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About the Role

Own the end-to-end FinOps strategy and architecture for the organization’s on-premises estate, following the FinOps Foundation (FinOps.org) framework across the Inform, Optimise, and Operate lifecycle phases. Define the cost visibility strategy, establish the data model and governance framework, lead maturity assessments, and architect the reporting and dashboard ecosystem. Serve as the primary FinOps authority, engaging all FinOps personas to build a culture of cost accountability and data-driven infrastructure economics. This role bridges the gap between financial management and engineering, translating on-premises infrastructure complexity into clear cost models, unit economics, and actionable savings roadmaps.

Responsibilities

Define and own the on-premises FinOps strategy, architecture, and maturity roadmap aligned to the FinOps.org Inform → Optimise → Operate lifecycle
Lead the FinOps maturity assessment (Crawl/Walk/Run) across tagging, savings identification, and cost governance — produce a baseline scorecard with prioritised improvement actions
Architect the cost data model: identify and integrate all data sources (CMDB, asset management, procurement, licensing, monitoring), define normalisation rules, and establish the single source of truth for on-premises cost data
Design cost allocation frameworks: define chargeback/showback models, tagging taxonomies, and cost attribution rules that enable accurate cost-per-business-unit, cost-per-service, and cost-per-environment reporting
Develop unit economics and cost modelling: build TCO models, amortisation schedules, build-vs-buy comparisons, and cost-per-transaction metrics for on-premises infrastructure
Lead savings discovery workshops across all FinOps personas: licence optimisation (true-ups, shelfware, harvesting), hardware rightsizing, capacity rebalancing, and decommissioning opportunities
Architect the FinOps reporting and dashboard ecosystem: define requirements for live/near-real-time dashboards with executive views, drill-down capabilities, trend analysis, anomaly detection, and budget variance alerts
Establish FinOps governance framework: cost approval policies, budget guardrails, anomaly response procedures, and regular cost review cadences with all persona groups
Create the prioritised FinOps implementation roadmap: quick-wins (0–3 months), mid-term initiatives (3–6 months), and long-term transformation (6–12 months) based on value, feasibility, and stakeholder alignment
Mentor and lead the FinOps engineering team (1 onshore + 1 offshore), establish engineering standards, and drive a culture of cost transparency and accountability across the organisation
Present FinOps insights, savings opportunities, and governance reports to executive stakeholders (CTO, CFO, CIO) and lead regular FinOps review forums
Stay current with FinOps.org framework evolution, contribute to the FinOps community of practice, and continuously refine methodologies for on-premises environments

Requirements

10+ years in IT infrastructure, finance operations, or cost management with 5+ years focused on FinOps, ITFM, or TBM
Proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings (15%+) through infrastructure optimisation and licence management in on-premises environments
FinOps Certified Practitioner (FinOps.org) — required or willingness to certify within 3 months
Experience leading FinOps maturity assessments and building FinOps practices from the ground up
Strong background in enterprise licensing (Microsoft, Oracle, VMware, SAP) including true-up processes, compliance, and optimisation
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Finance, Engineering, or related field; MBA or finance qualification desirable
FinOps Certified Professional or FinOps Certified Service Provider (FinOps.org)
ITIL 4 certification or TBM (Technology Business Management) Council certification
Experience with Apptio, ServiceNow ITFM, or Flexera for on-premises cost management
Background in data centre operations, power/cooling economics, or facilities cost modelling
Experience extending FinOps practices from cloud to on-premises (hybrid FinOps)

Skills

Certified from FinOps.org
FinOps for DC knowledge
DCIM
CMDB / asset DB
Hypervisor metrics
Power monitoring
Contracts & licenses management
Deep expertise in on-premises infrastructure economics: server, storage, network, licensing (Microsoft EA, Oracle, VMware, Red Hat), data centre costs (power, cooling, space), and depreciation/amortisation models
Strong understanding of the FinOps.org framework: Inform, Optimise, Operate lifecycle; FinOps Domains (Cost Allocation, Anomaly Management, Rate Optimisation, Usage Optimisation, etc.); FinOps maturity model (Crawl/Walk/Run)
Experience with cost data integration from: CMDB (ServiceNow), asset management tools, procurement platforms, licence management tools (Snow, Flexera), and infrastructure monitoring (Datadog, Dynatrace, SolarWinds)
Data modelling and analytics: SQL, Python/Pandas for cost data analysis; experience building normalisation pipelines and cost allocation engines
Dashboard and reporting tools: Power BI, Tableau, Grafana, or custom BI solutions for real-time cost visibility and executive dashboards
Understanding of ITIL asset and configuration management, hardware lifecycle management, and capacity planning methodologies
Familiarity with FinOps tooling: Apptio, CloudHealth/VMware Aria, Flexera One, ServiceNow ITOM/ITFM, or custom-built cost management platforms
Knowledge of hybrid/multi-cloud cost management to bridge on-premises FinOps with cloud FinOps practices where applicable
Exceptional stakeholder management — able to influence executives, finance, engineering, and operations teams with equal credibility
Strategic thinker who translates complex cost data into clear business narratives and actionable recommendations
Strong leadership and mentoring ability — coaches and develops FinOps engineers and builds a cost-aware engineering culture
Excellent presentation and communication skills — comfortable presenting to C-level audiences and leading governance forums
Commercial acumen — understands P&L, depreciation, amortisation, OpEx/CapEx distinctions, and vendor contract structures
Data-driven decision maker with strong analytical rigour and attention to detail

Location

On-premises

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

10+ years in IT infrastructure, finance operations, or cost management
5+ years focused on FinOps, ITFM, or TBM

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Finance, Engineering, or related field
MBA or finance qualification desirable

Benefits

Industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing
Flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent)
Sense of belonging
Autonomy
Freedom
Ownership

About the Company

We’re Hitachi Digital Services, a global digital solutions and transformation business with a bold vision of our world’s potential.
We’re people-centric and here to power good.
Every day, we future-proof urban spaces, conserve natural resources, protect rainforests, and save lives.
This is a world where innovation, technology, and deep expertise come together to take our company and customers from what’s now to what’s next.
We make it happen through the power of acceleration.
We’re a global, team of innovators.
Together, we harness engineering excellence and passion to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges.
We turn organizations into data-driven leaders that can make a positive impact on their industries and society.
If you believe that innovation can bring a better tomorrow closer to today, this is the place for you.
Hitachi is a global company operating across a wide range of industries and regions.
One of the things that sets Hitachi apart is the diversity of our business and people, which drives our innovation and growth.
We are committed to building an inclusive culture based on mutual respect and merit-based systems.
We believe that when people feel valued, heard, and safe to express themselves, they do their best work.

Equal Opportunity

We’re proud to say we’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic.
Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.