FinOps Lead defining strategy and cultivating cost accountability within Q2's engineering organization. Managing cloud financial practices and collaborating across Finance, Engineering, and Procurement teams.
Responsibilities
Develop forecasting models and financial reporting for cloud spend.
Design and manage commitment strategies such as Reserved Instances and Savings Plans.
Lead cross-functional optimization initiatives with engineering teams.
Establish tagging standards and cost allocation frameworks.
Develop executive dashboards and reporting on cloud cost trends and risks.
Support vendor negotiations and long-term infrastructure planning.
Requirements
12+ years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, FinOps, or infrastructure cost analysis
Proven track record in establishing and maturing a FinOps practice, implementing governance, cost-allocation models, show back/chargeback, and optimization programs
Deep knowledge of public-cloud pricing and billing models (AWS, Azure) and demonstrate success in optimizing committed spend, reserved instances, and savings plans
Demonstrated ability to partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Finance, Procurement, and Product Management to align financial outcomes with technical priorities
Proven ability to lead automation and tooling initiatives that increase cost visibility, tagging accuracy, and real-time spend governance
Experience in high-growth SaaS or multi-tenant environments with measurable improvements in cost efficiency and financial predictability
Experience developing and presenting executive-level reporting and insights to senior leadership and boards, including trend analysis, variance, and risk projections
Strong financial modeling and forecasting capabilities, connecting cloud spend to unit economics and business metrics
Solid understanding of FP&A, forecasting, and variance analysis
Familiarity with infrastructure, automation, and cloud architecture as they relate to performance and cost
Demonstrated operational discipline in building scalable processes
Awareness of emerging cloud financial technologies, such as AI-driven anomaly detection, predictive spend models, and sustainability metrics
Strategic thinker with a collaborative approach and strong influence across teams
Fluent written and oral communication in English
Authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Benefits
Health & Wellness
Hybrid Work Opportunities
Flexible Time Off
Career Development & Mentoring Programs
Health & Wellness Benefits, including competitive health insurance offerings and generous paid parental leave for eligible new parents
Community Volunteering & Company Philanthropy Programs
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