Hitachi Energy is seeking a
Financial Operations Lead, FinOps
to build and mature an enterprise-wide FinOps capability across our commercial software, SaaS, and digital product portfolio. In this strategic and hands-on role, you will establish the operating model, governance, reporting, and accountability mechanisms that enable effective cloud financial management across hosted products, cloud platforms, and production environments. Working closely with Finance, Cloud Operations, Product Development, Architecture, Product Management, Procurement, Customer Experience, and other key stakeholders, you will drive greater cost transparency, forecasting accuracy, and optimization while embedding cost-aware decision-making into product development, architecture, delivery, and operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape how cloud investments are governed and optimized across a rapidly growing digital business. The Opportunity
Hitachi Energy is seeking a
Financial Operations Lead, FinOps
to build and mature an enterprise-wide FinOps capability across our commercial software, SaaS, and digital product portfolio. In this strategic and hands-on role, you will establish the operating model, governance, reporting, and accountability mechanisms that enable effective cloud financial management across hosted products, cloud platforms, and production environments. Working closely with Finance, Cloud Operations, Product Development, Architecture, Product Management, Procurement, Customer Experience, and other key stakeholders, you will drive greater cost transparency, forecasting accuracy, and optimization while embedding cost-aware decision-making into product development, architecture, delivery, and operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape how cloud investments are governed and optimized across a rapidly growing digital business.
How You Will Make an Impact
Develop and execute the enterprise-wide FinOps strategy, operating model, governance framework, and maturity roadmap Establish visibility into cloud and infrastructure spend, including allocation methodologies, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and executive reporting Drive cloud cost optimization initiatives across compute, storage, licensing, networking, commitments, and consumption-based services Partner with engineering, architecture, product, finance, procurement, and operations teams to embed cost accountability into planning, design, delivery, and run-state operations Define and mature tagging standards, cost allocation models, KPI frameworks, dashboards, and reporting processes across AWS, Azure, GCP, and related platforms Translate cloud usage and spending data into actionable recommendations, business cases, and optimization opportunities for technical and business stakeholders Establish governance routines and decision forums that drive accountability, manage financial risks, and track optimization initiatives through completion Build cost visibility and governance mechanisms for emerging technologies, including AI, machine learning, and agentic workloads
Your Background
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field 7+ years of experience in FinOps, cloud financial management, technology finance, cloud operations, or IT financial governance Hands-on experience managing cloud spend, budgeting, forecasting, allocation models, and optimization initiatives across AWS, Azure, GCP, or similar platforms Strong understanding of cloud economics, including rightsizing, reserved instances, savings plans, committed-use discounts, storage optimization, and licensing models Proven ability to translate financial and usage data into executive insights and influence stakeholders across technical and business functions Strong communication, governance, and leadership skills with experience driving cross-functional initiatives without direct authority
In Addition, the Following Skills Would Be Beneficial for the Role
Experience building or scaling a FinOps practice across multiple product lines, business units, or geographies Advanced experience with FinOps platforms, cloud-native cost management tools, and Power BI reporting solutions Experience designing unit economics models, cost allocation frameworks, and accountability mechanisms Deep understanding of cloud pricing models, enterprise agreements, marketplace purchases, and rate optimization strategies Experience supporting SaaS, hosted, or cloud-managed software environments where cloud costs are aligned to customer and product commitments FinOps Certified Practitioner, cloud financial management certification, or equivalent FinOps leadership experience
More about us
At Hitachi Energy, we recognize that our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, competitive rewards, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our benefits package is designed to help employees thrive both at work and in their personal lives.
Our benefits offering for this role generally includes: Private medical care and life insurance Access to fitness and wellness programs Access to a benefits platform with discounts and perks Employee Capital Plans (PPK) Equipment for working from home or allowances for setting up a workplace at home Spectacles and contact lenses allowance Company events and team-building activities Psychological support program Free parking available
Additional benefits may apply depending on the role, grade, and business requirements. You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process. We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next. With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.
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Financial Operations Lead – pracodawca: Hitachi Energy Ltd.
Jako lider w dziedzinie elektryfikacji, oferujemy wyjątkowe możliwości rozwoju zawodowego w Krakowie, gdzie wspieramy naszych pracowników poprzez elastyczne opcje pracy, konkurencyjne wynagrodzenie oraz programy zdrowotne. Nasza kultura pracy opiera się na współpracy i ciągłym doskonaleniu, co pozwala na osiąganie sukcesów zarówno osobistych, jak i organizacyjnych. Dołącz do nas, aby kształtować przyszłość energetyki w dynamicznym środowisku, które docenia Twoje umiejętności i zaangażowanie.
