Sr. FinOps Engineer (68022)

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Digital Services in the UK is seeking a hands-on FinOps Engineer to manage cost visibility for the on-premises estate. You will connect data sources, build dashboards, analyse usage patterns, and identify savings under the FinOps.org framework, collaborating with finance, engineering, and offshore teams.

As the onshore engineer, you will implement data integration, tagging improvements, cost modelling, and governance processes, delivering regular reporting packs and quick-win initiatives

Qualifications

• FinOps.org certification required or willing to certify within 6 months.
• Experience delivering FinOps dashboards and cost visibility for on-premises environments.
• Ability to collaborate with executives, finance, engineering and offshore teams.

Responsibilities

• Implement cost data integration from CMDB, asset management, procurement systems and licensing portals; automate data pipelines.
• Build and maintain data normalisation for reporting and analysis.
• Develop FinOps dashboards and reports for executive cost views and business units.
• Conduct usage, pattern and licence analysis to identify savings and optimisation opportunities.
• Support governance processes: budgeting, anomaly detection and cost controls.
• Coordinate with offshore FinOps engineer to ensure data quality and context for analysis.

Skills

FinOps.org

DCIM

CMDB / asset DB

Hypervisor metrics

Power monitoring

Contracts & licenses management

FinOps for DC knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Grafana

ServiceNow

BMC

Flexera

Snow Software

Job description

FunctionCloud & Data EngineeringOur CompanyWe’re Hitachi Digital Services, a global digital solutions and transformation business with a bold vision of our world’s potential. We’re people-centric and here to power good. Every day, we future-proof urban spaces, conserve natural resources, protect rainforests, and save lives. This is a world where innovation, technology, and deep expertise come together to take our company and customers from what’s now to what’s next. We make it happen through the power of acceleration.Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to bring a better tomorrow closer to today. We don’t expect you to ‘fit’ every requirement – your life experience, character, perspective, and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally as important to us.Job descriptionMandatory Skills:Certified from FinOps.org, FinOps for DC knowledge, DCIM, CMDB / asset DB, hypervisor metrics, power monitoring, contracts & licenses managementRole Description Skills:ROLE PURPOSEDeliver hands-on FinOps engineering for the organisation’s on-premises estate, working under the FinOps Architect to implement cost visibility, data integration, reporting, and optimisation initiatives following the FinOps.org framework. Serve as the primary onshore engineering resource who connects data sources, builds dashboards, analyses usage patterns, identifies savings, and supports governance processes. Collaborate with all FinOps personas to embed cost accountability into day-to-day operations. As the onshore engineer, this role acts as the bridge between stakeholders (finance, engineering, operations) and the offshore engineering capacity, ensuring quality, context, and alignment with business priorities.FINOPS SCOPE OF WORKThis role directly contributes to the following FinOps programme workstreams, aligned to FinOps.org’s Inform, Optimise, and Operate lifecycle:Cost Visibility — Gain full visibility of on-premises infrastructure, licensing, and operational costs by establishing comprehensive data collection and integration from identified sourcesData Source Identification & Setup — Identify, agree upon, and integrate all relevant cost data sources including CMDB, asset management, licensing portals, procurement systems, and infrastructure monitoring toolsFinOps Maturity Baselining — Assess current FinOps maturity against the FinOps.org maturity model (Crawl Walk Run), identifying gaps and opportunities across tagging, savings, and cost governanceTagging & Allocation Gaps — Identify and remediate gaps in cost allocation, tagging, and labelling across on-premises assets to enable accurate chargeback, showback, and cost attributionSavings Identification — Discover potential savings opportunities through licence optimisation, hardware rightsizing, capacity rebalancing, decommissioning, and vendor renegotiationCost Governance Gaps — Assess and strengthen cost governance processes including approval workflows, budget controls, anomaly detection, and policy enforcementData Normalisation — Normalise cost data from disparate sources into a unified cost model, enabling consistent reporting across business units, environments, and service categoriesUsage, Pattern & Licence Analysis — Analyse infrastructure utilisation patterns, workload distribution, peak/off-peak trends, and software licence usage to identify waste and optimisation opportunitiesCost Modelling & Economics — Define unit economics, cost-per-service models, TCO calculations, and amortisation schedules for on-premises infrastructure to enable informed decision-makingImplementation Roadmap — Develop a prioritised roadmap of quick-wins (0–3 months), mid-term initiatives (3–6 months), and long-term transformations (6–12 months) based on value and feasibilityReporting & Dashboards — Design and recommend live/near-real-time cost dashboards with drill-down capabilities, trend analysis, anomaly alerts, and executive reporting viewsFINOPS PERSONA COLLABORATIONAs defined by FinOps.org, this role works with all key FinOps personas:Executives (CTO, CFO, CIO) — Present cost visibility dashboards, business cases for optimisation, and FinOps maturity roadmaps to drive strategic investment decisionsFinance / Procurement — Collaborate on cost allocation models, chargeback/showback mechanisms, budgeting, forecasting, and vendor contract analysis for on-premises licensingEngineering / DevOps Teams — Partner on tagging strategies, resource utilisation analysis, rightsizing recommendations, and embedding cost-awareness into engineering cultureProduct Owners / Business Units — Provide unit economics and cost-per-service metrics to inform product decisions, capacity planning, and build-vs-buy analysisIT Operations / Infrastructure — Work on data source integration, asset management, capacity utilisation, and hardware lifecycle cost modellingArchitecture & Governance — Align FinOps governance policies, cost guardrails, and architectural decisions with total cost of ownership (TCO) analysisSecurity & Compliance — Ensure cost data handling meets compliance requirements and that FinOps tooling adheres to organisational security policiesKEY RESPONSIBILITIESImplement cost data integration from identified sources: CMDB, asset management, procurement systems, licence portals, and monitoring tools — building automated data pipelines where possibleBuild and maintain data normalisation processes to unify cost data from disparate systems into a consistent, queryable format for reporting and analysisDevelop and maintain FinOps dashboards and reports: executive cost views, business-unit breakdowns, trend analysis, anomaly alerts, and licence utilisation reports using Power BI, Tableau, or GrafanaConduct usage, pattern, and licence utilisation analysis: identify underused licences, oversized hardware, idle resources, peak/off-peak patterns, and capacity rebalancing opportunitiesSupport the FinOps Architect in maturity assessments: gather evidence, document current-state practices, score maturity against FinOps.org’s Crawl/Walk/Run model, and track improvement progressImplement tagging and cost allocation improvements: work with IT operations to remediate tagging gaps, enforce naming conventions, and improve cost attribution accuracyBuild cost models and unit economics calculations: TCO spreadsheets, cost-per-service models, amortisation schedules, and build-vs-buy analysis supporting the Architect’s cost modelling workIdentify and document savings opportunities: produce savings registers with quantified impact, effort estimates, and implementation recommendations for quick-wins and mid-term initiativesCoordinate with the offshore FinOps engineer: define tasks, review deliverables, ensure data quality, and provide business context for analysis being performed offshoreSupport FinOps governance processes: prepare materials for cost review meetings, track budget variances, maintain anomaly logs, and document governance decisionsProduce regular FinOps reporting packs for stakeholders across all persona groups — executive summaries, detailed analysis for finance, and actionable insights for engineering teamsContribute to the FinOps implementation roadmap: track delivery of quick-wins, report progress on mid-term initiatives, and flag risks or dependenciesTECHNICAL SKILLS & EXPERTISEStrong data engineering skills: SQL (advanced), Python or PowerShell for data extraction, transformation, and automation; experience with ETL/ELT pipelinesDashboard development: Power BI (preferred), Tableau, Grafana, or equivalent BI tools — building interactive dashboards with drill-down, filtering, and alertingExperience with on-premises infrastructure: server/VM inventory, storage systems, network hardware, and understanding of how these translate to cost line itemsLicence management knowledge: Microsoft EA/SCE, Oracle (processor-based, NUP), VMware vSphere/vSAN, Red Hat subscriptions — understanding true-up processes and optimisation leversFamiliarity with CMDB and asset management tools: ServiceNow, BMC, Flexera, Snow — extracting and reconciling data across platformsUnderstanding of the FinOps.org framework: domains, capabilities, maturity model, and lifecycle phases (Inform/Optimise/Operate)Spreadsheet modelling: advanced Excel/Google Sheets for TCO calculations, cost projections, and scenario analysisBasic understanding of monitoring tools (Datadog, Dynatrace, SolarWinds, Prometheus) for correlating usage data with cost dataSOFT SKILLS & COMPETENCIESStrong analytical and problem-solving mindset with meticulous attention to data quality and accuracyExcellent written and verbal communication skills — able to present findings to both technical and finance audiencesCollaborative team player with the ability to work across distributed, multi-cultural teamsSelf-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset and eagerness to learn FinOps practices and toolsAbility to work under pressure, manage priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentComfortable working with ambiguity — on-premises cost data is often incomplete, and creative problem-solving is essentialQUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE4–7 years in IT infrastructure, cost management, data analytics, or financial operations with at least 2 years focused on cost visibility or FinOps practicesHands-on experience building cost dashboards and reports for multi-stakeholder audiencesExperience with on-premises licence management and optimisation in enterprise environmentsFinOps Certified Practitioner (FinOps.org) — required or willingness to certify within 6 monthsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Finance, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)DESIRABLE / NICE TO HAVEExperience with Apptio, ServiceNow ITFM, or Flexera One for cost managementBackground in financial modelling, management accounting, or FP&AData engineering certifications (Azure Data Engineer, AWS Data Analytics, dbt)ITIL Foundation certificationExperience in hybrid environments bridging on-premises and cloud cost managementAbout usWe’re a global, team of innovators. Together, we harness engineering excellence and passion to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into data-driven leaders that can make a positive impact on their industries and society. If you believe that innovation can bring a better tomorrow closer to today, this is the place for you.Fostering innovation through diverse perspectivesHitachi is a global company operating across a wide range of industries and regions. One of the things that sets Hitachi apart is the diversity of our business and people, which drives our innovation and growth.We are committed to building an inclusive culture based on mutual respect and merit-based systems. We believe that when people feel valued, heard, and safe to express themselves, they do their best work.How we look after youWe help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We’re also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We’re always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you’ll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.We’re proud to say we’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.