Financial Operations Analyst

We are seeking a skilled FinOps Specialist, to join a global Insurance organisation who are involved in a large-scale cloud transformation.

We're looking for a FinOps Specialist to lead the implementation of this model and take full ownership of its ongoing success. This is your chance to work at the intersection of finance, cloud engineering, and operations, driving cost visibility, accountability, and optimisation across the enterprise.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the rollout of our FinOps model across the organisation
• Partner with Finance, Engineering & Procurement on cloud cost accountability
• Manage tagging strategies, cost allocation models, and usage forecasting
• Deliver financial dashboards, insights, and optimisation recommendations
• Drive maturity through the FinOps lifecycle: Inform → Optimize → Operate

Overview:

• Experience in FinOps, Cloud Financial Management, or Cloud Economics.
• Strong understanding of cloud billing models (Azure preferred; AWS/GCP also useful).
• Familiarity with FinOps tools (e.g., Apptio, Cloudability, CloudHealth, native cost tools).
• Knowledge of cloud tagging, cost allocation, and showback/chargeback models.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis in a technology setting.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and analytical skills.
• Experience in financial services or other regulated industries.
• FinOps Certified Practitioner or willingness to become certified.

This FinOps Specialist opening is paying an annual salary up to £85,000 and will include 20% Bonus, 25 days core annual leave, and you can buy up to 5 days. Pension is up to 18%, Private Medical & Dental cover for yourself and Family members/dependants can be added. There is a Flex Fund: £1,000, Electric Car Scheme, Study Support, Season Ticket Loan and multiple volunteering days.

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity and would like to find out more information, please click the apply button and a Spencer Scott Associate will be in touch.

Spencer Scott Ltd is an equal opportunity Recruitment Agency, which means we do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. We celebrate diversity and are committed to create inclusive working environments for all our clients.