AI Governance and Commercial Manager - FinOps

AI Governance and Commercial Management - FinOps lead (Hybrid Working/Inside IR35)

Our client is seeking a dynamic FinOps Lead to drive the AI strategy across Technology and Business functions. This is a contract opportunity role for an initial 6 month period, offering a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI within a large organisation.

About the Role:
In this position, you'll work closely with senior stakeholders, guiding adoption, governance, and commercial management of AI. Your expertise will ensure that AI investments deliver maximum value while maintaining transparency and accountability.

Key Responsibilities:
Support the FinOps strategy for AI across the organisation.
Develop governance frameworks for AI usage, focusing on financial oversight and consumption policies.
Analyse AI usage trends across multiple platforms, identifying opportunities and areas for governance.
Collaborate with Technology teams to understand AI infrastructure costs.
Evaluate the commercial effectiveness of AI use cases, balancing productivity with operating costs.
Establish KPIs and dashboards to monitor AI consumption and compliance.
Engage in executive-level discussions regarding AI investment decisions.

Essential:
Experience in FinOps, Technology Finance, or Commercial Management role.
Strong understanding of cloud financial management and cost optimisation.
Stakeholder Engagement/Management.
Excellent analytical skills - translating complex data into strategic insights.

Desirable:
Experience in AI or Generative AI programmes.
Familiarity with enterprise AI platforms like OpenAI or Azure OpenAI.
Knowledge of AI governance principles and risk management.

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