Cloud FinOps Manager

Vodafone; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading international Telco as a Cloud FinOps Manager, where you'll drive the Cloud strategy and financial operations. This role requires strong analytical and financial skills to establish a FinOps approach, optimize costs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. You'll be part of a mission to connect people and create a sustainable world while enjoying a competitive benefits package, including a yearly bonus and generous leave options.

Benefits

Yearly bonus: 10%

Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays

Charity days: 5 days/year

Maternity leave: 52 weeks

Private pension: Up to 5% contribution

Access to private medical, dental, health assessments

Additional discounts on Vodafone retail

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial operations or cloud cost management.
• Advanced knowledge of cloud financial principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement a FinOps approach to cost management.
• Monitor and analyze cloud usage and platform consumption costs.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for Cloud Engineering services.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

PowerBI

AWS Cost Explorer

Azure Cost Management

Google Cloud Billing

Job description

Vodafone Paddington, England, United Kingdom

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Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

What You’ll Do

Vodafone is committed to driving our Cloud strategy and engineering evolution. This is an exciting opportunity to join the global Cloud Engineering Chapter to transform the financial operations of our team through establishing a FinOps approach to cost management. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical and financial skills, and the ability to apply technical expertise to drive our commercial and financial position.

• Establish and implement a FinOps approach to cost management
• Monitor and analyze cloud usage and platform consumption costs to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Architecture, Engineering, and Product to promote a cost-conscious mindset and achieve financial goals
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for Cloud Engineering services
• Generate regular, accurate reports to promote cost transparency
• Implement and maintain financial controls and procedures to ensure data accuracy and integrity
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for financial processes and systems
• Provide insights and technical recommendations to leadership on cloud financial performance and strategic initiatives
• Lead technical delivery of cost optimization initiatives to implementation
• Collaborate with vendors to optimize product use and identify efficiencies in tooling strategy and roadmap

Who You Are

• Proven experience in financial operations, cloud cost management, or related roles
• Advanced knowledge of cloud financial principles and practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience creating and managing digital dashboards (e.g., PowerBI)
• Proficiency with cloud financial management tools (e.g., AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, Google Cloud Billing)
• Good technical knowledge of Cloud and DevOps tools, with a passion for technology
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Superior reporting skills, including executive reporting
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Computer Science, or related field
• FinOps Certified Practitioner preferred

Not a perfect fit?

Worried you don’t meet all the criteria? At Vodafone, we’re passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply — you may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

What's In It For You

• Yearly bonus: 10%
• Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + options to buy/sell/carry over 5 days/year
• Charity days: 5 days/year
• Maternity leave: 52 weeks (first 13 fully paid, 26 half pay)
• Private pension: Up to 5% contribution with 2:1 Vodafone match up to 10%
• Access to private medical, dental, health assessments, share save scheme
• Additional discounts on Vodafone retail, gyms, cinemas, cycling schemes, season tickets

Who We Are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions. We believe connectivity is a force for good — it can improve lives and protect the planet. We empower people by connecting everyone, regardless of background or location, and promote sustainability.

Belonging at Vodafone is a lived experience. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and making Vodafone a safe, valued, and inclusive place for all. For accessibility support during recruitment, visit https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/.

Together we can.