Senior FinOps Lead

Q2

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Austin, TXLincolnDes MoinesCharlotte, North CarolinaCary, North Carolina
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2 days ago

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Q2 Holdings is a cloud-based banking software company providing digital banking solutions to banks, credit unions, and alternative financial companies, including consumer and business banking platforms. Industry: Financial Technology & Digital Banking

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TL;DR · Senior FinOps Lead

Q2 is seeking a FinOps Lead to establish and drive its cloud financial management practice from the ground up, focusing on defining strategy, selecting tooling, and fostering cost accountability across engineering teams. This role involves translating complex AWS and Azure data into actionable insights, driving architectural efficiency, and enabling engineers to make informed cost decisions. Key responsibilities include developing forecasting models, managing commitment strategies like Reserved Instances and Savings Plans, leading optimization initiatives, establishing tagging standards, and creating executive dashboards for cloud spend trends and risks. Ideal candidates have over 12 years of experience in FP&A or infrastructure cost analysis, with a proven track record in maturing FinOps practices and cross-functional collaboration. Strong skills in financial modeling, automation, and emerging technologies like AI-driven anomaly detection are essential, as is the ability to develop executive-level reporting and insights for senior leadership.

What you'll do

  • Develop forecasting models and financial reporting for cloud spending.
  • Design and manage commitment strategies like Reserved Instances and Savings Plans.
  • Lead cross-functional optimization initiatives with engineering teams.
  • Establish tagging standards and cost allocation frameworks.
  • Support vendor negotiations and long-term infrastructure planning.

What we're looking for

  • 12+ years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or FinOps.
  • Proven track record in establishing and maturing a FinOps practice.
  • Deep knowledge of AWS and Azure pricing and billing models.
  • Ability to partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Finance, Procurement, and Product Management.
  • Experience leading automation and tooling initiatives for cost visibility.
  • Strong financial modeling and forecasting capabilities connecting cloud spend to business metrics.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop executive-level reporting and insights.

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