Manager - Information Technology (Financial Operations)

About the role

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Manager - Information Technology (Financial Operations). In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for managing and providing direction to staff FinOps. Detail-oriented financial Manager with expertise in Cloud Financial Management and processes. As our FinOps manager, you'll be the bridge between finance and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Cloud cost optimization: analyze cloud usage patterns and find cost-saving opportunities, implement strategies to reduce and control cloud outflows, drive cloud efficiency initiatives and measure ROI of technical projects
• Financial modeling and analysis: develop and maintain financial models to forecast cloud costs, track spending against budgets and provide insights into cost trends and anomalies
• Cost Allocation and Chargeback: manage cost allocation and chargeback mechanisms to ensure accurate distribution of cloud costs across departments and projects
• Cloud Cost Management: monitor and analyze cloud expenditures, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement strategies to optimize cloud spending
• Budgeting and Forecasting: develop and manage cloud budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support business planning and decision-making
• Cross-functional collaboration: communicate the cost implications of technical decisions and foster a cost-conscious culture, work closely with engineering, operations, and finance teams to align cloud financial management practices with organizational goals and objectives
• Vendor management and negotiation: assist in the negotiation of contracts and optimize pricing and service levels, collaborate with cloud service providers to manage billing and ensure compliance with service agreements
• Reporting and Analytics: generate detailed financial reports and dashboards to provide insights into cloud spending patterns, trends, and anomalies, present cost insights and actionable optimization recommendations to both technical teams and business stakeholders
• FinOps implementation and advocacy: drive the adoption of FinOps principles and best practices, educate teams on cost-saving strategies and promote a data-first approach to cloud financial management
• Policy and Governance: enforce cloud financial management policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure financial accountability and transparency
• Training and Education: educate and train internal stakeholders on cloud cost management practices and tools to promote a culture of cost awareness and efficiency
• Continuous Improvement: stay up to date with industry trends, tools, and best practices in cloud financial management and continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and outcomes
• Manage FinOps Sr. Business Analysts on day-to-day basis, drive accountability, forecasting FinOps cost, managing workload priorities, and ensuring high-quality, timely insights and ensuring budget efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and minimum 5 years relevant work experience or an equivalent combination
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal
• Possess strong customer service and problem solving skill sets
• Knowledgeable of accrual basis of accounting

Qualifications

• Financial acumen: a solid grasp of financial principles, budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis
• Technical aptitude: familiarity with cloud infrastructure and services
• Data knowledge: proficiency in analyzing data
• Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate technical and financial concepts to diverse audiences
• Problem-solving attitude, ability to identify and resolve cost-related issues
• Able to balance the need of speed, quality, and cost-effectiveness
• 3+ years in a management role, overseeing teams and driving cloud/IT financial management or finance program
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, computer science, or a related field
• Relevant certifications (e.g., FinOps Certified Practitioner) are a definite plus
• 7+ years of experience in financial analysis, 5+ cloud operations, or a related role
• Proven track record of successfully managing and optimizing cloud costs
• Experience with cloud cost management tools and platforms
• Familiar with tools like SQL and creating visualizations with BI platforms
• Proven experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP billing and cost management tools

Benefits

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement.

• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resources groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care

Pay

The salary range for the role is $101,493.51 - $152,437.74 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.