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FinOps & IT Cost Lead

On-site in Madrid·Added yesterday (last checked 23 Oct)

AXA

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Our summary

Work mode
On-site, Madrid
English
Required
Other languages
French
Experience
3+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Minimum 3 years in technology management, with demonstrated experience in FinOps and cloud cost management.
  • Azure is essential; AWS/GCP are valuable.
  • Budget management.
  • Experience in budget planning, forecasting, and IT expense control.

Nice to have

  • Valuable: MBA or specialized training in FinOps, financial management, or TBM.
  • Experience with transformation programs, migrations, or modernization (valuable).
  • FinOps Certified Practitioner or Professional.
  • Cloud certifications (Azure, AWS).
  • Knowledge of the insurance or financial sector.
  • Experience in FinOps for AI.

Education & certifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or similar.

Languages

  • Fluent Spanish and English (minimum C1 in English).
  • French is a plus.

The role

Lead the FinOps sub-unit and expand its scope, transitioning from cloud optimization toward the integral management of technology costs, including cloud, SaaS, AI, and infrastructure services. Exercise a strategic vision with analytical and communication capacity at the executive level (CIO, CFO) and operational level (cloud teams), guaranteeing visibility, optimization, and control of IT spend.

What you'll do

  • Lead the FinOps practice on Azure and multi-cloud environments, ensuring visibility, optimization, and commitment management (reservations, savings plans).
  • Extend FinOps to other areas: SaaS, infrastructure software licenses, and technological services.
  • Manage generative AI and data costs (model and token consumption, GPU, data platforms), establishing spending guardrails.
  • Implement showback/chargeback models and unit cost metrics (cost per policy, per application, etc.).
  • Build and maintain the IT cost taxonomy with a TBM focus, normalizing billing data according to the FOCUS standard.
  • Model costs for transformation programs (migrations, modernization, legacy platform exit) and develop business cases.
  • Support budget planning and IT budget forecasting, including monitoring internal vendor billing.
  • Integrate sustainability (IT carbon footprint/GreenOps) into optimization decisions.
  • Communicate with management (CIO, CFO) and operational teams (cloud, architecture, procurement), promoting FinOps culture and spending responsibility.
  • Manage relationships with cloud and SaaS vendors, negotiating contracts and cost commitments.

Technical knowledge

  • FinOps Framework and its expanded scopes (SaaS, licenses, AI).
  • Analysis and reporting tools: Azure Cost Management, Power BI.
  • Market FinOps platforms (Apptio, Flexera, etc.).
  • TBM (Technology Business Management).
  • Software Asset Management (SAM).
  • FOCUS standard for data normalization.
  • GreenOps and IT carbon footprint.

Skills

  • Strategic vision and advanced analytical capacity.
  • Effective communication at executive and operational levels.
  • Negotiation with vendors and stakeholders.
  • Leadership and cross-functional influence capacity.
  • Results orientation and continuous optimization.
  • Ability to work in international and multicultural environments.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews8–12 weeks in all
  1. Apply online

  2. Talk with recruiter

    With a recruiter

    An initial conversation with a recruiter.

  3. Interview

    With hiring manager and key stakeholders

    Meet the hiring manager and the key stakeholders you would work with.

  • AXA aims to respond within two weeks of receiving an application.
  • AXA UK adds tasks or presentations for many roles, psychometric tests for some, and a background check before the start date.

About AXA

AXA is a multinational insurance and asset management group headquartered in Paris, France. It is one of the world's largest insurance companies, operating across property, casualty, life, savings, and health insurance, with a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The group employs over 140,000 people and serves millions of clients globally, positioning itself as a leader in insurance and risk management.

In Spain, AXA operates as AXA España, with its main offices in Madrid and Barcelona, and a significant workforce across the country. The company is known for its focus on digital transformation, data-driven decision-making, and innovation in insurance products. For international professionals, AXA Spain offers a multicultural environment, opportunities in areas like AI, cybersecurity, data science, and underwriting, and a strong commitment to employee development and flexible working arrangements.

Industry
Insurance
Founded
1985
Employees
100,000+
Headquarters
Paris, France
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona
Website
axa.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • AXA Spain has offices in Madrid and Barcelona, with a significant number of roles in technology, data, and cybersecurity, making it a good fit for international tech professionals.
  • The company offers a multicultural work environment, with English often used as a working language in many global and technical roles.
  • AXA provides strong internal mobility opportunities, allowing employees to move between Spain and other global offices.
  • Spain is a key market for AXA, with a large local workforce and a growing focus on digital innovation and AI.
  • The company offers competitive benefits, including flexible working arrangements and professional development programs.

In their own words

About the company & team

AXA Spain is one of the most relevant Talent Centers for AXA, with over 3,000 employees working on local and international projects.

We are proud to have been awarded various certifications such as Top Employer and Top LinkedIn Company, thanks to our environment of development, diversity, and inclusion.

We work for the progress of society, protecting what matters. We create sustainable long-term value while protecting our clients, our economy, our environment, and society.

Here, you can grow professionally, work with flexibility, and be part of a team that drives change and innovation.

At AXA, we actively promote Diversity and Inclusion, offering equal opportunities. Possession of a disability certificate will be positively valued.

If you are looking for a place to make a difference, we look forward to seeing you at AXA Spain!

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