Lead Cloud Finops

About the Company:

Tekion is revolutionizing an industry that has seen minimal innovation in over 50 years. Our cloud-native platform powers the Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers, and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology partners, connecting the entire automotive retail ecosystem seamlessly. Leveraging cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI, we empower OEMs, retailers, and consumers to experience the best automotive retail journeys.

Our rapidly growing team of nearly 3,000 global professionals is redefining the automotive space across North America, Asia, and Europe. Join us to innovate and create the most transformative automotive experiences ever.

About the Role:

Tekion is seeking an experienced and data-driven Lead FinOps Analyst to spearhead our cloud financial operations and cost optimization strategy. In this role, you will partner with engineering, product, and finance teams to create a culture of financial accountability, ensuring cost transparency, optimized cloud usage, and strategic planning that aligns with Tekion's fast-paced growth and innovation. This is a full-time, work-from-office role based in our Bangalore office.

Responsibilities:

FinOps Strategy & Ownership: Lead the implementation and evolution of FinOps practices across the organization.Develop frameworks for cloud cost governance, budgeting, forecasting, and usage optimization.Own the strategy and execution of cloud financial reporting and act as a key liaison between technical and finance teams.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, DevOps, finance, and procurement teams to drive cloud cost accountability and strategic cloud investment.Align cloud spending with product priorities, while helping stakeholders make data-informed decisions.Support chargeback/showback models to ensure clear cost allocation and business unit ownership.

Cloud Spend Optimization & Analysis: Analyze cloud billing data across AWS, Azure, and GCP to identify inefficiencies, track anomalies, and recommend savings opportunities.Manage and optimize pricing models including Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, and Spot instances.Improve visibility into cloud spend through effective tagging strategies and cost categorization.

Reporting, Tooling & Enablement: Design and maintain cloud cost dashboards and reports for executive and engineering teams.Implement and enhance tooling (e.g., CloudHealth, Cloudability, AWS Cost Explorer) to automate reporting and drive visibility.Enable self-service cost insights for engineering teams and promote a data-driven culture.

Qualifications:

Experience & Technical Acumen: 6-10 years of experience in FinOps, cloud finance, infrastructure cost management, or related domains.Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and a strong understanding of their pricing, billing, and discounting models.Hands-on experience with cloud cost management platforms, APIs, and automation.

Analytical Strength & Business Partnership: Proficiency in Excel, SQL, and data visualization tools (Power BI, Looker, Tableau).Strong financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting capabilities in cloud environments.Excellent communication skills and ability to partner effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills:

FinOps Certified Practitioner or similar certification.Experience in high-growth SaaS or platform-based environments.Background working with Agile, DevOps, or CI/CD-driven organizations.Familiarity with automotive tech is a plus, but not required.Strong sense of ownership and drive to deliver.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced startup environment.Proven experience managing and leading customer-facing cloud and finops conversations, with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes.Experience working in cloud-based environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and with microservices architecture.Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels.Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex technical and business challenges.