$167K - 297K a year
Develop and drive FinOps strategy, manage cloud budgets, implement cost allocation models, perform financial analysis, negotiate vendor contracts, and provide project management guidance for enterprise cloud cost optimization.
10+ years business solution experience, 7+ years leadership, 3+ years cloud platform and cost management tool experience, bachelor's degree or equivalent, strong communication and negotiation skills, and preferred FinOps certifications.
Your work days are brighter here. At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here. At Workday, we value our candidates’ privacy and data security. Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers. Please be aware of sites that may ask for you to input your data in connection with a job posting that appears to be from Workday but is not. In addition, Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee, or pay for consulting or coaching services, in order to apply for a job at Workday. About the Team Join the FinOps team at Workday! FinOps is a group of finance, business, and engineering professionals who collaborate to improve the business value of cloud spending. Chartered to create cloud cost awareness and accountability, we use data to make decisions on cloud resource use and optimizing spend to reduce waste and improve efficiency. About the Role As Director of FinOps, we need someone who will evaluate, diagnose, and document existing processes to improve performance and quality, as well as develop and apply metrics for process and performance measurement and provide guidance on re-engineering techniques. Additionally, we need subject matter expertise and project management guidance for large enterprise initiatives. Your responsibilities will include: Strategic visioning: You will develop and drive the FinOps strategy, aligning cloud financial goals with broader organizational objectives. Budgeting and forecasting: You will develop and handle public cloud spending budgets and create accurate financial forecasts that integrate with the company's overall financial planning. Cost allocation: You will implement transparent cost allocation and "showback/chargeback" models to distribute cloud costs to specific teams, departments, and business units. Financial modeling and analysis: You will create and maintain financial models to predict cloud costs, track spending against budgets, and analyze cost trends and anomalies. Vendor and contract management: You will negotiate contracts and manage relationships with cloud service providers to secure favorable terms, pricing, and discounts. Business intelligence: You will translate complex financial data into meaningful business insights, often by building dashboards and reports. About You Basic Qualifications 10+ years experience defining, designing, and implementing solutions to achieve desired business outcomes 7+ years leadership experience leading multi-functional teams 3+ years of working knowledge of major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their specific billing structures, pricing models, and services 3+ years using native cloud cost management tools (e.g. AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, etc.) and third-party FinOps platforms (e.g. CloudHealth, Apptio, etc.) Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience Other Qualifications Outstanding written, visual representation, and verbal communication skills. Experience with automating manual processes through systems requirements analysis, design and documentation. Strong ability to establish relationships, influence without authority, and drive alignment across teams with multifaceted strengths and leadership levels. Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and negotiation skills; flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations. Passion for customer service and commitment to delivering high-quality results. FinOps certifications, such as those from the FinOps Foundation, are desired Workday Pay Transparency Statement The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here. 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We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter. At Workday, our employees have always been our number one Core Value. We understand that everyone has unique experiences and perspectives which is why our mission is to create a safe space where all people and ideas are welcomed. Our commitment to value inclusion, belonging, and equity (VIBE™) and creating a brighter workday for all is the cornerstone of all we do. Join us! 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This job posting was last updated on 9/18/2025