Wood Mackenzie is the global data and analytics business for the renewables, energy, and natural resources industries. Enhanced by technology. Enriched by human intelligence. In an ever-changing world, companies and governments need reliable and actionable insight to lead the transition to a sustainable future. That’s why we cover the entire supply chain with unparalleled breadth and depth, backed by over 50 years’ experience. Our team of over 2,400 experts, operating across 30 global locations, are enabling customers’ decisions through real-time analytics, consultancy, events and thought leadership. Together, we deliver the insight they need to separate risk from opportunity and make confident decisions when it matters most.<a href="https://www.woodmac.com/">WoodMac.com</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4AVwhQJj_w&amp;t=10s">Wood Mackenzie Brand Video</a>Wood Mackenzie Values<ul><li>Inclusive – we succeed together</li><li>Trusting – we choose to trust each other</li><li>Customer committed – we put customers at the heart of our decisions</li><li>Future Focused – we accelerate change</li><li>Curious – we turn knowledge into action</li></ul>Job DescriptionWood Mackenzie is looking for a Cloud FinOps Lead to manage this evolving function as the company continues to mature it’s FinOps practice. Wood Mackenzie has seen significant growth in the Cloud (AWS and Azure) since 2018, with that growth expected to continue as the company continues with a Cloud-first approach. In addition to being responsible for coordinating the delivery of the day-to-day tasks within the team, you will have the opportunity to work with many teams across the organisation to plan and execute on cost visibility and optimisation projects.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Ensure that the day-to-day responsibilities of the team are executed in line with existing processes and timelines.</li><li>Lead on the development and implementation of Cloud FinOps strategies and best practices that are aligned with the overall business goals.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build on cost allocation methodologies and drive cost transparency.</li><li>Design and maintain financial reporting dashboards to monitor cloud spending and budget adherence.</li><li>Contribute to Cloud spend analysis and forecasting activities working collaboratively with the relevant business areas and Finance.</li><li>Stay current with industry trends and best practices in Cloud cost management and FinOps</li></ul>Qualifications <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Computer Science, or Business Administration or equivalent experience</li><li>Experience in Cloud cost management and FinOps </li><li>Strong understanding of cloud computing platforms, ideally both AWS and Azure </li><li>Proficient in cloud cost optimisation tools and methodologies </li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail </li><li>Process mindset with a proven track record of improving process efficiency </li><li>Proven ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders </li><li>Experience with project management and leading cross-functional teams is a plus. </li><li>FinOps Certified Practitioner certification essential </li><li>AWS Cloud Practitioner certification a plus</li><li>Azure Fundamentals certification a plus</li></ul>Equal OpportunitiesWe are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. You can find out more about your rights under the law at <a href="http://www.eeoc.gov/">www.eeoc.gov</a> If you are applying for a role and have a physical or mental disability, we will support you with your application or through the hiring process.

In the middle of the energy transition, businesses and governments are faced with significant challenges. But the pace and scale of change mean every decision is made&nbsp;under mounting pressure.&nbsp; Now, more than ever, companies need reliable data, analytics and actionable insight. Wood Mackenzie is the&nbsp;leading global provider of data and analytics solutions&nbsp;for the renewables, energy and natural resources sectors . Wood Mackenzie&rsquo;s services&nbsp;include data, analytics, insight, events and consultancy.&nbsp; A trusted partner for over 50 years, Wood Mackenzie&rsquo;s team has over 2,300 experts across more than 30 global&nbsp;locations who cover the entire supply chain. Wood Mackenzie&rsquo;s data and analytics empowers energy producers, governments and financial institutions to be confident in&nbsp;their investment decisions in the face of rapidly evolving markets. Part of the Veritas group.

Senior Manager Cloud FinOps

Wood Mackenzie is the global data and analytics business for the renewables, energy, and natural resources industries. Enhanced by technology. Enriched by human intelligence. In an ever-changing world, companies and governments need reliable and actionable insight to lead the transition to a sustainable future. That’s why we cover the entire supply chain with unparalleled breadth and depth, backed by over 50 years’ experience. Our team of over 2,400 experts, operating across 30 global locations, are enabling customers’ decisions through real-time analytics, consultancy, events and thought leadership. Together, we deliver the insight they need to separate risk from opportunity and make confident decisions when it matters most.<a href="https://www.woodmac.com/">WoodMac.com</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4AVwhQJj_w&amp;t=10s">Wood Mackenzie Brand Video</a>Wood Mackenzie Values<ul><li>Inclusive – we succeed together</li><li>Trusting – we choose to trust each other</li><li>Customer committed – we put customers at the heart of our decisions</li><li>Future Focused – we accelerate change</li><li>Curious – we turn knowledge into action</li></ul>Job DescriptionWood Mackenzie is looking for a Cloud FinOps Lead to manage this evolving function as the company continues to mature it’s FinOps practice. Wood Mackenzie has seen significant growth in the Cloud (AWS and Azure) since 2018, with that growth expected to continue as the company continues with a Cloud-first approach. In addition to being responsible for coordinating the delivery of the day-to-day tasks within the team, you will have the opportunity to work with many teams across the organisation to plan and execute on cost visibility and optimisation projects.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Ensure that the day-to-day responsibilities of the team are executed in line with existing processes and timelines.</li><li>Lead on the development and implementation of Cloud FinOps strategies and best practices that are aligned with the overall business goals.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build on cost allocation methodologies and drive cost transparency.</li><li>Design and maintain financial reporting dashboards to monitor cloud spending and budget adherence.</li><li>Contribute to Cloud spend analysis and forecasting activities working collaboratively with the relevant business areas and Finance.</li><li>Stay current with industry trends and best practices in Cloud cost management and FinOps</li></ul>Qualifications&nbsp;<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Computer Science, or Business Administration&nbsp;or equivalent experience</li><li>Experience in Cloud cost management and FinOps&nbsp;</li><li>Strong understanding of cloud computing platforms, ideally both AWS and Azure&nbsp;</li><li>Proficient in cloud cost optimisation tools and methodologies&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail&nbsp;</li><li>Process mindset with a proven track record of improving process efficiency&nbsp;</li><li>Proven ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with project management and leading cross-functional teams is a plus.&nbsp;</li><li>FinOps Certified Practitioner certification essential&nbsp;</li><li>AWS Cloud Practitioner certification a plus</li><li>Azure Fundamentals certification a plus</li></ul>Equal OpportunitiesWe are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. You can find out more about your rights under the law at <a href="http://www.eeoc.gov/">www.eeoc.gov</a>&nbsp;If you are applying for a role and have a physical or mental disability, we will support you with your application or through the hiring process.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Senior Manager Cloud FinOps

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