FinOps Manager

Safety National; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialty insurance provider in St. Louis is looking for a FinOps Manager to oversee the financial performance of its IT infrastructure. The candidate will manage Azure costs, create financial models, and work collaboratively with multiple departments. Candidates should have a minimum of three years in cloud financial operations and a bachelor's degree in a related field. This role offers competitive pay and a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years of experience in cloud financial operations or similar role.
• Strong understanding of cloud cost management and optimization strategies.
• Experience with Azure governance and financial analysis is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize financial performance of IT infrastructure.
• Create financial models and dashboards to monitor costs.
• Lead cost review meetings and define governance policies.

Skills

Cloud financial operations

Microsoft Azure services

Analytical skills

Cost optimization strategies

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Azure Cost Management

Power BI

Excel/Google Sheets

Job description

Overview

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At Safety National, we don’t just offer jobs – we build careers with purpose. Since 1942, we’ve been an industry leader, valuing integrity, teamwork, and stability while providing competitive rewards, top-tier benefits, career growth opportunities, and flexible work options that promote balance. This opportunity is in the Information Technology department.

As the company’s largest department, IT supports ongoing operations and IT projects. We partner with colleagues to securely enable and support new capabilities daily. We work with a diverse set of technologies (Guidewire, Salesforce, Java, C#/.NET, Mule, Azure) and operate in agile teams where individual contributions are recognized and career advancement is nurtured.

Role Description

Do you enjoy working at the intersection of technology and finance? As a FinOps Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in managing and optimizing the financial performance of Safety National’s IT infrastructure, including Azure cloud usage, on-premise environments, and enterprise licensing. You will spearhead the creation of financial models and dashboards, lead cost review meetings, and define governance policies to drive cost efficiency and accountability across departments. In this highly collaborative role, you’ll work with cross-functional teams including Finance, Procurement, Product, and Engineering to forecast cloud costs, allocate spend accurately, and develop actionable insights. You’ll help ensure financial clarity and control by establishing best practices for Azure cost optimization, governance, and infrastructure inventory tracking. Your expertise will help guide our strategic investment in the cloud and drive continual efficiency across our IT operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize financial performance of IT infrastructure, including Azure cloud usage, on-premise environments, and enterprise licensing.
• Create financial models and dashboards to monitor costs and inform decision-making.
• Lead cost review meetings and define governance policies to drive cost efficiency and accountability across departments.
• Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, Product, and Engineering to forecast cloud costs and allocate spend accurately.
• Develop insights and best practices for Azure cost optimization, governance, and inventory tracking.

Qualifications

Education: A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field is required.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be presently authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Hybrid work schedule with a minimum of 3 days per week in the St. Louis Corporate Office (1832 Schuetz Rd., Saint Louis, MO). Work-from-home requests and policy will be provided to interviewees.
• 3+ years of experience in cloud financial operations (FinOps), cloud cost management, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure services, pricing models, and cost optimization strategies.
• Proficiency with Azure Cost Management, Power BI, and Excel/Google Sheets.
• Experience with Azure tagging, governance, and subscription management.
• Proficiency in managing infrastructure hardware, network circuits, and licensing.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• FinOps Certified Practitioner or a similar certification.
• Experience managing Azure spend in a software development environment.
• Familiarity with scripting or automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Azure CLI, Terraform).
• Background in financial analysis, accounting, or IT asset management.

Compensation & Benefits

Safety National is committed to fair, transparent pay and competitive, market-based compensation. The target base salary range for this position is $99,000 to $128,500, with compensation considering knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. Our total rewards package includes base salary, holiday bonus, incentive awards, comprehensive health/dental/vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, profit sharing, and various family-forming, paid time off, and well-being benefits. We offer a hybrid work environment and company-paid life insurance and disability, along with professional growth opportunities.

Safety National is a leading specialty insurance and reinsurance provider and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tokio Marine, Inc. We value relationships and the benefits of our affiliation with one of the top 10 insurance companies globally.

Protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information and technology assets against unauthorized disclosure, destruction and/or alteration, in accordance with Safety National policies, standards, and procedures.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales
• Industries
• Insurance

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