and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead cloud economics, governance and FinOps practices.
• Drive cost efficiency, forecasting and investment governance.
• Deliver actionable reporting and insights on cloud consumption.
• Collaborate with Finance, Technology, Procurement and Architecture teams.

Skills

Cloud FinOps

Cost optimisation

Stakeholder engagement

Executive reporting

Automation

Data analysis

Tools

Python

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Job Expectations

Build your career and Australia's future.

Not many people can say they are working on building Australia's future. With us you'll be doing just that, leaving a legacy for all Australians. Plus, there's equal employment, great training, and true flexible working arrangements.

A fantastic opportunity has presented itself for a Cloud Economics Manager reporting to Senior Manager Cloud FinOps

A bit about your role

Cloud Economics Manager leads organisation's cloud economics capability, encompassing Cloud & AI financial management and governance, cost optimisation, investment reviews and consumption reporting across AWS, Azure & Oracle cloud

Working collaboratively with Finance, Technology, Procurement, Architecture, and Cloud Platform teams, the role supports cost optimisation, forecasting, reporting, and investment governance to maximise value from cloud consumption. Key responsibilities include driving FinOps and AI FinOps practices, improving cloud cost efficiency, delivering actionable reporting and insights, supporting tooling and automation enhancements, and strengthening governance processes. The role also contributes to knowledge sharing, process improvement, and cross-functional capability building to reduce operational risk and ensure sustainable, resilient cloud financial management practices.

A bit about you

The ideal candidate brings experience in Cloud FinOps, cloud operations, technology finance, or related disciplines, with strong analytical, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills. They have expertise across major cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, and OCI, and a solid understanding of cloud cost optimisation, commitment management, financial governance, and AI consumption-based pricing models.

The role benefits from experience in executive reporting, data analysis, automation, and cloud cost management tooling, supported by skills in Python, Power BI, SQL, or similar technologies. Success in the role is demonstrated through delivering accurate reporting and insights, improving cost visibility and governance, identifying optimisation opportunities, managing cost anomalies, supporting informed Cloud & AI investment decisions, and continuously enhancing FinOps processes, automation, and reporting capabilities.

Life at nbn

To be part of nbn is to be part of something bigger. There's so much more from here. Our pioneering spirit drives us forward every day. Together, we help lift the digital capability of the nation by building and connecting Australia's best fibre infrastructure into homes and businesses, plus places and things, everywhere. We're continuing to create Australia's network-a network made for more. Not just a way for everyone to do the things they love but transforming the way they do them.

A more inclusive working world

• Reconciliation Action Plan
• Accessibility & Inclusion Plan
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave
• Pride in Diversity Platinum Employer
• employee-led diversity pillars

We are also a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women.

Equal Opportunities for All

We champion equal opportunities for all employees. If you have any accessibility requirements and would like to discuss adjustments for the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact us by emailing [e-mail] or calling our Recruitment Accessibility Enquiry Line at [phone]. Please note, this line is dedicated to accessibility-related enquiries for the purposes of recruitment, and only enquiries related to accessibility adjustments will be answered. For other matters, please visit our Contact Us page on our website.

Please note that this role is a permanent opportunity and applications will close at midnight on Thursday, 24th September.

To be eligible for this role, you must have full working rights in Australia.

Worker Type

Permanent

Time Type

Full time