Cloud FinOps Lead

About Us
At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world's largest networks that powers millions of websites and other Internet properties for customers ranging from individual bloggers to SMBs to Fortune 500 companies. Cloudflare protects and accelerates any Internet application online without adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code. Internet properties powered by Cloudflare all have web traffic routed through its intelligent global network, which gets smarter with every request. As a result, they see significant improvement in performance and a decrease in spam and other attacks. Cloudflare was named to Entrepreneur Magazine's Top Company Cultures list and ranked among the World's Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company.
We realize people do not fit into neat boxes. We are looking for curious and empathetic individuals who are committed to developing themselves and learning new skills, and we are ready to help you do that. We cannot complete our mission without building a diverse and inclusive team. We hire the best people based on an evaluation of their potential and support them throughout their time at Cloudflare. Come join us!
Available Location: Austin, TX
What you'll do

• Lead and evolve the global FinOps strategy, serving as the primary thought leader for cloud financial management and optimization across the organization
• Establish governance processes and best practices for cloud resource deployment
• Partner with engineering teams to implement cost allocation methodologies, tagging strategies, and drive adoption of cloud financial management best practices
• Design and execute cloud cost optimization initiatives, including reserved instance strategies and resource right-sizing
• Create executive-level dashboards and lead quarterly business reviews with senior leadership on cloud spend and optimization initiatives
• Develop and maintain automated solutions for cost management, including ETL pipelines, APIs, and machine learning models for spend prediction
• Architect and implement multi-cloud cost allocation systems and monitoring solutions
• Drive strategic partnerships with finance and engineering teams and serve as the key stakeholder in vendor negotiations
• Help in managing relationships with external Cloud Service Providers
• Spearhead organizational change management to build a cost-conscious engineering culture

Examples of desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• 8+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure, with at least 5 years focused on FinOps or cloud cost optimization
• Proven track record of leading FinOps initiatives in large enterprise environments
• Expert-level experience with at least two major public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Demonstrated experience building and scaling FinOps practices in complex, multi-cloud environments
• Deep understanding of cloud pricing models, discount options, and optimization strategies across different cloud providers
• Advanced experience with enterprise cloud cost management and optimization tools
• Strong analytical and data science skills with expertise in advanced data analysis and visualization tools
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• FinOps Foundation Certification preferred
• Senior-level experience in stakeholder management and driving organizational change
• Proven track record of leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives
• Proficiency in automation and scripting languages (eg Python)
• Expert understanding of modern cloud architecture patterns and their cost implications
• Experience managing and mentoring teams in cloud cost optimization practices
• History of successful collaboration with C-level executives on cloud strategy and cost management