Cloud Governance FinOps Manager

Michael Page; Genova; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ticket restaurant

Relocation package

Smart working 11 days per month

Coworking days in Milan

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Cloud Governance & FinOps Manager to drive cloud financial management across AWS and Azure, focusing on cost optimization, budgeting, forecasting and chargeback models. This role partners with Finance, IT, Architecture and global stakeholders to align cloud investments with business goals.

Based in Genova with a hybrid work setup, the role elevates governance, strategy and innovation across the Group Cloud Business Office, ensuring transparency and accountability in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field is required or highly preferred.
• 4-8+ years in cloud financial operations, cloud cost management or governance across AWS/Azure.
• Experience collaborating with finance, IT, architecture and product teams in global contexts.

Responsibilities

• Lead FinOps efforts to manage and optimize cloud spend across AWS and Azure.
• Own cloud budgeting, forecasting, cost allocation, showback and chargeback reporting.
• Partner with central governance bodies and local stakeholders to align cloud strategy with business objectives.
• Translate group priorities into roadmaps and actionable initiatives across cloud investments.

Skills

Fluent English

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree

Tools

CloudHealth

Cloudability

AWS Cost Explorer

Job description

Lead cloud financial management and governance across AWS and Azure, driving cost optimization, budgeting, forecasting, chargeback/showback models and FinOps practices in a complex enterprise environment. Partner with Finance, IT, Architecture and international stakeholders to align cloud investments with business objectives, improve transparency and maximize cloud value.

Our client is a leading international organization undergoing an ambitious cloud transformation journey. With a strong focus on innovation, operational excellence and digital enablement, the company is investing in cloud technologies to accelerate business growth, enhance efficiency and strengthen governance across its global operations.

As part of this evolution, the organization is looking for a Cloud Governance & FinOps Manager to drive cloud financial management, optimize cloud investments and foster a culture of accountability, transparency and value realization across AWS and Azure environments.

Our organization is increasingly leveraging cloud solutions. We are therefore seeking a Cloud Governance & FinOps Manager to join our local Cloud Business Office (CBO) and lead cloud financial management while strengthening the broader governance, strategy and innovation agenda. The role will ensure efficient management of financial resources, optimize cloud usage and investment, and align cloud priorities, operating practices and performance indicators with the objectives and approaches of the Group Cloud Business Office.

The candidate will bring 4-8+ years of experience across Cloud Engineering, Cloud Financial Management and Cloud Governance for AWS and Azure platforms, together with proven ability to work across finance, technology, architecture and product environments. Strong analytical and communication skills are required to interpret complex financial and operational data, translate group objectives into actionable plans, and interact frequently and effectively with Group stakeholders, including Cyber Security and other central functions.

Embark on an exciting career opportunity and help shape the future of technology as cloud adoption continues to evolve across a complex international environment.

How you'll live your ambition

We're looking for a talented professional to join the Cloud Business Office and Architecture Team.

If you're ready and willing to embark on an innovative adventure, read on to discover how you can help drive cloud adoption, governance and financial optimization across the organization.

Demonstrate your passion

• Lead the FinOps effort to manage and optimize cloud spend across multiple platforms, mainly AWS and Azure, developing and implementing strategies that align cloud usage with business and Group financial objectives.
• Own cloud budgeting, forecasting, cost allocation, showback and chargeback practices, business cases and financial performance reporting, improving transparency and accountability for cloud consumption.
• Act as the primary liaison with the central Group Cloud Business Office, maintaining frequent interaction and ensuring alignment with Group cloud strategy, governance frameworks, financial approaches, KPIs and common initiatives.
• Translate Group Cloud Business Office priorities, standards and practices into roadmaps and actionable initiatives, while representing local requirements, results and opportunities within Group forums.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including Finance, IT Leadership, Engineering, Architecture, DevOps and Product teams, to integrate financial management and governance throughout the cloud adoption lifecycle.
• Promote a strong FinOps and cloud governance culture across the organization, increasing awareness of cost optimization, value realization, ownership and responsible cloud consumption.
• Support cloud strategy and innovation by assessing new capabilities, technologies and provider offerings, identifying opportunities consistent with business needs and Group objectives.
• Promote transparency in cloud cost allocation and usage, ensuring accurate attribution to business units, products or teams and enabling informed investment decisions.
• Lead initiatives to automate cloud cost management and governance processes, including cost tracking, controls, dashboards, reporting and KPI monitoring.

Get things right

• Monitor cloud usage, spending and value delivery to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness and alignment with approved budgets and forecasts.
• Analyze cloud cost data, consumption trends, invoices and operational indicators to provide actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Design and implement policies, guardrails, processes and tools to control cloud costs, manage risk and support performance, scalability and innovation.
• Establish and monitor financial, operational and governance KPIs, tracking performance against budget, local objectives and Group scorecards.
• Drive continuous improvement plans where financial, governance or Group-alignment targets are not met, coordinating accountable stakeholders and monitoring results.
• Facilitate benchmarking and reuse of Group practices, helping the organization benefit from common standards, shared experience and innovation.
• Prepare clear management reporting and decision support for senior leadership and Group stakeholders, highlighting performance, risks, opportunities and required actions.

Safety First

Your innovative thinking and passion will guide you to promote corporate culture and values among employees, leveraging positive relationships with company leaders to achieve business results.

Profilo del Candidato

What makes you unique

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration or a related field.
• 4-8+ years of experience in cloud financial operations, cloud cost management, cloud governance, cloud strategy or a similar role, with a focus on enterprise cloud infrastructure.
• Proven experience working across cross-functional and international teams, particularly within finance, technology, architecture, product or cloud environments.
• Experience working in a multinational or federated organization and interacting with central governance bodies, business offices or Group-level stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms, mainly AWS and Azure, governance capabilities and enterprise operating models.
• Expertise in cloud financial management tools such as CloudHealth, Cloudability and AWS Cost Explorer, and in dashboards, reporting and data-driven performance management.
• Solid analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex cost, usage and KPI data and provide strategic, financially grounded recommendations.
• Ability to connect cloud investment decisions with business value, financial accountability, strategic priorities and measurable outcomes.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and operate effectively without direct authority.
• Ability and willingness to communicate and interact frequently with central governance functions and Group stakeholders.
• Fluent English is essential (B2 level); additional languages are a plus.
• Promote openness and transparency, and welcome feedback and other people's ideas.
• Open to diversity and cultural differences.

offerta di lavoro

• Contratto a tempo indeterminato
• RAL compresa tra €55.000 e €62.000, commisurata all'esperienza e al background del candidato
• Ticket restaurant
• Sede di lavoro: Genova
• 11 giorni di smart working al mese
• Possibilità di usufruire, oltre ai giorni di smart working previsti, di fino a 4 giornate aggiuntive al mese da uffici coworking a Milano, messi a disposizione dell'azienda
• Pacchetto relocation dedicato per candidati residenti a oltre 100 km dalla sede, con contributo economico a copertura dei costi di trasferimento fino a un'annualità