Cloud Governance FinOps Manager

Michael Page International; Genova; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Michael Page International cerca un Cloud Governance & FinOps Manager per guidare la gestione finanziaria del cloud in Genova. Intraprende iniziative di governance, cost optimization e KPI audit, lavorando con Finance, IT, Architecture e stakeholder internazionali.

La figura coadiuva la strategia cloud, promuove pratiche FinOps e assicura allineamento con obiettivi di gruppo, portando trasparenza nelle allocazioni di costi e investimenti.

Formación

• Esperienza nel collegare investimenti cloud alle strategie di business e governance finanziaria.
• Capacità di lavorare con funzioni finanziarie, IT, architettura e prodotto in contesto internazionale.
• Conoscenza delle piattaforme AWS e Azure e delle pratiche FinOps.

Responsabilidades

• Guidare gli sforzi FinOps per ottimizzare la spesa cloud su AWS e Azure.
• Gestire budgeting, forecasting, allocation, showback e reportistica finanziaria.
• Funzionare da tramite con Group Cloud Business Office e stakeholder unitari.
• Tradurre priorità aziendali in roadmaps e iniziative misurabili.
• Collaborare con Finance, IT, Architecture, DevOps e Product per governance continua.
• Promuovere cultura FinOps e trasparenza nei costi cloud.
• Valutare nuove capabilities e fornitori in linea con gli obiettivi Group.
• Disporre report di management per leadership e stakeholder.

Conocimientos

Cloud governance

FinOps

Cost optimization

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Communication

English fluency

Educación

Laurea in Finanza/Informatica/Business

Herramientas

CloudHealth

Cloudability

AWS Cost Explorer

Descripción del empleo

Categoria: Leisure, Travel & Tourism

Luogo di lavoro: Genova

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 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

• 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.

Requisiti

What makes you uniqueBachelor'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.