Manager, Financial Operations & Analysis

Qumulo•Seattle, WA

23h•$151,000 - $170,000

About The Position

The Manager, FinOps will own cloud cost strategy and financial optimization across Qumulos multi-cloud environments. This role partners closely with Finance, Engineering, and Product to translate cloud consumption data into actionable financial insights that improve gross margins and unit economics. You will combine financial modeling, statistical analysis, and infrastructure knowledge to drive forecasting accuracy, optimize reserved capacity strategies, and influence pricing and product decisions at the executive level.

Requirements

5+ years in FP&A, FinOps, SaaS, or cloud infrastructure finance.
BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field.
Strong experience in SaaS or cloud-based business models.
Advanced Excel/Sheets modeling; proficiency in SQL and Python.
Deep understanding of cloud cost structures (compute, storage, networking, data transfer).
Experience managing RI/Savings Plans and consumption-based margin analysis.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CFA, or advanced quantitative degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Cloud Financial Strategy & Forecasting Lead forecasting and planning for cloud infrastructure across variable and fixed cost drivers. Build scenario and statistical models to project consumption, margin impact, and pricing outcomes. Establish and manage cloud cost budgets with cross-functional stakeholders.
Data, Automation & Reporting Develop unified data pipelines across cloud providers, metering systems, and financial tools to create a single source of truth. Automate monthly close processes and build executive-ready dashboards. Implement anomaly detection to identify spend spikes and inefficiencies.
Optimization & Margin Expansion Design and manage Reserved Instance (RI) and Savings Plan strategies across cloud platforms. Identify cost optimization opportunities across compute, storage, networking, and scaling patterns. Build cluster-level gross margin models. Secure and maximize hyperscaler credits, migration incentives, and funding programs.
Business Partnership & Executive Insights Translate usage and cost trends into clear recommendations for Engineering, Product, and leadership. Influence pricing strategy, capacity planning, and consumption-based business models. Support executive and board-level reporting on cloud economics and margin performance.