Tech Finance & Cloud Cost Optimization Lead

Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrowstreet Capital is seeking a senior financial planning and analysis professional to lead forecasting, budgeting, and long‑range financial planning for technology and corporate expenses in Boston. The role emphasizes cloud cost management, ERP and FP&A tooling, and data visualization to inform strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in financial management, with strong technology budgeting experience and proficiency with tools like Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• > Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• > FinOps certification a plus.
• > 7+ years progressive experience in financial management, with at least 4 years in technology/IT finance.
• > Strong expertise in technology budgeting, expense tracking, and financial planning processes.
• > Hands-on experience with cloud cost management tools (e.g., AWS Cost Explorer, Athena) and data analysis/visualization tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
• > Demonstrated expertise in cloud financial management, cloud pricing models, and cost optimization techniques.
• > Ability to analyze AWS EC2 usage and optimize spend via Reserved Instances/Savings Plans is a plus.
• > Proven ROI analyses and financial modeling experience for technology projects.
• > Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• > Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and organizational abilities.
• > Experience with ERP (Business Central), P2P (Coupa), and FP&A platforms (Anaplan) is a plus.
• > Proficiency in Python or SQL is a plus.

Responsibilities

• > Drive forecasting, annual budgeting, long‑range financial planning, and what‑if scenario analysis in a timely and accurate manner.
• > Provide budget versus forecast reporting and analytics to leadership, highlighting key trends, variances, and recommendations for improvement.
• > Develop ROI assessments for technology and other strategic projects, leveraging data‑driven insights to inform strategic decisions and drive efficient resource deployment.
• > Create analytics and intuitive visualizations for expense visibility, identification of cost‑saving opportunities, and informed budgeting decisions.
• > Work closely with Technology leaders and other cross‑functional stakeholders to optimize cloud/HPC expense, including surveillance of usage/expense trends, collaborating on cost‑saving strategies, and optimizing vendor relationships.
• > Collaborate with Procurement to implement efficient cost‑saving strategies, optimize vendor contracts, and negotiate favorable pricing agreements.
• > Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, and partners to drive strategic decision‑making and align spend with business goals.
• > Identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements to reduce costs and enhance transparency.
• > Stay up to date with emerging technologies, best practices, and industry trends to continuously improve financial planning, analysis, and optimization techniques.

Skills

Forecasting & budgeting

Cloud cost management

Data visualization

Financial modeling

ERP experience

Python/SQL

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/BA

FinOps certification

Tools

AWS Cost Explorer

Athena

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Business Central

Coupa

Anaplan

Job description

Arrowstreet Capital is seeking a senior financial planning and analysis professional to lead forecasting, budgeting, and long‑range financial planning for technology and corporate expenses in Boston. The role emphasizes cloud cost management, ERP and FP&A tooling, and data visualization to inform strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in financial management, with strong technology budgeting experience and proficiency with tools like Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and ERP systems.