FinOps Practitioner

Brisbane OR Sydney

Key role in our multi-cloud environment as part of our Cloud-First strategy
Opportunity to build on your technical know-how in the increasingly in-demand FinOps sector
Collaborative and supportive team, hybrid working model

We’re never just satisfied with how things are – because we know how things could be. And it’s our expert Technology team who forge ahead every day to make those ‘what ifs’ a reality.

Welcome to a place where you can chase real progress and drive real change. And that includes your own career. Being a part of Technology at Suncorp Group means being switched on, endlessly curious and always adaptable. In return, you’ll be supported to bring your own ideas to the table and challenge conventions – with the aim of making life a little brighter, simpler and better for our customers and each other.


About the role:

This is an exciting newly-established role brought about by our cloud-first strategy, where you will be fundamental in defining, establishing and managing the financial management practices across Suncorp’s multi-cloud landscape. Working with multiple stakeholders and as the conduit between the business and IT, your goal is to assist in realising the maximum business value of cloud and to determine the feasibility of future initiatives.

You have a unique opportunity to make this role your own; this is a fantastic time to be joining Suncorp with loads of innovative and transformative projects in the pipeline.


What you’ll do:

Design, implement and perform Domain-specific FinOps functions/practices, including but not limited to billing/invoice management, cost chargeback/showback, forecasting/utilisation tracking, cost optimisation, and operation/delivery financial metrics & reporting.
Drive Domain FinOps adoption and maturity by working with key stakeholders to embed financial/cost management (FinOps) practices into their day-to-day operations, helping accelerate outcomes (e.g., cost reduction/optimisation) and drive FinOps rhythms/ceremonies within Domain
Own initiatives and projects both internally and externally, demonstrating valuable leadership.
Identify and resolve blockers in realising value from cloud platforms and develop relevant solutions.
Track and manage operational & project costs incurred across the group and manage Financial Year operational budget planning for the cloud platforms.
Engage in technical conversations with other tech teams, challenging decisions and influencing them to prioritise cost optimisation and FinOps-related initiatives.
What you’ll bring:

5+ years of demonstrated public cloud knowledge and experience (AWS, Azure, GCP) is essential
Experience with public cloud financial components/concepts, eg cost & usage reports, reserved instances, savings plans, committed use discounts, enterprise discount programs, spot pricing, etc.
Experience with establishing and/or operating cost optimisation initiatives across complex Platform & Cloud environments focusing on key levers
Experience with establishing cloud chargeback and/or showback for business units/projects to be accountable for their cloud usage/spend
Experience with interrogating billing & usage data to create key cost insights and reports/dashboards across Cloud, License, Partner & Operational budgets.
Strong data/financial analysis and reporting skills
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skilxl at a senior executive level with a can-do attitude

What we can offer you:

Discounts and offers on a range of retail favourite stores as well as insurance products.
A range of flexible working and leave options, including 20 weeks paid parental leave, 4 weeks paid secondary carer parental leave and unlimited paid emergency response leave.
Invest in your brighter future with ongoing study support and career development programs.
Give back to our communities with payroll giving, donation matching and paid volunteer leave.
Prioritise your work/life balance with our robust employee assistance program and dedicated employee council.

About Suncorp:

We’re proud to be a part of the Suncorp family alongside some of Australia’s most trusted and diverse names in insurance. Together, we share a drive to make the complex simple and bring our customers peace of mind when it matters most – while helping to evolve and innovate the ways we can serve our community every day. That comes with all kinds of exciting opportunities for you to grow your own career. Whether you’re guiding people through life’s biggest moments or providing them with support in times they need it most, you’ll be driven forward by our shared customer obsession and supported at every step of the journey.


For over 100 years Suncorp has been driven by our guiding Purpose – to build futures and protect what matters. To ensure we deliver on that Purpose, we’ve made a commitment, built on trust, empowerment, and flexibility – to help our people unlock their full potential and unleash their best and brightest selves. With the backing and support of some of the most trusted names in insurance, the Suncorp family provides our people with every opportunity to grow their career as they make a meaningful difference for our customers and our communities. We’re excited about what we can achieve together, working every day to be better, do more and realise the future we want to see just beyond the horizon.


If this opportunity sounds like the challenge you have been looking for, please apply online today.


Employee benefits | Suncorp Group

At Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers.

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact melissa.turkington@suncorp.com.au for a confidential conversation.

Advertised: 05 Jun 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 1+ Jun 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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