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FinOps Specialist – MS Amlin

MS Amlin is embarking on a significant technology modernisation. We at Amlin Business Service (ABS) are a forward-thinking services organization undergoing a large-scale cloud transformation. As part of this journey, we are designing and embedding a Target FinOps operating model to ensure our cloud investments deliver maximum business value.

We’re seeking a FinOps Specialist to lead the implementation of our new FinOps model and take ownership of the ongoing operation of the FinOps capability. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of finance, engineering, and operations—driving cloud cost visibility, accountability, and optimization across the enterprise.

About The Job

What you’ll spend your time doing:

  • Leading the rollout and embedding of the Target FinOps model across the organization.
  • Partnering with Finance, Cloud Engineering, and Procurement to drive cost accountability.
  • Building and maintaining cost allocation models and tagging strategies.
  • Monitoring cloud spend, forecasting usage, and identifying savings opportunities.
  • Developing and presenting cloud financial dashboards and reports.
  • Supporting budgeting, variance analysis, and cost governance forums.
  • Educating stakeholders on FinOps principles and cost-aware engineering.
  • Collaborating with platform and governance teams to align tooling and guardrails.

What you’ll be accountable for:

  • Successful implementation and adoption of the Target FinOps model across the organization.
  • Delivery of accurate, timely, and actionable cloud financial reporting.
  • Development and enforcement of cloud tagging and cost allocation policies.
  • Identification and execution of cost optimization initiatives (e.g., RI/SP management, rightsizing, usage hygiene).
  • Alignment of cloud spend forecasts with business and finance planning cycles.
  • Driving maturity across the FinOps lifecycle (Inform → Optimize → Operate).

You’re going to enjoy this job if you also…

  • Love working in cross-functional teams and translating technical details into financial insights.
  • Get satisfaction from solving complex financial puzzles and making data-driven decisions.
  • Are passionate about cloud technology and how it enables innovation and growth.
  • Are a great communicator who can influence without authority.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment where transformation is the norm.

What you’ll need:

For this particular role there are some important qualifications and experience we need you to have. These include:

  • Experience in a FinOps, Cloud Financial Management, or Cloud Economics role.
  • Strong knowledge of public cloud billing models (Azure preferred; AWS/GCP also useful).
  • Familiarity with FinOps tools such as Cloudability, CloudHealth, Apptio, or native cloud cost tools.
  • Understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis in a tech context.
  • Knowledge of tagging strategies, cost allocation, and showback/chargeback practices.
  • Experience working in or with financial services or regulated industries.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.
  • FinOps Certified Practitioner (or willingness to obtain) preferred.

About Ms Amlin

MS Amlin is part of a global top-10 insurance group, MS&AD. We’re made up of four distinct businesses covering global reinsurance, Lloyds franchise, local specialty insurer, and business services.

This role sits within our Business Services division (MS ABS) which supports our entire organisation through legal, HR, facilities management, marketing, IT, risk management, compliance and finance.

We are stronger together because of our common interests and rich differences. You may be the strength we didn’t know we needed. Believe in yourself, and click apply today!

What Can You Expect From Us?

  • Competitive Base Salary
  • Performance Related Discretionary Bonus
  • Holiday: 28 days core annual leave, and you can buy up to 5 days
  • Pension: A minimum 2% employee contribution plus 7% MS Amlin contribution (9%) up to a maximum of 5% employee contribution plus 13% MS Amlin contribution (18%)
  • Private Medical: cover for yourself. Family members/dependants can be added
  • Flex Fund: £1,000 (pro-rated based on start date) to spend on flexible benefits
  • Life Assurance: 5x annualised base salary

To request a modification to this listing please email jobs@finops.org

  • Company: MS Amlin
  • Published: 27th June 2025
  • Closing Date: 27th July 2025
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Type: Full-time
  • Seniority: Mid-level Contributor
  • FinOps Certifications Required: None