Finance

We are seeking an experienced Finance professional who will be responsible for providing financial planning, analysis, and reporting support to various business units and departments, including specifically supporting FinOps. This colleague will work closely with the CFO and Technology leadership and will spearhead the development and implementation of innovative approaches to optimize technology and other strategic investments, ensuring alignment with organizational goals while maximizing return on investment (ROI) and scalability.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive forecasting, annual budgeting, long-range financial planning, and what-if scenario analysis in a timely and accurate manner
• Provide budget versus forecast reporting and analytics to leadership highlighting key trends, variances, and recommendations for improvement
• Develop ROI assessments for technology and other strategic projects, leveraging data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions and drive efficient resource deployment
• Create analytics and intuitive visualizations for expense visibility, identification of cost-saving opportunities, and informed budgeting decisions
• Work closely with Technology leaders and other cross-functional stakeholders to optimize cloud/HPC expense, including performing surveillance of usage/expense trends, collaborating on cost-savings strategies, and optimizing vendor relationships
• Collaborate with Procurement to implement efficient cost-saving strategies, optimize vendor contracts, and negotiate favorable pricing agreements
• Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, and partners to drive strategic decision-making and align spend with business goals
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements to reduce costs and enhance transparency
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, best practices, and industry trends to continuously improve financial planning, analysis, and optimization techniques

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; Certification in Financial Operations (FinOps) or similar designation a plus
• 7+ years of progressive experience in financial management, with at least 4 years of experience in technology or IT finance
• Strong expertise in technology budgeting, expense tracking, and financial planning processes
• Hands-on experience with cloud cost management tools (e.g., AWS Cost Explorer, Athena) and data analysis/visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau)
• Demonstrated expertise in cloud financial management, cloud pricing models, and cost optimization techniques. Ability to analyze AWS EC2 usage and optimize spend via Reserved Instances/Savings Plans is a plus
• Proven ability to conduct ROI analyses and develop financial models for technology projects
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Experience with financial systems, including ERP (such as Business Central) Procure to Pay systems (such as Coupa) and FP&A platforms (such as Anaplan) is a plus
• Proficiency in Python or SQL are a plus

The base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $240,000 per year.

Arrowstreet Capital operates a robust talent acquisition program, and we also seek to compensate and reward our employees competitively within our industry and in line with our merit-based culture. Our approach to total compensation includes base salaries and annual discretionary bonuses, as well as a robust benefits package. The determination of a successful candidate's base salary placement within the listed range will vary based on the candidate's relevant experience and qualifications (which may also include relevant certifications, credentials and other education), the job responsibilities and scope, the commensurate resulting level of the position and other relevant factors. The listed range is also an estimate, and additional information regarding base salary and other elements of total compensation offered by Arrowstreet Capital to successful applicants will be communicated during the recruitment process.

Arrowstreet Capital is a Boston-based systematic investment firm that manages global equity portfolios for institutional investors around the world.