## About the Role
The IT Governance & FinOps Specialist will join the internal IT team in Athens and support PwC Greece IT Operations. The role is focused on managing technology spend, strengthening IT governance, and improving service management controls.
You will work closely with IT, Finance, Procurement, Security, Risk, service owners, and vendors. The position is responsible for providing reporting, identifying cost optimization opportunities, and supporting informed technology investment decisions.
This role sits at the intersection of financial management, governance, and operational control. It is designed for someone who can turn data into clear insights, maintain strong documentation, and help ensure technology services are managed responsibly and effectively.
## Key Responsibilities
– Monitor spend across cloud, AI, infrastructure, software, and other technology areas, and identify anomalies and optimization opportunities
– Maintain cost dashboards, forecasts, allocation models, and management reports
– Support IT budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, renewals, procurement reviews, and business cases
– Track governance activities such as policy exceptions, control gaps, risks, audit evidence, and remediation actions
– Support vendor and contract reviews, including service commitments, renewal timelines, performance indicators, and improvement actions
– Contribute to IT service management controls across incident, problem, change, request, and service level management processes
– Prepare reporting and insights for IT leadership and other stakeholders
– Maintain documentation, governance trackers, playbooks, and process evidence to support audit readiness
## Required Skills
– Degree in Information Technology, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience will also be considered
– At least 3 years of experience in IT operations, IT financial management, IT governance, service management, procurement support, or a related technology function
– Strong understanding of technology cost drivers across cloud, software, infrastructure, AI platforms, or enterprise services
– Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, variance analysis, reporting, or governance activities
– Familiarity with IT service management practices and tools, preferably ServiceNow or similar platforms
– Excellent communication skills in Greek and English
– Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, documentation discipline, and the ability to convert data into clear business insights
## Preferred Skills
– ITIL Foundation certification
– FinOps Foundation certification
– Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification
– Microsoft Power BI certification
– Similar relevant certifications
## Cloud Platforms & Technologies
### Cloud Providers
– Microsoft Azure
### FinOps Platforms
– No specific FinOps platform named
### IT Service Management
– ServiceNow or similar platforms
### Reporting & BI
– Microsoft Power BI
## FinOps Responsibilities
– Monitor and analyze technology spend across cloud, AI, infrastructure, software, and enterprise services
– Identify anomalies and opportunities for cost optimization
– Maintain forecasts, allocation models, and management reporting
– Support IT budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
– Assist with renewals, procurement reviews, and business cases
– Provide reporting and insights to support financial and operational decision-making
## Benefits
– Hybrid working model
– Collaborative office spaces
– Local and global career opportunities
– Continuous learning and certification support
– Extra leave days
– Wellness initiatives
– Inclusive team environment
## Useful Links
– LinkedIn / Application: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4459987136
## Why You Might Be Interested
This opportunity offers a blend of IT governance, financial oversight, and operational control within an internal IT function. It may appeal to candidates who enjoy working across multiple stakeholders and translating data into actionable reporting. The role also provides exposure to budgeting, forecasting, vendor reviews, and service management controls. With hybrid working, learning support, and broader career development opportunities, it offers a structured environment for professional growth.
