IT FinOps Lead

IT FinOps LeadDiscover a more connected career Dycom Industries is investing in the technology that will power our next chapter, from a transformational SAP S/4HANA implementation to an expanding Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud footprint and a growing portfolio of enterprise software and services. As our technology investments grow, financial transparency and disciplined spend management are essential to delivering lasting value to the business. We are seeking a highly analytical IT FinOps Lead to serve as the financial steward of our entire technology landscape, with a primary focus on AWS and SAP. In this critical role, you will be responsible for tracking, managing, forecasting, and reporting enterprise IT spend across cloud infrastructure, software and SaaS, licensing, hardware, telecom, and third-party services. You'll work closely with IT Leadership, our Cloud and Infrastructure teams, SAP Basis team, SAP Center of Excellence (CoE), Business Process Owners (BPOs), Project Managers, Procurement, and Finance to make sure every technology dollar is visible, accountable, and optimized.What You'll DoIT Financial Management & FinOps Leadership: Establish end-to-end IT spend visibility, build the FinOps framework, manage operating/capital budgets, and drive rolling forecasts for all run and project costs.AWS Cost Management: Own AWS cost reporting, resource tagging, commitment management (Savings Plans/Reserved Instances), resource optimization, and cost anomaly detection.SAP Cost Management: Administer SAP for Me, optimize user licenses, improve SAP landscape efficiency, and engage Business Process Owners to connect spend with business value.Software, SaaS & IT Portfolio Management: Track and optimize SaaS/software spend, maintain asset management records for compliance, and monitor broader hardware and telecom costs.Vendor & Contract Management: Support vendor negotiations and renewals, maintain a proactive renewal calendar, and validate invoices against contracted scope and rates.Reporting & Analytics: Design showback/chargeback models, produce executive dashboards, analyze unit economics and trends, and champion an enterprise FinOps culture.What You'll NeedBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).Minimum of 5+ years of experience in IT financial management, FinOps, or technology cost management across a broad enterprise IT portfolio.Direct experience managing AWS spend, with strong hands-on expertise in Cost Explorer, Cost and Usage Reports, AWS Budgets, tagging strategy, and Savings Plans and Reserved Instance management.Experience supporting the financial management of an SAP environment, including working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA licensing and subscription models.Hands-on experience with SAP for Me (or its predecessor, the SAP ONE Support Launchpad) for license, contract, consumption, and billing management.Experience managing software and SaaS spend, license optimization, and software asset management.Proven experience building and managing IT operating and capital budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.Experience reviewing vendor contracts, statements of work, and invoices for cloud providers, software vendors, systems integrators, and managed service partners.Advanced Excel skills and experience with BI or reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Amazon QuickSight, SAP Analytics Cloud).Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present financial insights to executive and non-technical audiences.Strong collaboration skills and the ability to influence technical teams, business leaders, and vendors without direct authority.FinOps Certified Practitioner, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, and/or Technology Business Management (TBM) certification preferred.Experience with cloud cost management or ITFM platforms (e.g., Apptio, CloudHealth, Cloudability, or similar) a plus.Why Grow Your Career With UsYour career here is more than just a job it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.Building Stronger Solutions TogetherOur company is an equal-opportunity employer we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Req Id: 15706