Job Summary The Senior FinOps Analyst Optimization & Automation is a senior-level individual contributor responsible for driving enterprise-wide cloud cost optimization, value realization, and automation maturity within McKessons FinOps operating model. The role leads the identification, prioritization, and governance of cloud optimization initiatives, ensures accurate validation and reporting of realized savings, and enables the transition from manual FinOps activities to scalable, policy-driven, automated processes. It operates with a high degree of autonomy and strategic influence, partnering closely with Engineering, Platform, Finance, and FinOps Engineering teams to deliver measurable financial and operational outcomes. Key Responsibilities Cloud Optimization & Value Realization Lead the identification, prioritization, and execution oversight of cloud cost optimization opportunities across enterprise cloud services. Own the endtoend optimization lifecycle, including recommendation development, execution tracking, and validation of realized financial savings. Drive usage optimization, pricing optimization, and commitmentbased savings initiatives aligned with enterprise financial objectives. Establish and maintain auditable savings tracking, optimization KPIs, and performance metrics to support transparency, governance, and leadership reporting. Ensure optimization outcomes are measurable, repeatable, and aligned with FinOps best practices. Optimization Automation & Enablement Define functional requirements for optimization automation capabilities and partner with Engineering teams on solution design and implementation. Enable standardized, policydriven optimization workflows that reduce reliance on manual analysis and intervention. Track and report on reductions in manual effort, increased optimization coverage, and timetovalue achieved through automation adoption. Contribute to the evolution of FinOps automation strategy, balancing nearterm efficiency gains with longterm scalability. FinOps Platform Ownership & Enablement Serve as the functional owner and administrator for FinOps platforms and cloud cost management tools. Manage tool configurations, allocation logic, dashboards, KPIs, reporting structures, and user access controls. Partner with FinOps Engineering and Platform teams on integrations, enhancements, and automation initiatives, while retaining accountability for functional accuracy and business outcomes. Ensure FinOps platforms support auditability, traceability, financial governance, and compliance standards. Identify gaps, enhancement opportunities, and roadmap priorities for FinOps tools, dashboards, and reporting capabilities. Stakeholder Partnership & Governance Provide clear, datadriven insights to enable informed decisionmaking, financial accountability, and optimization adoption across the enterprise. Collaborate with Engineering, Platform, Finance, and business stakeholders to drive execution, influence prioritization, and resolve optimization blockers. Present optimization performance, savings outcomes, and trends to governance forums and senior leadership. Support ongoing governance processes, KPI reviews, funding discussions, and executive reporting as required. Minimum Requirements Degree or equivalent and typically 10+ years of relevant experience. Less years required if holds a relevant Masters or Doctorate qualification. Critical Skills 58+ years of experience in FinOps, cloud financial management, cloud cost optimization, or related disciplines. Demonstrated handson experience delivering cloud cost optimization initiatives with measurable, validated savings outcomes. Strong analytical and problemsolving skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into clear business and financial impact. Proven experience working crossfunctionally with Engineering, Platform, and Finance teams in complex enterprise environments. Experience designing or supporting FinOps optimization automation workflows. Familiarity with enterprise FinOps operating models, governance structures, and tooling ecosystems. FinOps Practitioner certification or equivalent professional experience. Additional Qualifications Operates independently with broad accountability for outcomes. Influences strategy, tooling, and operating model maturity. Drives complex initiatives with enterprisewide impact. Acts as a trusted partner and subject matter expert to senior stakeholders. Benefits Our Base Pay Range for this position: $122,100 $162,800. Competitive compensation packages are part of McKessons Total Rewards, including performance, experience, skills, equity, job market evaluations, and geographic location. Equal Employment Opportunity McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKessons full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page. McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including those with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) or (Canada) . Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Senior FinOps Analyst