Lead the FinOps function. As Director, FinOps (Cloud Financial Management), you will shape and advance Zafin’s cloud financial management strategy. You will build and lead a scalable FinOps 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 FinOps 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 FinOps 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 FinOps team, foster cross-functional collaboration, and create a culture of cloud cost accountability

Advantages

Flexible work arrangements - includes opportunities for hybrid work, flexible hours, 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 FinOps, 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

Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and GitOps practices, including Terraform, Argo CD, or equivalent technologies

Experience implementing showback/chargeback models and cloud unit economics at an enterprise scale

FinOps Foundation certifications, such as FinOps Certified Practitioner or Qualified, and/or relevant Microsoft Azure certifications

Experience establishing a FinOps function or cloud financial management capability within a growing technology organization

📌 Director of FinOps (Winnipeg)
🏢 Zafin
📍 Winnipeg