The Role
The FinOps 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 FinOps team while remaining hands‑on—shaping cost models, delivering insight, and enabling data‑driven decision‑making across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the FinOps team, setting objectives and performance standards
- Design and deliver FinOps 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 FinOps-led opportunities
- Provide strategic input to leadership on FinOps service evolution
- Ensure robust governance, auditability, and financial transparency across all outputs
- Support audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance activities
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Proven experience in FinOps 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
- Strong stakeholder management, including senior customer engagements
Desirable
- Experience working in regulated (financial services) environments
- Knowledge of frameworks such as FCA, PRA, DORA, ISO 27001
Benefits
- Pension with employer contributions
- Private healthcare
- Discounted gym memberships
- 25–27 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off
- 24/7 wellbeing support + Team Claranet initiatives
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FinOps Lead in City of London employer: Claranet
Claranet is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, ideal for professionals seeking to make a significant impact in the financial services sector. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, Claranet offers extensive training opportunities and career progression paths, ensuring that you can develop your skills while working on cutting-edge network solutions. Located in a vibrant area, the company also provides a supportive environment that values diversity and encourages teamwork, making it a rewarding place to advance your career.
