Senior FinOps Adoption Specialist

Job Description

We help the world run better
At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

About the Team:

The FinOps Adoption Team is the central LoB Engagement function regarding​ FinOps capabilities and -Business Operations. It manages the collaboration with our Business- and Controlling Units​ in an efficient and highly automated way as well as collaborate closely with the Product Management to evolve our product portfolio.

The team is covering multiple FinOps related Areas like:

• Showback, billing and invoicing for all public cloud platforms globally
• Driving cost efficiency by developing and measuring of meaningful Unit Economics KPIs and offering Benchmarking methodologies / reports
• Supporting and driving the Business Units in terms of Rate and Workload Optimization
• Managing the FinOps Community across SAP
• Driving key strategic topics cross FinOps Areas like e.g. Tagging, Central Reservation Purchasing, etc

Key Responsibilities:

1. Core FinOps Operations

1. • Execute daily financial operations on China Cloud providers AWS China, Azure China and Ali Cloud, where the highest focus is on AliCloud. This includes: reconciliation, invoicing, approvals, payments, and credit remittance, ensuring zero disruption to business continuity.

1. Cost Visibility & Reporting

1. • Deliver standardized Show-back reports and customize reports per LOB requirements.
   • Maintain Chargeback policies, ensuring accurate cost allocation and timely updates.

1. Cost Optimization

1. • Analyze and optimize cloud spend via RI/SP/SCU utilization reports, purchase recommendations, and execution.
   • Research and pilot new optimization tools/features (e.g., Ali Cloud’s latest cost-saving products).

1. Collaboration & Problem-Solving

1. • Collaborate with Cloud Provider Teams, especially Ali Cloud to troubleshoot billing/financial issues.
   • Partner with LOBs to understand needs and deliver tailored FinOps solutions.
   • Train teams on cost-saving strategies and FinOps best practice

Preferred Experience:

• Technical Skills:

• • Coding: Python, SQL, Jenkins; Excel/VBA for automation.
  • Cloud billing/finance expertise
  • 5+ years Hands on experience on public cloud platforms (AliCloud, Azure, AWS)
  • Strong experience with FinOps practices

• Language Skills:

• • Fluent in Chinese
  • Fluent in English

• Soft Skills:

• • Strong communication and negotiation skills to bridge finance, tech, and business teams.
  • Agile problem-solving for rapid debugging and issue resolution.

• Data-Driven Mindset:

• • Proficiency in data analysis to derive actionable insights

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Requisition ID: 435630 | Work Area: Software-Design and Development | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid