Sr. Technical Lead, Cloud FinOps

23andMe is looking for an experienced Sr. Technical Lead, Cloud FinOps to join our Data Technology and Infrastructure team. In this role, you're responsible for developing and implementing strategies for cost optimization and efficiency improvements across cloud spending, software licenses, and other IT financial operations.

 

Who We Are

Since 2006, 23andMe’s mission has been to help people access, understand, and benefit from the human genome. We are a group of passionate individuals pushing the boundaries of what’s possible to help turn genetic insight into better health and personal understanding.

Who You Are

You are passionate about solving ambiguous problems and pragmatically balance the need to scale with the desire to remain scrappy. You develop your own point of view, but readily pivot when a better solution emerges, and view complex requirements as an opportunity to simplify. You have humility, a bias for action, a great ability to partner, and a sense of ownership in your product. You are excited to play a key role in helping 23andMe scale as we transform the way millions of customers understand their health and themselves.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement strategies for cost optimization and efficiency improvements across cloud spending, software licenses, and other IT financial operations
• Collaborate with IT, Engineering, and business leaders to align financial and operational goals, ensuring cost-effective use of resources
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, providing accurate and timely financial information to executive management
• Drive the adoption of FinOps best practices, tools, and processes to enable transparent financial management and reporting
• Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure value for money in IT and cloud services expenditures
• Conduct regular financial reviews and analyses to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements
• Lead cross-functional projects to improve financial and operational systems, processes, and technology utilization
• Serve as a key advisor to the Finance team on cloud operations and strategic planning
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• 8+ years of related experience, demonstrating a deep understanding of cloud economics, IT infrastructure costs, and software licensing models
• Prior experience in a business process, business analyst, or process improvement role. Examples would include experience working with Accounts Payable on invoicing and billing, or with Finance on future forecasting of cloud expenses
• Proven track record of leading cost optimization initiatives and achieving significant cost savings
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership and team management abilities, with a focus on developing high-performing teams
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to deal with ambiguity while juggling multiple priorities and projects at the same time
• Proficiency in financial software, data analysis tools, and cloud cost management platforms
• Specific experience with AWS
• Ability to work from 23andMe's Sunnyvale, CA HQ office three days a week (Tuesday-Thursday)

 

Strongly Preferred

• System and Network Operations experience
• Specific experience with GCP or other public clouds
• Experience with cloud cost reporting tools such as CloudHealth

 

About Us

23andMe, headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, is a leading consumer genetics and research company. Founded in 2006, the company’s mission is to help people access, understand, and benefit from the human genome. 23andMe has pioneered direct access to genetic information as the only company with multiple FDA authorizations for genetic health risk reports. The company has created the world’s largest crowdsourced platform for genetic research, with 80 percent of its customers electing to participate. The platform also powers the 23andMe Therapeutics group, currently pursuing drug development programs rooted in human genetics, including two new cancer treatments currently in clinical trials. More information is available at www.23andMe.com.

At 23andMe, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to