FinOps Manager

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This opportunity is in the Information Technology department

As the company's largest department, I.T. is responsible for supporting both ongoing operations and our next innovative project. Information technology is prioritized, allowing us to partner with colleagues to securely enable and support new capabilities every day. Utilizing a diverse set of technologies, like Guidewire, Salesforce, Java, C#/.NET, Mule, and Azure, the available career opportunities continue to grow rapidly. Our department consists of agile teams where individual contributions are recognized, and career advancement is nurtured.

Role Description:

Do you enjoy working at the intersection of technology and finance? As a FinOps Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in managing and optimizing the financial performance of Safety National's IT infrastructure, including Azure cloud usage, on-premise environments, and enterprise licensing. You will spearhead the creation of financial models and dashboards, lead cost review meetings, and define governance policies to drive cost efficiency and accountability across departments.

In this highly collaborative role, you'll work with cross-functional teams including Finance, Procurement, Product, and Engineering to forecast cloud costs, allocate spend accurately, and develop actionable insights. You'll help ensure financial clarity and control by establishing best practices for Azure cost optimization, governance, and infrastructure inventory tracking. Your expertise will help guide our strategic investment in the cloud and drive continual efficiency across our IT operations.

Qualifications:

Education:

A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field is required.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be presently authorized to work in the U.S. without a requirement for work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future
• This position allows for a hybrid work schedule which includes a minimum of 3 days per week in our St. Louis Corporate Office, located at 1832 Schuetz Rd. Saint Louis, MO. All employees are required to submit work from home requests and follow our Work From Home policy, which will be provided to all candidates selected to interview.
• 3 or more years of experience in cloud financial operations (FinOps), cloud cost management, or a similar role
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure services, pricing models, and cost optimization strategies
• Proficiency with Azure Cost Management, Power BI, and Excel/Google Sheets
• Experience with Azure tagging, governance, and subscription management
• Proficiency in managing infrastructure hardware, network circuits, and licensing
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• FinOps Certified Practitioner or a similar certification
• Experience managing Azure spend in a software development environment
• Familiarity with scripting or automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Azure CLI, Terraform)
• Background in financial analysis, accounting, or IT asset management

Protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information and technology assets against unauthorized disclosure, destruction and/or alteration, in accordance with Safety National policies, standards, and procedures.

Safety National is a leading specialty insurance and reinsurance provider. Our culture is built upon relationships, which allow us to demonstrate our expertise gained through our rich 80-year history. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tokio Marine, Inc., we appreciate the benefits and support provided by our affiliation with one of the top 10 insurance companies in the world.

Total Rewards That Put Employees First

In our vision to be First with Co-Workers, compensation that includes base salary, holiday bonus, and incentive awards is only a small portion of the comprehensive total rewards package we offer. Our total rewards approach recognizes and rewards the time, talents, efforts, and results of our valued employees. Highlights of our exceptional benefits include generous health, dental, and vision coverage, health savings accounts, a 401(k)-retirement savings match and an annual profit sharing contribution. We proudly offer family forming benefits for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy, generous paid time off and paid holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave, a hybrid work environment, and company-paid life insurance and disability. To support employees in their career journeys, we provide professional growth and development opportunities in addition to employee recognition and well-being programs. Apply today to learn more.

Safety National is committed to fair, transparent pay and we strive to provide competitive, market-based compensation. In our vision to be First with Co-Workers, compensation is only one piece of the comprehensive total rewards package we offer. The target base salary range for this position is $99,000 to $128,500. Compensation for the successful candidate will consider the candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location.

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