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Marsh McLennan · 3 months ago

FinOps Specialist - Marsh Tech

Dublin - Charlotte

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy, and people, advising clients in 130 countries. They are seeking a FinOps Specialist to lead their FinOps transformation and drive operational excellence in cloud financial management, collaborating closely with IT and finance teams to optimize cloud investments and costs.

Financial ServicesProfessional ServicesService Industry

Responsibilities

Grow a high-performing FinOps function responsible for cloud cost forecasting, budgeting and reporting across Marsh’s cloud portfolio

Define and implement cloud financial management frameworks, policies and best practices that drive a cost-conscious mindset, cost efficiency and business value

Partner with the MMC Cloud Business Office, IT Directors, Technology Product Managers (TPMs) and Finance team to align cloud investments with strategic priorities

Oversee cloud resource management, including Configuration Management Database (CMDB) accuracy, right-sizing initiatives, and reservation/savings plan optimization

Drive adoption of FinOps tools and reporting platforms to provide actionable insights and transparent reporting to stakeholders

Be a FinOps Subject Matter Expert, partnering with cloud architects and engineering teams, guiding design and tactical cost savings

Qualification

FinOps managementCloud financial strategyAWSAzureBudgetingForecastingFinOps toolsAnalytical mindsetCloud technologiesTechnical acumenCertifications in FinOpsCloud architecturesCollaboration skillsProblem-solving mindsetCommunication skills

Required

Proven experience running FinOps or cloud financial management functions in complex, global organizations

Deep understanding of cloud technologies, especially AWS and Azure, and cloud cost optimization strategies

Expertise in budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting for cloud environments

Experience with FinOps tools such as Densify, FinOut, AWS cost explorer and cloud scheduling platforms

Analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize complex data and present clear insights

Technical Acumen to collaborate with architects and engineers

Working knowledge of key technologies such as Kubernetes, Serverless, and Cloud Native tools

Preferred

You are a strategic thinker who can translate complex financial and technical data into clear, actionable insights that influence decision-making at all levels

You excel at building strong partnerships across IT, finance, and business teams, fostering collaboration and alignment around cloud financial goals

You have a proactive, problem-solving mindset, able to identify root causes of inefficiencies and lead initiatives that deliver sustainable improvements

You embrace change and innovation, championing new tools, processes, and ways of working to advance the FinOps practice and cloud financial management maturity

You communicate effectively with diverse audiences, from technical teams to C-suite executives, simplifying complexity and building consensus

Certifications in FinOps and/or cloud platforms, or project management (e.g., PMP, Agile)

Experience and working knowledge of cloud architectures, services, and application design patterns that drive costs. Knowledge of cost levers such as Reserved Instances and Savings Plans

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Vibrant and inclusive culture

Collaborate with talented colleagues

Company

Marsh McLennan

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Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman.

Founded in 1871