IT Technical Advisor Senior - Financial Operations (FinOps)

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About the role

Our growing FinOps team is looking for an experienced IT Technical Advisor Senior - Financial Operations (FinOps)!

As a FinOps Specialist within our FinOps team, reporting to the FinOps Manager, you will be the key driver of financial accountability within our cloud and on-premises environment.

You will work closely with finance, engineering, and operation teams to establish and maintain best practices in IT resources cost management.

Your role will involve monitoring spending, optimizing resource usage, and developing strategies to align investment with business goals.

What you'll do :

• Analyze cloud spending patterns and trends to identify opportunities for cost optimization and review with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain detailed financial reports and dashboards to provide stakeholders with actionable insights.
• Collaborate to improve the IT resources forecast and budgeting processes.
• Ensure compliance with financial governance policies by conducting regular audits and reviews.
• When required, assist in implementing, maintaining and governing the FinOps service.
• Communicate findings and recommendation to finance, engineering, and leadership teams, driving informed decision-making.
• Develop data pipelines, visualizations, metrics, and enterprise dashboards via automated solutions to centralize import information for IT resources consumption within FinOps and application / development teams.
• Analyze, recommend & implement process improvement opportunities that enhance the efficiency of the IT Finance processes.
• Monitor cloud resources efficiency across accounts, report violations, develop recommendations, and collaborate with teams to implement improvements.
• Develop and create cost and usage reports with cost reduction and performance improvement recommendations such as Reserved instance, Spot, or commitment-based purchases.
• Ensure tagging compliance are improved & data feeds to automated dashboards are always available.
• Participate and provide technical subject matter expertise as needed in maturing IT infrastructure governance practices that impact cost tracking such as tagging standardization, automation, security governance, and optimal resource setup during account provisioning.

What you need :

• Bachelor's degree in computer science management information systems, finance or equivalent degree and experience OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 2+ years of working experience with cloud cost management tools and financial analysis.
• 3 to 5 years relevant experience as an Information Technology or Finance professional managing IT.
• Experience in financial controls including forecasting, expense trending, budgeting, budget planning.
• 3 to 5 years of developing data & analytics products via the cloud.
• Ability to create data visualizations, including PowerBI and or scripting via Python, SQL, etc.
• Interpersonal, consultative and facilitation skills, coupled with analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• 2+ years of professional working experience with teams developing Application Programming Interface (APIs), automation and instilling an API first culture.
• 2+ years of professional working experience in facilitating budgetary meetings with stakeholders and finance, for the purpose to align spend to budgets, highlighting deviations and developing remediation strategies.
• 1+ years of professional working experience with FinOps Principles, Capabilities, and the Well Architected Framework.
• 2+ years of financial working experience with public cloud cost management & optimization on AWS and / or GCP and / or Azure.
• 2+ years of working knowledge in hybrid cloud and / or multi cloud infrastructure financial management and / or migration execution.
• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.
• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

Nice-to-have :

• FinOps Certified Professional.
• Cloud Architect Certification (AWS, Azure or GCP).
• Familiarity with project management practices to lead FinOps initiatives.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Knowledge of FOCUS.
• FinOps experience in a hybrid environment.
• Familiarity with AI and machine learning concepts, including their applications in IT operations.

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What we offer

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team :

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success
• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased
• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare
• Flexible work arrangements
• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle
• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs
• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities
• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow
• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive, accessible workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and heard.

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