Sr. Principal CAO – VP, Infrastructure Finance & Strategy

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Sr. Principal CAO – VP, Infrastructure Finance & Strategy

Job Title: Sr. Principal CAO – VP, Infrastructure Finance & Strategy

Location: Mumbai (Onsite)

Division: Chief Technology Office – Infrastructure & Technology Finance

Reports To: Head of Infrastructure Finance & Business Management

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Infrastructure Finance & Strategy Leader to partner closely with our Chief Technology Office (CTO) and Infrastructure teams. This is not a maintenance role — we want someone who will challenge the status quo, introduce best-in-class financial management practices, and modernize our approach to infrastructure cost transparency, allocation, and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will be deeply familiar with IT infrastructure services, understand the operational realities of these teams, and have hands-on experience with automated chargeback models, infrastructure service catalogues, and FinOps/cloud cost optimization tools.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure Financial Leadership

• Partner with Infrastructure leadership to manage and optimize multi-million-dollar budgets.
• Develop and maintain multi-year forward cost projections for infrastructure services.
• Own the Infrastructure Service Catalogue configuration and output, ensuring cost allocations are transparent and accurate.
• Cost Transparency & Chargeback Models
• Design, implement, and refine Automated/Inventory-based chargeback models.
• Utilize tools such as Apptio and Cloudability to track, allocate, and optimize infrastructure costs.
• Support the implementation of FinOps best practices for cloud and on-premise cost management.

Strategic Analysis & Reporting

• Review and challenge business cases for infrastructure investments, identifying ROI and optimization opportunities.
• Create and deliver senior-level presentations to support budget discussions, cost forums, and strategic decision-making.
• Perform analytics to identify anomalies, cost inefficiencies, and optimization levers.

Operational Partnership

• Understand the full spectrum of infrastructure services (compute, storage, network, cloud, end-user computing, etc.) and the roles of teams delivering them.
• Collaborate with IT Business Management Shared Services and Finance to drive standardized, high-quality financial processes.
• Influence infrastructure leaders to adopt product operating models and cost accountability.
• Continuous Improvement
• Identify opportunities for global standardization, automation, and simplification of financial processes.
• Bring fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to infrastructure cost management and service delivery models.

Skills & Experience Required

Technical & Financial Expertise

• Strong background in technology finance or infrastructure financial management within large enterprises.
• Hands-on experience with Apptio, Cloudability, FinOps practices, and product operating models.
• Knowledge of automated/inventory-based chargeback models and infrastructure service catalogues.
• Infrastructure Knowledge
• Deep understanding of IT infrastructure services (compute, storage, network, cloud, data center, end-user computing).
• Ability to engage with technical leads and understand cost drivers for various infrastructure functions.

Analytical & Strategic Thinking

• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate into actionable insights.
• Experience in multi-year cost projections, scenario modelling, and ROI analysis for large infrastructure projects.
• Leadership & Change Agent Mindset
• Track record of challenging existing processes and implementing improved financial governance.
• Strong influencing skills to drive cost transparency and efficiency across global teams.

Tools & Reporting

Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (MBA or CFA preferred).
• 12+ years of experience in technology finance, IT business management, or infrastructure cost optimization roles in financial services or large enterprises.

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