FinOps Lead

The Fin Ops Lead is responsible for leading Cloud Financial Management across Azure and Private Cloud environments for a financial services customer. You will drive cost transparency, optimisation strategies, and financial governance aligned to regulatory and operational requirements

This is a player/coach role
, leading a Fin Ops team while remaining hands‑on—shaping cost models, delivering insight, and enabling data‑driven decision‑making across the business.

• Lead and develop the Fin Ops team, setting objectives and performance standards
• Design and deliver Fin Ops services aligned to financial services requirements
• Develop and maintain cost models across Azure and Private Cloud environments
• Drive cost optimisation strategies while maintaining performance and resilience
• Deliver high‑quality reporting and dashboards for technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Own and manage cost management tooling (e.g. Azure Cost Management)
• Translate business and technical requirements into financial models and insights
• Collaborate with Cloud, Data, and Infrastructure teams to improve cost visibility
• Support sales and account growth through Fin Ops‑led opportunities
• Provide strategic input to leadership on Fin Ops service evolution
• Ensure robust governance, auditability, and financial transparency across all outputs
• Support audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance activities

• Proven experience in Fin Ops or cloud financial management
• Strong experience with Azure and Private Cloud cost models
• Advanced Excel and Power BI skills for modelling and reporting
• Strong understanding of cloud and infrastructure cost drivers
• Experience with financial reporting tools and cost optimisation frameworks
• Experience working in regulated (financial services) environments
• Knowledge of frameworks such as FCA, PRA, DORA, ISO 27001
• Pension with employer contributions
• Discounted gym memberships
• 25–27 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off