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Skills Ladder: FinOps Lead

FinOps Lead (2023/24)
Category
Salary band
Technical (Fix your own bike)
Behavioural (Be yourself)
1
Lead 1
£68k
Uses financial experience and knowledge of the partner’s operating model to help with improvements to their FinOps function
Keeps on top of team processes and identifies any weak areas
Organises finance team through weekly catch ups and sets up appropriate communication channels
Compiles a visual project plan identifying tasks and setting out deadlines and team are confiudent that they know what they need to work on
Has 1:1 catch ups with the teams to identify strenghts and weaknesses to be able to support on areas which they need development
Is honest with self about gaps and where things take more time & has the confidence to get support
Comfortable taking the lead on calls with the partner team
Looks to work collaboratively and upskill FOMs and FOAs where they don’t have direct experience
2
Lead 1.5
£71k
Takes a lead on the more complex processes and tasks such as R&D work and FP&A
Identifies new FinOps tools or processes to implement with partners
Identifies processes that could be automated and provides solutions
Demonstrates a detailed understanding of ongoing finance priorities and other tasks
Shares new tools to, as a team, “fix bikes”
Understands the plans for the business and interprets how the finance function will need to change to support them
Project plans how the FinOps function needs to develop over the next 6 months
Open with the partner and team about their knowledge and current limitations, whilst maintaining a positive problem solving mindset
Comfortable using the knowledge sharing tools available within Quantico such as the AMA channel and FinOps Forum
Always uses empathy and honestly to communicate to the team
Confident in communicating how Quantico works and potential for scope changes with partners
Understands plans for the business and how the finance team fit into them, communicating this to the wider finance team
Provides fast and honest feedback to the teams, helping them identify areas of strength and weakness
Seeks feedback about themselves
3
Lead 2
£74k
Takes on complex areas which they may not have direct experience with
Identifies long term goals and encourages partner to iterate on current processes to reach them
Works with the partner to foster discussion about current tools with a focus on future planning
Identifies gaps in the FinOps function to be able to carry out a 6 month plan and makes approporiate requests to change the resources available
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to design financial models, providing insights and recommendations for partners
Leads the automation efforts of key FinOps processes, streamlining workflows, and increasing efficiency
Acts as a mentor or sounding board for FOMs and FOAs, identifying areas where they can be upskilled and progress
Takes time to understand themselves and how individuals within the team work and shapes their approach accordingly
Is on top of project deadlines and communicates progress (good or bad) effectively with the partner
4
Lead 2.5
£77k
Acts as the go-to expert for all FinOps challenges
Researches new solutions or software and shares with the wider team
Demonstrates to the partner team the improvements in the finance team over time through the projects undertaken
Leads cross-functional projects to optimise financial systems and tools
Actively participates in the development and execution of the FinOps function’s vision
Uses their experience to give honest feedback or advice to partners and the team
Helps the team progress by taking an active approach to feedback
Is open and honest with the partner about the time taken to complete tasks, particularly where this was longer than expected
Confident in promoting the value of Quantico to current and potential partners
Champions a culture of innovation within the finance team, fostering an environment that encourages experimentation and continuous improvement
5
Lead 3
£80k
Challenges operational decisions in a way that builds trust
Offers an opinion on commercial decisions
Is able to identify the core issue when tackling challenges and brings their viewpoint to solve it
Drives transformational change within the finance function, reimagining processes and systems
Coaches team members
Inputs into internal workshops and discussions about FinOps best practice and lessons learned through experience
Ensures that the teams they work with take ownership for communicating effectively with partners and the team even when they’re not around
Acts as a role model to the team and the world on the application of FinOps principles and revolutionising the accounting sector
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