FinOps and Governance Team Lead Amadora

FinOps and Governance Team Lead
Amadora
Amadora, Lisboa, Portugal

The Teamlead (Fin
Ops and Governance) will be part of a global team to drive the financial excellence of our hybrid cloud environments, their governance framework and the
- functional data management product. This role combines technical understanding of cloud platforms with a strong grasp of financial management and governance best practices along with clear vision on the use of data for managing operational efficiency. The ideal candidate has a strategic mindset, leadership experience, and a passion for cost optimization, accountability, and enabling scalable cloud usage across an enterprise.

As the Team Lead, you will head a
- functional team responsible for managing cloud spend, establishing governance frameworks, and partnering with engineering, finance, and procurement teams to ensure value realization from cloud investments. You bring a balance of analytical rigor, technical fluency, and business acumen to support
- driven
- making and continuous improvement in our cloud journey.

Task and Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a
  - performing team focused on cloud Fin
  Ops, governance, and data management capabilities.
• Own the Cloud Fin
  Ops strategy, including cost optimization, budgeting, forecasting, and chargeback/showback processes.
• Establish and enforce cloud governance frameworks to ensure compliance, security, and efficient cloud usage.
• Collaborate with engineering, finance, procurement, and data teams to align financial and operational goals.
• Define and deliver the Data Management Product roadmap to enable
  - quality, trusted, and accessible data across the organization.
• Drive the development of tools, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms for
  - time visibility into cloud spend and operational data.
• Promote
  - driven
  - making by enabling and governing metadata, data lineage, and data quality standards.
• Act as a thought leader on cloud financial accountability and data product innovation, bringing best practices and market trends into the organization.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cloud financial operations, cloud governance, or cloud architecture roles.
• Proven experience leading teams in a technical or
  - functional domain.
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, optional: GCP) and their cost structures.
• Strong knowledge of Fin
  Ops principles and cloud governance frameworks.
• Experience with cloud cost management tools (e. g. , Cloud
  Health, Apptio, Azure Cost Management).
• Experience designing and operating data products or data platforms (e. g. , data lakes, catalogs, governance tools).
• Relevant certifications (e. g. , Fin
  Ops Certified Practitioner, AWS Cloud Practitioner) are a plus.

• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
• Strong analytical and
  - solving skills; comfortable working with data and ambiguity.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and
  - technical audiences.
• Collaborative leadership style with a focus on team empowerment and growth.
• High attention to detail and a proactive mindset toward continuous improvement.
• Ability to balance
  - term needs with
  - term objectives.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills in a
  - paced environment.
• Business acumen and a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

• Leadership
• Collaboration & Customer Orientation
• Intercultural Sensitivity
• Value Orientation
• Productive and focused on delivery
• Ability to use initiative when needed
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)