FinOps Manager

About the Team/Role 
The Manager, Technology FinOps is a strategic, hands-on leadership role focused on driving operational cost management and efficiency across the organization's Cloud technology portfolio. This position will lead the FinOps function, fostering a culture of financial accountability and continuous optimization. The manager will be directly responsible for identifying and driving the realization of cost-saving opportunities across multi-cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), SaaS services, and other technology expenses, ensuring all investments are aligned with business value and operational goals.
How you'll make an impact

Operational Cost Management & Optimization:

• Lead the operational management of cloud commitment programs, including the purchase, sale, and utilization of Reserved Instances (RIs) and Savings Plans to maximize financial benefits.

• Drive the identification and realization of rightsizing opportunities for compute and storage across technology teams to improve cost efficiency and performance.

• Implement and manage financial strategies for cloud, SaaS, and other technology services as required.

• Lead the FinOps team in analyzing spending patterns, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and optimizing resource utilization across all cloud technology platforms.
   

Visibility, Reporting, & Collaboration:

• Ensure complete and accurate visibility into cloud technology spend and optimization opportunities for the technology leadership team.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance and technology leaders to align on cloud budgets, forecasts, and cost allocation methodologies.

• Act as the primary point of contact for cloud technology financial matters, effectively communicating with both technical and non-technical audiences, from engineers to senior executives.

• Manage and report on key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and value of cloud technology investments.

Financial Governance & Best Practices:

• Establish and enforce cloud technology finance governance policies, including tagging standards, chargeback/showback models, and commitment program management.

• Implement and automate processes for cost allocation and reporting to provide visibility and accountability to business units and application owners.

• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in FinOps and Technology Business Management (TBM) to continuously mature the organization's financial operations.

• Drive the adoption of new tools and technologies that enhance financial visibility, control, and efficiency.

• Advance WEX FinOps maturity across the organization by working with each technology area to embrace FinOps concepts and best practices.
   

Experience you'll bring 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related technical field.

• Experience:

  • 5+ years of experience in an operational financial management role within a technology organization.

  • 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure or cloud operations.

  • Proven hands-on experience with managing cloud commitment programs (RIs, Savings Plans) and driving optimization efforts in a multi-cloud environment (AWS, Azure, GCP).

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.

  • Experience with cost management tools and platforms (e.g., FinOpsly, Cloudability, CloudHealth)

  • Experience with data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau).

• Skills:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.

  • Ability to influence and collaborate with others.

  • Deep understanding of cloud technologies, pricing models, and cost optimization best practices.

  • Strong understanding of FinOps principles, cloud cost optimization, and cost allocation methodologies.
     

Preferred Qualifications:

• FinOps Certified Practitioner (FOCP) or other relevant certifications are a plus.

The base pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual pay rates will vary and will be based on various factors, such as your qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Base pay is one component of WEX's total compensation package. Most sales positions are eligible for commission under the terms of an applicable plan. Non-sales roles are typically eligible for a quarterly or annual bonus based on their role and applicable plan. WEX's comprehensive and market competitive benefits are designed to support your personal and professional well-being. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurances, retirement savings plan, paid time off, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more. For more information, check out the "About Us" section.Pay Range: $117,000.00 - $155,000.00