This 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 leadership role sits at the intersection of cloud engineering, finance, and data-driven operations, with full ownership of cloud financial management strategy across a large-scale SaaS environment. You will define and drive FinOps maturity, ensuring cloud spend is transparent, optimized, and directly tied to business value. Working closely with Engineering, Finance, Product, and Operations, you will transform complex cloud usage data into actionable financial insights that guide executive decisions. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on execution, from building governance frameworks to delivering dashboards and cost models. You will lead a specialized FinOps team while influencing stakeholders across the organization to embed cost accountability into engineering culture. It is a high-impact position suited for a leader who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments and can balance technical depth with financial strategy.
Accountabilities
Define and lead the end-to-end cloud financial management strategy, including forecasting, budgeting, cost allocation, and unit economics across a SaaS platform.
Build and scale FinOps governance frameworks, including tagging standards, chargeback/showback models, approval workflows, and cloud cost controls.
Drive cloud cost optimization initiatives such as rightsizing, reserved capacity management, savings plans, and elimination of waste across environments.
Develop executive-level reporting and insights on cloud spend trends, anomalies, forecasts, and financial risks to support strategic decision-making.
Partner with Engineering, Product, and CloudOps to embed cost visibility into operational workflows through dashboards, KPIs, and automation.
Lead, mentor, and grow a FinOps team while establishing best practices, accountability structures, and cross-functional influence.
Collaborate with Finance and FP&A on business planning, pricing models, unit economics, and cloud cost impact analysis for new initiatives and expansion.
Support strategic initiatives such as M&A, product launches, and cloud migrations through financial modeling and scenario planning.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
10-15 years of experience in cloud financial management, FinOps, or technology finance within SaaS or large-scale enterprise environments.
5+ years of leadership experience managing teams and driving cross-functional programs across Engineering, Finance, and Operations.
Strong expertise in public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their pricing, billing, and commitment models.
Proven track record of building and scaling FinOps practices, including governance, cost allocation, and optimization programs.
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with the ability to connect cloud spend to business metrics such as ARR, COGS, and gross margin.
Hands-on experience with FinOps tools and analytics platforms, with strong proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.
Ability to operate in ambiguous, fast-paced environments with strong communication and executive presence.
Strong collaboration skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders across the organization.
Experience with automation, scripting, or data tools such as SQL or Python is a plus.
Benefits
Competitive base salary with performance-based compensation
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
Generous paid time off and paid holidays
Professional development and continuous learning opportunities
Flexible remote work environment
Leadership exposure and cross-functional strategic impact
Access to modern cloud and analytics tools supporting innovation and efficiency.
How Jobgether Works
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!
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