Manager, Cloud FinOpsWe are looking for a Manager, Cloud FinOps.

Permanent Full

TimeWe are looking for a Manager, Cloud FinOps. Working alongside the FinOps team members, Manager, Cloud FinOps will be responsible for overseeing cloud financial operations, ensuring effective financial management, optimizing cost‑management strategies and driving financial performance.

As Canada

Life's adoption of AI continues to grow, the role will also help establish and mature our AI FinOps capabilities, developing and managing the practices required for AI cost transparency, attribution and optimisation while supporting both the strategic and tactical financial management of our growing Cloud AI estate. Monitor and analyse cloud financial data to identify trends, risks and opportunities across Canada Life's Azure, AWS and GCP environments, and champion the operational optimization of cloud spend. Drive the implementation and monitoring of contractual cloud commitments and partner/project credits, including reporting and projections of consumption and commitment burn‑down.

Develop and maintain cloud cost‑management policies and controls supporting appropriate financial and operational governance. Produce recurring and ad‑hoc reporting and dashboards covering cloud consumption, financial performance, optimisation opportunities and commitment performance. Partner with Procurement on multi‑cloud Marketplace activity and opportunities to maximise commercial value, pricing and terms associated with cloud consumption.

Champion

FinOps awareness and adoption through education, learning sessions, training and stakeholder engagement. AI FinOps & AI Financial Governance Develop and mature Canada Life's AI FinOps practice, extending established FinOps principles and financial disciplines to Cloud AI and AI‑enabled services. Establish AI cost transparency, providing stakeholders with clear visibility into AI consumption and its associated financial drivers across the AI technology stack.





Develop structured AI cost‑attribution practices, enabling AI spend to be associated with appropriate applications, products, business units, cost centres, owners and consumers and supporting future chargeback/show‑back requirements.

Canada

Life's current AI reporting direction explicitly calls for structured attribution and expansion beyond token/model spend. Develop AI cost‑optimization capabilities, identifying opportunities to improve the financial efficiency of AI workloads and services while balancing cost, performance and business requirements. Support forecasting, budgeting and financial planning for Cloud AI consumption, improving predictability as AI adoption and utilisation scale.

Develop financial reporting for AI and Tokenomics, evolving visibility beyond token and model spend toward a broader view of the AI technology stack, including SaaS AI components. Partner with AI, Engineering, Finance, Procurement and business stakeholders to establish appropriate accountability and financial governance around AI consumption. Support strategic AI investment decisions with financial insights, while also driving the tactical practices needed to monitor, allocate, forecast and optimise day‑to‑day AI consumption.

Develop and continuously improve AI FinOps processes, measures and reporting, integrating them into the broader Cloud FinOps operating model as capabilities mature. 5+ years of experience in FinOps with focus on AI FinOps in a large, complex organization. Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent Technology or Finance experience. FinOps Certified Practitioner certification,



or willingness to obtain it, together with an interest in representing Canada Life within the broader FinOps community.

Experience with at least two major public cloud provider, including Azure, AWS or GCP, and a desire to continue developing multi‑cloud expertise. Strong knowledge of cloud billing and utilization, cost‑allocation and chargeback models, and invoicing processes. Ability to translate complex technical and financial information into actionable insights for both technology and business audiences.

Understanding of emerging AI consumption and cost‑management concepts, with an ability to develop financial‑management practices as AI platforms, commercial models and usage patterns evolve. A passion for FinOps culture, automation, modern tooling and the emerging discipline of FinOps for AI. E. annual bonus, commission etc).

Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country. We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. What we offerWe’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career.

Here’s what you can expect as a full‑time or part‑time permanent team member: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well‑being. Time Off:In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.

Financial

Security:Company‑matching pension plan,share ownership program and additionalinvestment options.

Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.

📌 Cloud Finops Manager (Winnipeg)
🏢 Canada Life
📍 Winnipeg