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 For full JD please visit our careers site
FinOps Lead 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.
