Manager, Cloud FinOps

About Tekion: Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia and Europe. Job Description Tekion is seeking an experienced and data-driven Manager, Cloud FinOps 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. Key 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. Skills and Experience 7-12 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. Experience in automotive or related industries. Hands-on experience with agile development methodologies and DevOps practices. A passion for innovation and staying up-to-date with the latest in software development trends and technologies.