Job Profile Summary

The Senior Fin Ops Specialist will support the Data Platform Management team by driving financial governance, cost optimisation, and process standardisation across global data platforms. This role ensures accurate cost reporting, defines and implements financial processes, and collaborates with stakeholders to enable efficient and transparent financial operations.

Primary Responsibilities

Financial Governance & Reporting

• Develop and maintain cost reporting frameworks for cloud and on-prem platforms.
• Monitor platform spend, identify variances, and provide actionable insights.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for leadership review.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting cycles for data platform operations.
• Track vendor costs and optimise contract utilisation.

Process Design & Standardisation

• Design and implement financial governance processes aligned with ITIL and organisational standards.
• Document workflows for budgeting, forecasting, and cost allocation.
• Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency in financial workflows.
• Support adoption of tools for cost visibility and reporting (e.g., Spotfire dashboards, cloud cost-management tools).

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Finance, Procurement, Platform Engineering, Architecture, and other stakeholders to embed Fin Ops practices.
• Collaborate with teams to improve financial transparency and accountability.

Training & Stakeholder Support

• Provide training and guidance on cost optimisation best practices.
• Act as a liaison for financial queries related to data platform services.

Knowledge & Skills

• Financial analysis and reporting
• ITIL-aligned financial governance
• Cloud and on-prem cost structures
• Budgeting, forecasting, and cost allocation
• Familiarity with cloud cost-management tools and reporting platforms
• Strong collaboration and communication skills

Required Experience

• Experience in cloud economics (Azure and AWS)
• Experience with platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, or Cloudera
• Experience designing financial processes within an IT environment
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills

Education

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is 155 600,00 zł - 289 200,00 zł. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.