Cloud Architect/FinOps Manager

Hytech; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Hytech is seeking a Senior FinOps leader to define and drive cloud financial management strategy in Singapore. You will align cloud cost with business goals, promote governance, and partner with finance, IT and business teams to optimize spending across AWS/Azure/GCP.

Lead cost governance, forecasting, budgeting and optimization programs, champion continuous improvement, and translate data into actionable insights for leadership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in financial management, cloud operations, or IT finance with at least 3 years in FinOps or cloud financial leadership.
• Deep understanding of cloud service models (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cost structures, including reserved instances and pricing plans.
• Proven track record of establishing FinOps frameworks, governance policies, and cost-accountability models.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in cloud cost analysis, forecasting, budgeting and optimization.
• Familiarity with FinOps tools and cloud-native cost management services.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills with finance, engineering, and business stakeholders.
• Strong communication and influencing abilities to translate data into leadership insights.
• Experience driving organizational change and cost accountability culture.

Responsibilities

• Define the strategic direction for cloud financial management (FinOps) aligned with business objectives.
• Establish and promote best practices for cloud cost optimization, budgeting, governance, and accountability.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, drive optimization initiatives, and monitor cloud spending for efficiency.
• Partner with finance, IT, and business teams to align cloud investments with priorities and maximize value.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement in FinOps processes.
• Analyze performance metrics, identify improvements, and implement changes for efficiency.

Skills

FinOps

Cloud cost management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Cost optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Leadership

Tools

CloudHealth

Cloudability

AWS Cost Explorer

Azure Cost Management

Job description

Hytech is a leading management consulting firm headquartered in Australia and Singapore, specialising in digital transformation for fintech and financial services organisations. We deliver end-to-end consulting services and provide robust middle- and back-office solutions that enable our clients to optimise operations, enhance efficiency, and stay ahead in a fast-evolving digital landscape.

With more than 2,000 professionals worldwide, Hytech has a strong and growing international presence, with offices across Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, the Philippines, Thailand, Morocco, Cyprus, Dubai, and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Define the strategic direction for the organization's cloud financial management (FinOps) function, aligning practices with business objectives to ensure cloud spending supports overall company goals
• Establish and promote best practices for cloud cost optimization, budgeting, governance, and accountability; develop policies and guidelines to govern cloud spending organization-wide
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, drive optimization initiatives, and monitor cloud spending to ensure efficient resource utilization
• Partner closely with finance, IT, and business teams to align cloud investments with organizational priorities and maximize value delivered
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, regularly evaluating and refining cloud financial management processes
• Analyze performance metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and implement changes to drive efficiency and effectiveness

Job Requirement

• 8+ years of experience in financial management, cloud operations, or IT finance, with at least 3 years in a FinOps, cloud cost management, or cloud financial leadership role
• Deep understanding of cloud service models (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cost structures, including reserved instances, savings plans, spot pricing, and usage-based billing
• Proven track record of establishing FinOps frameworks, governance policies, and cost accountability models across large organizations
• Strong analytical skills with experience in cloud cost analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and building cost optimization strategies
• Familiarity with FinOps tools and platforms (e.g., CloudHealth, Cloudability, AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management) and cloud-native cost management services
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, with demonstrated ability to align finance, engineering, and business stakeholders around shared cloud spending goals
• Strong communication and influencing skills, able to translate technical cloud usage data into business-relevant insights for leadership
• Experience driving organizational change and promoting a culture of cost accountability and continuous improvement