Senior Director, Cloud FinOps

Company: UKG
Location: Weston
Posted on: March 27, 2025

Job Description:

With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we're only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on.At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all.Here, we know that you're more than your work. That's why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choose - a customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment, to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you're passionate about our purpose - people -then we can't wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We're united by purpose, inspired by you.UKG is looking for an innovative Sr. Director, Cloud FinOps leader with experience working in large scale cloud environments. This leader will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of our cloud infrastructure. This senior leadership role requires a strategic thinker with deep expertise in cloud governance, cloud cost management, financial planning, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of driving cost optimization and financial transparency in a cloud environment while supporting the company's growth and innovation objectives.Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the Cloud FinOps strategy in alignment with UKG's overall business objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Cloud FinOps team, and collaborate with product and engineering teams and senior leadership to provide financial insights and recommendations related to cloud spending.
• Work cross functionally across teams to drive and implement cloud cost-saving initiatives and best practices to maximize cloud investment.
• Oversee the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes for UKG's cloud infrastructure and analyze cloud spending data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost optimization on an ongoing basis.
• Develop and implement a driver-based cost model to analyze and optimize cloud consumption for Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This model will be instrumental in identifying cost-saving opportunities, ensuring efficient cloud resource utilization, and driving financial accountability across all product and engineering teams using the cloud environments.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of cloud financial management tools and systems while leveraging technology to automate and improve cloud cost management and cloud financial operations.
• Work closely with other departments, including Product, Engineering, Finance, and IT, to support cloud initiatives, foster a culture of collaboration and communication across the organization, and provide training and support to teams on cloud cost management best practices.
• Develop and deliver regular reports and dashboards on cloud spending and financial performance, provide actionable insights to support strategic decision-making, and monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cloud financial operations.Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field; MBA or relevant certification (e.g., FinOps Certified Practitioner or FinOps Certified Professional) preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial operations, with at least 5 years in a cloud financial management role.
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, software, and platform as a service (IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS) and cloud cost management tools.
• Experience working with cloud pricing models including commitment-based pricing models, cost allocation strategies, usage-based billing, and cost optimization strategies including but not limited to auto-scaling, resource tagging and rightsizing.
• Proven track record of driving cost optimization and financial transparency in a cloud environment.Where we're goingUKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it's our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow!Equal Opportunity EmployerUKG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.UKG participates in E-Verify. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview ProcessFor individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email .The pay range for this position is $160,000 to $230,000, however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive and a long-term incentive as part of total compensation. Information about UKG's comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at .
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