FinOps Architect (68021)
Core
Own the end-to-end FinOps strategy and architecture for the organisation's on-premises estate, bridging financial management and engineering to translate infrastructure complexity into clear cost models and actionable savings roadmaps.
Role type
Senior FinOps Architect (On-Premises)
Builds
Cost visibility dashboards, data models, governance frameworks, and implementation roadmaps for on-premises infrastructure economics.
Domain
IT Infrastructure Economics / On-Premises Data Center Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
FinOps.org framework expertise, on-premises infrastructure economics, cost modelling (TCO, amortisation), data normalisation, chargeback/showback design, stakeholder management, team leadership
Preferred skills
DCIM, CMDB, hypervisor metrics, power monitoring, contract and license management, FinOps maturity assessment
Technologies
FinOps.org framework, CMDB, asset management systems, licensing portals, procurement systems, infrastructure monitoring tools
Responsibilities
Define and own the on-premises FinOps strategy aligned to the Inform, Optimise, and Operate lifecycle; Architect the cost data model by integrating diverse data sources; Design cost allocation frameworks for accurate reporting; Develop unit economics and cost modelling for infrastructure; Lead savings discovery workshops for licence and hardware optimisation; Architect the FinOps reporting and dashboard ecosystem; Establish FinOps governance frameworks; Create prioritised implementation roadmaps; Mentor and lead the FinOps engineering team; Present insights to executive stakeholders.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership