Position Overview

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success.

This position is primarily based in a location within PNC's footprint. Responsibilities require time in the office or in a field on a regular basis. Some responsibilities can be performed remotely. Additional locations may be considered.

As an Infrastructure Architect Sr. - Cloud Financial Management you will collaborate with various teams to analyze to understand cloud usage patterns and identify areas for cost efficiency, cloud costs, identify optimization opportunities, determine variance cause and provide transparency into results. This role combines expertise in cloud services, financial management, and operational efficiency to ensure that cloud spending is optimized, cost-effective, and aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee the overall Cloud FinOps strategy for cloud resources, ensuring that the organization optimizes cloud spending.
• Continuously monitor cloud spending trends and provide recommendations on cost reduction opportunities.
• Manage cloud billing, including tracking usage patterns, analyzing cost reports, and ensuring accurate billing reconciliation.
• Develop and maintain financial forecasting models for cloud costs, helping the organization predict future cloud expenses based on current usage patterns and anticipated growth.
• Provide visibility into cloud expenses across business units and departments, ensuring that costs are allocated correctly (e.g., showback or chargeback models)
• Implement cost allocation strategies (e.g., using tags, cost centers, or business units) to assign cloud expenses to the appropriate teams or departments.
• Ensure transparency in cloud usage by providing accurate and timely financial reports to key stakeholders, including executives, finance teams, and department leads.
• Set up cloud financial dashboards that provide real-time visibility into costs, resource usage, and trends.
• Develop financial reports and dashboards that track cloud spending.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for cloud financial management, such as cloud cost trends, cost savings from optimization efforts, and cloud spending vs. budget.
• Implement automation tools for tracking and reporting cloud usage and costs, helping streamline financial processes.
• Use Cloud FinOps principles and tools (e.g., Apptio) to automate the financial management of cloud resources and provide real-time cost analysis.
• Set up automated alerts for unexpected cost spikes, ensuring prompt action to prevent budget overruns.
• Collaborate with technical teams (cloud architects, engineers, and operations) to understand cloud usage patterns, requirements, and growth projections.
• Establish governance frameworks to ensure that cloud financial practices comply with internal financial policies, as well as external regulatory requirements.

Skills/Experience:
• In-depth knowledge of cloud providers (AWS, Azure, & Google Cloud) and their pricing models, services, and billing structures.
• Strong understanding of financial modeling, cost allocation, forecasting, and budgeting, with experience managing cloud budgets and optimizing spending.
• Experience in implementing FinOps principles (cloud financial operations) to optimize cloud costs and foster collaboration between finance, operations, and engineering teams.
• Familiarity with cloud financial management tools such as Apptio.
• Experience with automation frameworks and tools that help optimize cloud financial management processes.
• Understanding of cloud infrastructure, services, and best practices to collaborate effectively with technical teams and identify areas for cost optimization.

Technology :
• Cloud Cost Management Tools such as Apptio
• Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, & Google Cloud
• Financial Modeling and Reporting Tools: Tableau, Power BI, Excel

Certifications Preferred:
• Cloud FinOps Certified Practitioner
• AWS Certified Cloud Practition