Job Description:
Role Summary/Purpose:
The VP, Cloud FinOps Program drives cloud cost optimization, transparency, and enterprise-wide governance across all public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). This leader operationalizes scalable FinOps processes, partners closely with VPs and business unit heads to define spend strategy, and provides expert guidance on forecasting, budgeting, and cross-functional reporting. By aligning cloud investment with Synchrony’s business strategy, this role manages financial risk and enables transformative change management as our cloud adoption accelerates.
Our Way of Working
We’re proud to offer you choice and flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home, near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. Occasionally you may be required to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events.
Essential Responsibilities:
Implement the enterprise Cloud FinOps program roadmap in partnership with Finance, Technology, and Business leaders
Drive continuous improvement of cloud financial management practices and program maturity, supporting organizational growth and transformation goals
Foster a culture of cost ownership, accountability, and collaboration
Oversee regular, rigorous analysis of multi-cloud spend; identify key areas for optimization, waste reduction, and cost avoidance
Build and own cloud showback models, implement cost allocation strategies, and ensure financial transparency for all teams
Lead the automation and standardization of cloud spend analytics and dashboarding (native tools and third-party platforms). Experience with Flexera preferred.
Partner with infrastructure, engineering, architecture, and vendor management teams to provide financial insights on contract negotiations (e.g., EDPs, MAPs, commit levels)
Prepare and deliver executive-ready presentations on cloud financial performance, investment trade-offs, and optimization strategies to senior leaders and key stakeholders
Govern the cadence and process for showback reviews with senior leadership—ensuring actionable insights drive meaningful change; manage execution of tracked optimization recommendations.
Guide finance and technology teams in transitioning to the variable cloud-spend model, establishing accountability across project and functional teams
Establish and maintain best-practice governance frameworks aligned to FinOps Foundation standards (FinOps Foundation certification a plus)
Lead and contribute to the organization’s Cloud Center of Excellence/Working Group, ensuring policies, practices, and guidelines for cloud operations and cost controls are implemented and measured (policy-as-code, WAF cost pillar standards and best practices)
Champion FinOps culture—develop and deliver tailored training, communications, and change management plans to enable cost-conscious decision-making organization-wide
Stay current with industry trends, participate in external FinOps communities, and disseminate relevant learnings across the organization
Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, IT, Engineering, or related field; and 4+ years of experience in IT finance, cloud financial management, or technical operations with cloud P&L familiarity; or in lieu of degree 8+ years’ experience in financial management, IT finance, or cloud cost management.
Minimum 4 years of hands-on cloud spend management experience (AWS, Azure, GCP) in large, complex environments
Demonstrated experience building and/or leading a cloud FinOps team
Advanced proficiency with cloud financial management tools (AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, Flexera, etc.)
Thorough understanding of cloud architecture, chargeback/showback, tagging, and multi-cloud governance
Strong business acumen, exceptional communication skills, and proven ability to influence senior stakeholders
Desired Characteristics:
Master’s degree or MBA preferred
FinOps Certified Practitioner or Professional highly preferred; cloud vendor certifications a plus (AWS Cloud Practitioner, AWS Solution Architect Associate, Azure Fundamentals, etc…)
Experience designing, implementing, and operationalizing cloud cost allocation, tagging, and reporting standards in multi-cloud environments
Experience in large-scale cloud transformations in highly regulated industries, contract negotiation, or vendor management
Strong excel, visualization, and dashboarding skills; experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools; Python skills a plus
Outstanding organizational and cross-functional collaboration skills; able to operate with autonomy and substantial ambiguity
This is a highly visible, high-impact role for a proven FinOps leader ready to drive financial stewardship, innovation, and value realization across Synchrony’s cloud portfolio.
Grade/Level: 12
The salary range for this position is 110,000.00 - 185,000.00 USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.
Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.
Eligibility Requirements:
You must be 18 years or older
You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process
You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles. Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months’ time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles. Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 months’ time in position before they can post. All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don’t meet the time in position or performance expectations).
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Our Commitment:
When you join us, you’ll be part of an inclusive culture where your individual skills, experience, and voice are not only heard – but valued. Together, we’re building a future where we can all belong, connect, and turn ideals into action. More than 50% of our workforce is engaged in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where community and passion intersect to offer a safe space to learn and grow.
This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We’re proud to have an award-winning culture for all.
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Job Family Group:
Information Technology