Senior FinOps Advisor - Cloud Cost & Transformation

PwC; Zürich; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Switzerland is seeking a Senior Manager to lead FinOps engagements across cloud cost management, budgeting, and governance for enterprise clients. You will engage with senior stakeholders, translate complex cloud financial data into actionable recommendations, and drive end-to-end delivery.

In this role you will mentor teams, shape proposals, and contribute to expanding the FinOps practice within PwC Switzerland and the global PwC network.

Qualifications

• University degree in fields such as business informatics, computer science, physics, mathematics, or any engineering discipline is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major public cloud, preferably Azure; understanding of cloud architectures, services and DevOps concepts.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in FinOps, including cost optimisation, budgeting, reporting, and leading FinOps transformations.
• Advanced cloud certification (e.g. Architect or Engineer) and a FinOps certification (FinOps Certified Practitioner required).
• Fluency in English with willingness to travel in Switzerland; German language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients, analyzing cloud technical and financial implementations and translating insights into robust recommendations.
• Lead planning and execution of FinOps domains and capabilities tailored to client needs.
• Identify and realise cost-saving opportunities and design cost governance models.
• Advise on automation, tooling, and DevOps practices to accelerate FinOps adoption.
• Deliver trainings and workshops for IT, finance and business stakeholders.
• Lead FinOps engagements end-to-end with delivery quality, commercial outcomes, and client relationships.

Skills

Cloud Computing

FinOps

Communication

Workshop Facilitation

Education

University degree in business informatics / computer science / physics / mathematics / engineering

Tools

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

Job description

PwC Switzerland is seeking a Senior Manager to lead FinOps engagements across cloud cost management, budgeting, and governance for enterprise clients. You will engage with senior stakeholders, translate complex cloud financial data into actionable recommendations, and drive end-to-end delivery.

In this role you will mentor teams, shape proposals, and contribute to expanding the FinOps practice within PwC Switzerland and the global PwC network.