Senior FinOps Manager

Company Description

The mission of ArisGlobal is to empower life science organizations to deliver breakthroughs faster, more accurately, and with greater precision. ArisGlobal's software, services, and technologies are essential to the delivery of life-saving medications. As an industry leader, ArisGlobal offers software as a service for Clinical Trials, Regulatory Affairs, Drug Safety, and Medical Affairs. Our products are utilized by 40 out of 50 major biopharmaceutical companies. Among our clients are four out of five of the world's most advanced global pharmaceutical companies and nine government-health authorities, including the FDA, Health Canada, and the National Medical Products Administration.

ArisGlobal boasts a worldwide presence with offices located in Boston, Croatia, Slovenia, Tokyo, Shanghai, and India, At ArisGlobal, we are distinguished by the high caliber of our team and by our passion for creativity and innovation. We pride ourselves on our welcoming and supportive corporate culture, which is inclusive of all Team Members. Our challenging projects are complemented by flexible work locations and competitive salaries.

Position Summary

Senior FinOps Manager (Financial Operations) leads the financial operations team within the organization, ensuring efficient management of financial resources, optimizing cloud usage, and aligning financial strategies with business objectives. The role focuses on cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and collaborating across departments to maximize cloud investment.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Strategy:

• Lead the FinOps team to manage and optimize cloud spend across multiple platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Develop and implement FinOps strategies that align cloud usage with business financial objectives.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders (CFO, CTO, engineering, and product teams) to integrate financial management into the cloud adoption lifecycle.
• Educate and advocate for a FinOps culture across the organization, promoting awareness of cloud cost optimization practices.

Cost Management and Optimization:

• Monitor cloud usage and spending to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Analyze and interpret cost data, usage trends, and cloud bills to provide actionable insights.
• Design and implement policies and tools to control cloud costs while maintaining performance.
• Establish KPIs to measure cost efficiency and track performance against the budget.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Collaborate with finance teams to develop accurate cloud budgets and forecasts based on business goals and usage patterns.
• Provide guidance on optimizing cloud costs during planning cycles, including scenario analysis for different growth models.
• Ensure cost forecasts are aligned with financial goals, identifying and communicating any variances or risks.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration:
• Work closely with engineering, IT, DevOps, and product teams to align cloud usage with financial best practices.
• Serve as a liaison between finance and technical teams to balance cloud performance needs with cost control.
• Promote transparency in cloud cost allocations to ensure accurate cost attribution to business units or teams.
• Process Improvement and Automation:
• Lead initiatives to automate cloud cost management processes, including implementing cost tracking tools and dashboards.
• Stay current on cloud pricing models and continuously optimize financial processes to adapt to changes in cloud services.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Develop detailed cost analysis reports, dashboards, and visualizations for executives and teams to track cloud financial health.
• Provide insights and recommendations on cost-saving opportunities, and regularly report on progress toward financial optimization goals.

Governance and Compliance

• Establish cloud financial governance policies to ensure cost accountability and enforce cloud financial guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial and data protection regulations.
• Audit and review cloud vendor contracts to ensure favorable terms and cost structures.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and financial acumen.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Leadership and people management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in financial operations, cloud cost management, or a similar role, with a focus on cloud infrastructure.
• Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional teams, particularly within finance, technology, or cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their pricing models.
• Expertise in cloud financial management tools (e.g., CloudHealth, Cloudability, AWS Cost Explorer).
• Solid analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex cost data and provide strategic recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

ArisGlobal is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with offices located in more than 9 countries around the world. Please check out our website/LinkedIn to find out more information about the organization and other available positions. 

*ArisGlobal is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected class.