Director, Cloud Engineering & Operations, FinOps

FinOps Weekly; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Remote work flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

FinOps Weekly seeks a Director of Cloud Engineering & Operations to lead the strategy and execution of cloud financial management in a fast-growing SaaS environment. You will drive cost optimization, governance, and accountability across Engineering, Finance, Product, and Operations.

The role requires deep FinOps expertise, strong leadership, and hands-on execution to align cloud spend with business growth and margin goals. Remote-friendly with global impact.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in cloud financial management, cost optimization, or technology finance.
• 5+ years in a leadership role managing cross-functional teams.
• Proven experience maturing FinOps practices with governance and optimization programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a cloud financial management framework (forecasting, budgeting, cost allocation, unit economics).
• Lead cloud cost optimization programs (Reserved instances, right-sizing, idle resource elimination).
• Partner with Engineering and Product to integrate cost visibility via dashboards and KPIs.
• Establish governance and controls around cloud spend (tagging standards, approvals, contract reviews).
• Provide executive reporting on cost trends, savings, and trade-offs between cost, performance, and growth.
• Hire, mentor, and manage a FinOps team; set strategy and measure effectiveness.

Skills

Cloud cost optimization

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance/Accounting/Economics/CS/IS/Engineering

Tools

Cloud cost management tools

Tagging enforcement

Anomaly detection

Job description

Jobgether# Director, Cloud Engineering & Operations, FinOps## Job DescriptionThis position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director, Cloud Engineering & Operations, FinOps in United States. This role leads the strategy and execution of all financial aspects of cloud operations within a high-growth SaaS environment. The Director will partner across Engineering, Finance, Product, and Operations to ensure cloud spend drives measurable value, operational efficiency, and scalability. You will manage a team of FinOps analysts and engineers, translating cloud usage data into actionable business insights, establishing governance, and automating cost management processes. This position requires both strategic thinking and hands-on execution, balancing cloud economics with technical performance, while fostering a culture of accountability and financial discipline. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities, making decisions that directly impact business growth, margin, and scalability. Accountabilities Develop and maintain a comprehensive cloud financial management framework, including forecasting, budgeting, cost allocation, and unit economics Lead cloud cost optimization programs, implementing initiatives like reserved commitments, right-sizing, idle resource elimination, and chargeback models Partner with Engineering and Product teams to integrate cost visibility into operations through dashboards, KPIs, and reporting Establish governance and controls around cloud spend, including tagging standards, approval workflows, and contract reviews Provide executive reporting and insights on cost trends, savings progress, risk of overruns, and trade-offs between cost, performance, and growth Hire, mentor, and manage a high-performing FinOps team, setting strategy and measuring effectiveness across the organization Support major initiatives such as M&A, product launches, and cloud migrations by modeling financial impact and forecasting scenarios Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering required; advanced degrees preferred 10-15 years of experience in cloud financial management, cost optimization, or technology finance; 5+ years in a leadership role managing cross-functional teams Proven experience establishing and maturing FinOps practices, including governance, cost-allocation, showback/chargeback, and optimization programs Deep knowledge of public-cloud pricing and billing models (AWS, Azure, GCP) with experience optimizing reserved instances and savings plans Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and reporting skills, connecting cloud spend to business metrics and unit economics Expertise in cloud-cost management tools and automation initiatives, including tagging enforcement, anomaly detection, and real-time spend governance Excellent problem-solving, strategic thinking, communication, and cross-functional influence skills Benefits Competitive base salary and variable compensation based on experience Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Retirement savings plan with 401(k) Paid vacation and holidays Professional development and training opportunities Remote work flexibility and collaborative environment We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role’s core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Show more Show less| Map data (C) contributorsLoading...No Records FoundSorry, no records were found. Please adjust your search criteria and try again.Maps failed to loadSorry, unable to load the Maps API.Change LocationFind awesome listings near you!