Lead the Fin Ops function. As Director, Fin Ops (Cloud Financial Management), you will shape and advance Zafin’s cloud financial management strategy. You will build and lead a scalable Fin Ops function that delivers measurable, sustainable cost savings while safeguarding platform reliability, security, and engineering productivity
Shape cloud investment decisions. You will define how Zafin manages and optimizes cloud investments across its banking technology platforms. Working with Engineering, Cloud Operations, Product, and Finance, you will strengthen financial accountability, increase cost visibility, and embed cost-conscious decision-making across technology and business operations
Apply AI and automation. You will use AI-driven analytics, automation, and intelligent cost monitoring to improve forecasting, identify optimization opportunities, detect spending anomalies, and strengthen cloud financial governance
Deliver sustainable business value. Your leadership will improve cloud cost efficiency and financial predictability, ensuring Zafin’s cloud investments generate lasting value
Define and lead Zafin’s Fin Ops strategy, governance framework, and cloud cost optimization program across Microsoft Azure and platform services
Deliver measurable cloud savings through resource optimization, improved utilization, cost avoidance, and stronger financial accountability
Lead cloud budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting to increase cost visibility and improve predictability
Partner with Engineering, Cloud Operations, Product, and Finance to embed cost-efficient practices in architecture, infrastructure, and operational decisions
Optimize Azure infrastructure spending across compute, storage, networking, AKS/Kubernetes, Reserved Instances, and observability services




Establish cost allocation models, tagging standards, financial controls, and unit economics to strengthen cloud cost management
Implement Fin Ops tools, dashboards, AI-assisted analytics, automation, and anomaly detection to uncover savings opportunities and reinforce financial governance
Provide executives with clear reporting on cloud spending, savings performance, financial risks, and strategic recommendations
Build and mentor a high-performing Fin Ops team, foster cross-functional collaboration, and create a culture of cloud cost accountability
Benefits Flexible work arrangements - includes opportunities for hybrid work, flexible schedule, flexible locations, and various types of paid leave
Meaningful recognition - we truly value our team members’ contributions and ensure that their achievements are properly recognized and rewarded through areas such as incentive opportunities
Ownership - we offer a stock option plan that is exclusively for employees who share our sense of purpose and create value that keeps us on our A-game
Azure expertise: Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure and the cost drivers for compute, storage, networking, Kubernetes/AKS, and observability services
Cloud financial management: Proven success designing or leading initiatives that deliver measurable, sustained cost savings and improve cost-to-serve
Financial insight:



Ability to translate complex cloud architecture and infrastructure decisions into clear financial implications and actionable optimization strategies
Governance and accountability: Experience establishing financial governance practices, cost allocation models, accountability frameworks, and performance reporting
Cross-functional influence: Demonstrated success aligning Engineering, Finance, Product, and Technology stakeholders and advancing initiatives without direct authority
Leadership and change management: Proven ability to build scalable processes, establish operational discipline, lead high-performing teams, and drive organizational change in complex technology environments
Analytical problem-solving: Ability to identify key cost drivers, generate meaningful insights, and translate them into measurable business outcomes
Relevant experience: 10+ years in cloud infrastructure, platform operations, technology finance, financial planning and analysis (FP&A;), or Fin Ops, including at least three years in a leadership role
Executive communication: Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience presenting financial performance, strategic recommendations, and operational metrics to senior leaders
Financial planning and analysis: Expertise in cloud budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial modelling, ROI assessment, and savings measurement
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure supporting financial services, banking platforms, or other regulated industries
Exposure to AI-driven cloud cost analytics, intelligent forecasting, anomaly detection, and automated optimization solutions
Experience integrating cloud cost controls and financial governance into engineering delivery pipelines
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📌 Director of finops (Toronto)
🏢 Zafin
📍 Toronto