Cloud Financial Operations Director

• Location:
  
  United States of America - Pennsylvania

QAD is a world-class SaaS company, and we are growing. We are looking for talented individuals who want to join us on our mission to help solve relevant real-world problems in manufacturing and the supply chain.

The Cloud Financial Operations Director will be responsible for developing and leading QAD's Fin Ops practice. This leader will drive cost optimization, improve financial visibility and establish a culture of financial accountability across our cloud operations, support and other business teams. This is a highly collaborative role that requires a blend of technical expertise, financial acumen, and strong communication skills.

The selected candidate must work/reside in the Eastern or Central time zone in the U.S.

Subscription Gross Margin Analysis, modelling, and monitoring of subscription gross margins and unit economics, including hosting, customer support and cloud operations spend.

Value Creation Workstream:
Program Manage our VCP workstream moving from various hosting providers and old versions to a single version on a single modern multi-tenant platform. Lead the financial planning and outcome controlling/monitoring of the impact of the efficiency actions we will execute on across cloud hosting, support and cloud operations.

5 Year Financial Model:
Develop and maintain a five year financial model for cloud hosting costs and subscription margins to support strategic planning and long-term business goals. Model expected margin improvements based on strategic initiatives and then monitor the results.

Lead Fin Ops Strategy:
Develop, implement, and manage QAD's Fin Ops strategy, including policies, processes, and best practices.

Cost Management & Optimization:
Actively monitor cloud hosting costs on a daily basis to identify anomalies and provide real-time recommendations for cost reduction and efficiency. Drive cost optimization initiatives across all major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Financial Visibility & Reporting:
Create and maintain dashboards and reports to provide clear, actionable insights into cloud spend for engineering, finance, and leadership teams.

Budgeting & Forecasting:
Collaborate with engineering and finance to develop and manage cloud budgets and forecasts

Resource Governance:
Establish and enforce tagging, naming conventions, and other resource governance policies to ensure accurate cost allocation and reporting.

Stakeholder

Collaboration:

Partner with engineering, product, finance, and procurement teams to embed Fin Ops principles into the software development lifecycle.

Tooling & Automation:
Evaluate and implement Fin Ops tools and automation solutions (eg Cloud Zero) to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Education & Evangelism:
Champion Fin Ops best practices across the organization, providing training and guidance to various teams.

Cloud Vendor Management:
Work closely with cloud provider account teams to understand and leverage discounts, reserved instances, and other cost-saving programs.

• Professional degree:
  Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field
• Graduate Program (MBA, MIB or Masters):
  Additional certifications like CFA, CPA, or CMA is a plus.
• Fin Ops Certified Practitioner or other relevant cloud certifications are highly desirable.
• 5+ years of experience in a Fin Ops, Cloud Financial Management, or similar role.
• Cloud Expertise:
  Deep understanding of one or more major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), including their pricing models, services, and cost management tools.

Technical

Skills:

Fluency in Fin Ops and cloud management tools like Cloud Zero. Proficiency with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g. Excel, Tableau, Power BI) for complex modeling.

Financial Acumen:
Strong understanding of financial concepts, budgeting, and forecasting.

Collaboration:

Proven ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, collaborative environment.

Communication:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical and financial information into clear, concise insights for diverse…