Manager - Information Technology (Financial Operations)

NYU Langone Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 101,493 - 152,437; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospitals in New York is seeking a Manager – Information Technology (Financial Operations) to lead cloud financial management and optimize costs. The ideal candidate will have strong financial acumen and at least 5 years of relevant experience, along with excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include managing budgets, analyzing cloud usage, and implementing cost-saving strategies. A Bachelor's degree in finance or a related field is required, and familiarity with cloud technologies is a plus, along with potential relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant work experience.
• Superior communication skills.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledgeable in accrual accounting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze cloud usage patterns and find cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop and maintain financial models for cloud costs.
• Manage cost allocation and chargeback mechanisms.
• Monitor and analyze cloud expenditures.
• Develop and manage cloud budgets and forecasts.
• Communicate cost implications of technical decisions.
• Enforce cloud financial management policies.

Skills

Financial acumen

Cloud Financial Management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, computer science, or related field

Tools

AWS Cost Explorer

Azure Cost Management

SQL

BI platforms

CloudHealth

Apptio Cloudability

Flexera

Job description

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Manager – Information Technology (Financial Operations). In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for managing and providing direction to staff FinOps. Detail‑oriented financial manager with expertise in Cloud Financial Management and processes. As our FinOps manager, you’ll be the bridge between finance and engineering. You’ll ensure our cloud spending is under control and optimized for maximum value. The FinOps Manager will analyze, plan, and communicate, and guide the team toward a future where cloud costs are predictable and aligned with our business goals.

Job Responsibilities

• Cloud cost optimization: analyze cloud usage patterns and find cost‑saving opportunities. Drive cloud efficiency initiatives (right‑sizing, commitment‑based discounts, idle resource termination) and measure ROI of technical projects.
• Financial modeling and analysis: develop and maintain financial models to forecast cloud costs, track spending against budgets, and provide insights into cost trends and anomalies. Prepare accurate reports on actual costs and trends and normalize spend predictability.
• Cost allocation and chargeback: manage cost allocation and chargeback mechanisms to ensure accurate distribution of cloud costs across departments and projects.
• Cloud cost management: monitor and analyze cloud expenditures, identify cost‑saving opportunities, and implement strategies to optimize cloud spending.
• Budgeting and forecasting: develop and manage cloud budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support business planning and decision‑making.
• Cross‑functional collaboration: communicate the cost implications of technical decisions and foster a cost‑conscious culture. Work closely with engineering, operations, and finance teams to align cloud financial management practices with organizational goals and objectives. Evaluate architecture decisions that impact cost efficiency. Identify idle resources and rightsizing opportunities.
• Implement tagging strategies to attribute cloud costs to specific products, services, or departments.
• Vendor management and negotiation: assist in the negotiation of contracts and optimize pricing and service levels; collaborate with cloud service providers to manage billing and ensure compliance with service agreements.
• Reporting and analytics: generate detailed financial reports and dashboards to provide insights into cloud spending patterns, trends, and anomalies. Present cost insights and actionable optimization recommendations to both technical teams and business stakeholders.
• FinOps implementation and advocacy: drive the adoption of FinOps principles and best practices and be responsible for educating teams on cost‑saving strategies and promote a data‑first approach to cloud financial management.
• Utilize cloud‑native tools (AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management) and third‑party solutions (CloudHealth, Apptio Cloudability, Flexera).
• Policy and governance: enforce cloud financial management policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure financial accountability and transparency.
• Training and education: educate and train internal stakeholders on cloud cost management practices and tools to promote a culture of cost awareness and efficiency.
• Continuous improvement: stay up to date with industry trends, tools, and best practices in cloud financial management and continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and outcomes.
• Manage FinOps Sr. Business Analysts, drive accountability, forecast FinOps cost, manage workload priorities, and ensure high‑quality, timely insights and budget efficiency.
• Develop career tracks and provide staff development paths for further growth.
• Optimize internal and external processes to create efficiency and ease of use.
• Manage the day‑to‑day process and work with the IT Finance team to review all approved Cloud, AI and API requests in Ivanti during Project Portfolio Meetings or Off‑cycle requests.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and minimum 5 years relevant work experience or an equivalent combination. Superior communication skills, both written and verbal. Possess strong customer service and problem‑solving skill sets. Knowledgeable of accrual basis of accounting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Financial acumen: solid grasp of financial principles, budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis.
• Technical aptitude: familiarity with cloud infrastructure and services.
• Data knowledge: proficiency in analyzing data.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to communicate technical and financial concepts to diverse audiences.
• Problem‑solving attitude; ability to identify and resolve cost‑related issues; balance speed, quality, and cost‑effectiveness.
• 3+ years in a management role, overseeing teams and driving cloud/IT financial management or finance program.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, computer science, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., FinOps Certified Practitioner) are a definite plus.
• 7+ years of experience in financial analysis, 5+ years in cloud operations, or a related role.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and optimizing cloud costs.
• Experience with cloud cost management tools and platforms.
• Familiar with tools like SQL and creating visualizations with BI platforms.
• Proven experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP billing and cost management tools.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive and self‑motivated with a focus on continuous improvement.

Salary

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range of $101,493.51 – $152,437.74 annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses, incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.