Saviance · 4 hours ago
Senior FinOps Architect / FinOps Lead – Multi-Cloud & TDD
Saviance is seeking a Senior FinOps Architect / Lead with deep expertise in multi-cloud FinOps and Technical Due Diligence. This role will lead cloud cost optimization initiatives while supporting M&A, private equity, and enterprise transformation efforts through financial, architectural, and operational cloud diligence.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Define and lead FinOps strategy and operating models across Azure, AWS, and GCP
Establish financial governance, cost controls, and accountability frameworks across engineering teams
Drive unit economics, chargeback/showback, and cloud cost transparency
Execute hands-on cost optimization initiatives: + Compute, storage, and database rightsizing + Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, CUDs + Auto-scaling, workload scheduling, idle resource remediation
Implement multi-cloud budgets, alerts, and guardrails
Implement and optimize FinOps tooling: + Azure Cost Management + AWS Cost Explorer, CUR, Budgets + GCP Billing & Cost Management + Third-party platforms (Apptio Cloudability, CloudHealth, Kubecost, Finout, etc.)
Develop dashboards and automated insights for real-time spend visibility
Lead cloud cost forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis
Build scalable financial models aligned to product roadmaps and growth plans
Partner with Finance on long-range planning and optimization strategies
Define and enforce standardized tagging/labeling strategies across all clouds
Ensure accurate cost allocation by product, environment, team, and customer
Improve tagging compliance and reporting accuracy
Lead or support Technical Due Diligence engagements focused on: + Cloud cost structure, spend efficiency, and scalability + FinOps maturity and governance models + Unit economics and margin sustainability + Cost risks, optimization opportunities, and future spend projections
Assess cloud architecture and operational readiness from a financial and scalability perspective
Identify cost-related risks, technical debt, and post-acquisition optimization levers
Produce executive-ready diligence reports, including findings, risks, and recommendations
Partner with PE firms, M&A teams, and executive stakeholders during diligence and post-close integration
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in Cloud, Infrastructure, or Platform Engineering
6+ years of hands-on FinOps and cloud cost optimization experience
Strong multi-cloud expertise across Azure, AWS, and GCP
Proven experience supporting or leading Technical Due Diligence (TDD) initiatives
Deep knowledge of FinOps frameworks (Inform, Optimize, Operate)
Strong experience with financial modeling, forecasting, and unit economics
Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferred
FinOps Certified Practitioner or Professional
Prior experience working with Private Equity, M&A, or consulting firms
Kubernetes cost optimization (Kubecost)
SaaS and subscription-based cost models
Experience in Healthcare, Life Sciences, or regulated environments