Finops Lead - Global Public Cloud/SDS

Country: Spain

Hello! Welcome to the place responsible for developing the technology that improves the lives of 160 million customers around the world!

This job offer is an opportunity not only to join a great company but also to collaborate in projects that have a real impact on society.

We are looking for a FinOps Lead based in our Boadilla office, with at least 5 years of experience in Cloud Finops Strategy and Management.

Let’s get to know each other!

We are undergoing one of the biggest transformations in our history and technology is at the heart of our strategy. Join our team to play a part in one of the most important technological projects for the financial sector in the world.

One of our guiding principles is continuous innovation, working with Agile and DevSecOps methodologies and adopting all the leading market technology to work with the best tech stack.

We recently received Top Employer certification in Spain, Europe and globally for the sixth consecutive year and we are one of the World’s 25 Best Workplaces. We are very proud to be an equal opportunities organisation and we are building a dynamic and proactive team. All we ask from you is that you bring a positive attitude and share our values and a commitment to development of cutting-edge technology, no matter where you come from or where you end up.

Your role

We are looking for a Finops Lead in the Global CCoE Organization based in our (Boadilla) office, a key team in our technology ecosystem.

This area (Global CCoE) is responsible for:

• Facilitators for the acceleration of the adoption of Public Cloud by the different entities (+20) of the Bank following the standards of Governance, Architecture and Security. 

• Relationship with the entities for the management of Cloud projects and single point of contact in everything related to Public Cloud needs/projects. 

• Relationship with Cloud Service Providers 

• Relationship with the Local CCoE in the different entities.

• Management of strategic IT projects of the Group in everything related to Public Cloud.

• Global Finops Service and Governance. 

‍Your main tasks will be:

• Lead FinOps team to achieve Public Cloud-related spending efficiency goals.

• Definition of tools and associated methodology.

• Governance and definition of action plans with the different entities

• Report/oversight generation for the management of Public Cloud consumption and actions to be carried out for its efficient use.

• Creation of the FinOps framework/policy: Guidelines, Best Practices, standards.

• Monitoring efficiency actions with entities.

• Relationship with CSP in all matters related to cost efficiency/Finops.

• Forecast and distribution of consumption among the different entities of the group.

• Coordination with Global CCoE  Business Office to align message and finops actions with entities.

What you’ll bring

You’re sure to fit in if you like technology and are constantly learning about new developments, as well as having an interest in better understanding the risks faced by the Bank. In addition to developing your technical skills, you should also be interested in improving your soft skills

If you think you’ve got what it takes, these are the key skills we’ll be looking for in your CV:

• High level of English (C1)

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in Information Technology

• Organized person with high quality standards.

• High analytical capacity.

• Ability to work under pressure.

• Steering Relationship Capability (C-Level)

• High analytical and continuous improvement capacity.

• Demonstrable experience of more than 4 years leading Finops teams and discipline in large multinational organizations.

• Deep knowledge of Finops management, services and architectures in the main CSPs of the market (mainly Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services).

The following would also be great...

• Master, postgraduate or equivalent.

What is the Be Tech! experience like?

• Hybrid working model (working remotely some days and meeting with the team in the office on other days).

• Flexible working hours.

• Possibility of travelling to collaborate with teams in other countries.

• Opportunities to develop your career in different overseas units and countries.

• Continuous training in innovative technical fields so you are always up to date and have the tools you need to do your job.

• Career plan to ensure your professional growth and that your efforts are duly rewarded.

• Highly competitive salary and bonuses.

• Financial benefits (special interest rates for loans, preferential banking terms, pension plan, life insurance, etc.)

• Social benefits (gym and medical centre on the premises, daily meal subsidy with a choice of seven restaurants, parking, shuttle service to the centre of Madrid, discounts and offers with different companies for Santander employees and much, much more that we will tell you all about when you arrive!)

What now?

If you like what you’ve read so far, you’ll like it even more once you’re on board... So why not join us?

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