Finance Manager, Public Cloud

Company Description
It all started in sunny San Diego, California in 2004 when a visionary engineer, Fred Luddy, saw the potential to transform how we work. Fast forward to today - ServiceNow stands as a global market leader, bringing innovative AI-enhanced technology to over 8,100 customers, including 85% of the Fortune 500®. Our intelligent cloud-based platform seamlessly connects people, systems, and processes to empower organizations to find smarter, faster, and better ways to work. But this is just the beginning of our journey. Join us as we pursue our purpose to make the world work better for everyone.
Job Description
Overview:
We are looking for an accomplished Finance Manager to join our dynamic team. This position requires a forward-thinking professional with proven experience in public cloud environments and a strong ability to collaborate with financial operations (FinOps) teams. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in driving financial strategy, optimizing cloud costs, and supporting business objectives through effective partnership and analysis.
What you get to do in this role:

• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities, with a focus on cloud-related expenditures.
• Partner closely with the FinOps team to analyze, optimize, and report on cloud costs, usage, and savings opportunities.
• Act as a liaison between the Engineering FinOps team and Cloud Finance.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic decision-making in public cloud adoption and usage.
• Provide insightful analysis of financial performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities related to cloud investments.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant regulations governing cloud finance management.
• Support month-end and quarter-end financial close processes, specifically for cloud-related accounts.
• Prepare and present financial reports and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, procurement, operations) to align cloud strategy with organizational goals.

Qualifications
To be successful in this role you have:

• Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI's potential impact on the function or industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; MBA or relevant certification preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in finance management, with at least 3 years managing public cloud spend (such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Deep understanding of cloud financial management, including cost optimization and billing models.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with FinOps teams to drive cloud efficiency and savings.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modeling and reporting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective cross-team collaboration.
• Advanced proficiency with financial software and cloud management tools.

Preferred Skills

• SAAS experience preferred, public or private company.
• Experience implementing cloud financial governance frameworks.
• Familiarity with automation and analytics tools for cloud cost optimization.
• A prior background in Product FP&A, equity research, investment banking, or similar background that understands both financial and operational metrics.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $135,300 - $236,800, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.
Additional Information
Work Personas
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Equal Opportunity Employer
ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements.
Accommodations
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