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Senior Manager, TBM Platform and Cloud FinOps

HUB International · Chicago, IL · $135,000–$165,000 a year · Full time

Posted Aug 23, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

You lead an Apptio platform team and a Cloud FinOps lead. How would you manage two disciplines at once?

What they are checking: Whether they can set direction for different specialties and hold each accountable for outcomes.

Tell me about a time your analysis changed a major technology investment decision.

What they are checking: Whether their work has influenced real decisions rather than just producing dashboards.

What would you do

An engineering leader disputes the cloud costs charged to their team. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can defend the data, fix errors honestly and keep the relationship productive.

HUB grows through many acquisitions. How would you bring acquired IT spend into the TBM model?

What they are checking: Whether they can absorb messy new data sources quickly without breaking existing reporting.

How would you present technology spend to the CFO in fifteen minutes?

What they are checking: Whether they can tell a clear financial story to senior finance leaders.

About the work

Walk me through your experience running Apptio. Which modules and data sources did you own?

What they are checking: Whether they have real hands-on depth with the Apptio TBM platform this role manages.

How do you build a cost model that allocates IT spend to business units in a way leaders accept?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the TBM taxonomy and allocation rules that make showback credible.

What FinOps practices have you put in place to lower cloud spend without slowing engineers down?

What they are checking: Whether they know tagging, rightsizing, commitments and engineering engagement, not just reports.

How would you decide between reserved instances, savings plans and on-demand capacity?

What they are checking: Whether they can weigh commitment risk against savings using real usage data.

How do you keep cost data accurate when tagging is inconsistent?

What they are checking: Whether they have practical methods for enforcing and repairing tags across cloud accounts.

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The full job description

As published by HUB International.

ABOUT US At HUB International, we are a team of entrepreneurs. We believe in protecting and supporting the aspirations of individuals, families, and businesses. We help our clients evaluate their risks and develop solutions tailored to their needs. We believe in empowering our employees to learn, grow, and make a difference. Our structure enables our teams to maintain their own unique, regional culture while leveraging support and resources from our corporate centers of excellence. HUB is a global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a boundaryless array of business insurance, employee benefits, risk services, personal insurance, retirement, and private wealth management products and services. With over $5 billion in revenue and almost 20,000 employees in 600 offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially, in part due to our industry leading success in mergers and acquisitions We are hiring a Manager/Senior Manager to join our Enterprise Strategy and Technology Planning function, with dual responsibility for managing our Apptio Technology Business Management (TBM) platform and leading Cloud Financial Operations (FinOps). Reporting to the Director of Technology Business Management, sets direction and owns outcomes for both disciplines, directing a team that includes an Apptio platform team and an internal Cloud FinOps Lead. The role is accountable for strategy execution, quality of delivery, and stakeholder alignment rather than day-to-day system configuration. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in TBM frameworks, Apptio tooling, and Cloud FinOps practices, combined with strong financial acumen and the ability to collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups. This role requires someone who can set priorities, hold delivery partners accountable, and translate technology and cloud spend into insights business and technology leaders can action. In This Role, You’ll Get To: Team Leadership & Strategy Execution • Lead and direct a team comprising the TBM platform team and Cloud FinOps Lead, setting priorities and holding both accountable to roadmap commitments • Translate enterprise TBM strategy into an executable roadmap for TBM Platform and Cloud FinOps, in partnership with the Director of TBM Apptio Platform Oversight • Set direction and priorities for Apptio module build-out (Planning, TCO, Cost Allocation, Vendor Management), directing the TBM platform team's execution • Ensure system integrity, data quality, and alignment to TBM best practices across the Apptio platform • Oversee delivery of executive-level financial reporting and dashboards, including CIO-level visibility into technology spend, trends, and KPIs Cloud FinOps Leadership • Direct the Cloud FinOps Lead in maturing cloud cost allocation, optimization, and FinOps practices across Cloudability • Set the roadmap for cloud cost transparency and drive FinOps adoption with infrastructure and product teams Cross-Functional Partnership & Stakeholder Management • Serve as the senior point of contact for Technology leaders and finance team on Apptio and Cloud FinOps matters • Partner with Corporate Finance to integrate Apptio outputs into enterprise financial reporting and planning cycles • Represent Apptio and Cloud FinOps strategy and progress to the Director and senior leadership Governance & Continuous Improvement • Establish governance frameworks and standard operating procedures for the Apptio platform and Cloud FinOps function • Drive automation, data integration improvements, and organizational adoption through team-led training and enablement We Are Looking for Someone with the Following Competencies: - TBM & Apptio Strategy — strong grasp of TBM frameworks and Apptio capabilities sufficient to direct a platform team, set priorities, and evaluate delivery quality; hands-on configuration is not required - Cloud FinOps Leadership — understanding of cloud pricing models, optimization techniques, and FinOps principles, with experience directing FinOps practice maturity - Team & Vendor Management — proven experience leading teams and directing third-party or managed-service delivery - IT Financial Planning & Analysis — solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and translating technology costs into financial narratives - Stakeholder Management & Executive Communication — skilled at engaging technology and finance audiences and presenting to senior leadership - Change Management & User Enablement — track record driving adoption of new tools and ways of working across an organization Required Experience: -7+ years of professional experience in IT Finance, Technology Business -Management, FP&A, or related roles, including experience leading teams and/or managing vendor delivery -Experience directing or partnering with Apptio (or a similar TBM platform) implementation; hands-on configuration experience is a plus but not required -Experience with Cloud FinOps practices and tools such as Cloudability -Proven track record leading teams and managing external delivery partners -Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Information Systems, or related field required -MBA, CPA, or TBM Certified Professional preferred -Strong financial acumen; familiarity with financial systems (e.g., Oracle, Workday, SAP) JOIN OUR TEAM Do you believe in the power of innovation, collaboration, and transformation?  Do you thrive in a supportive and client focused work environment?  Are you looking for an opportunity to help build and drive change in a rapidly growing and evolving organization?  When you join HUB International , you will be part of a community of learners and doers focused on our Core Values: entrepreneurship , teamwork, integrity, accountability, and service. Disclosure required under applicable law in California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, and Washington states: The expected salary range for this position is $135,000-$165,000 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages: health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HSA and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits such as vacation, sick, and personal days, and eligible bonuses, equity and commissions for some positions. Department Information Technology Required Experience: 7-10 years of relevant experience Required Travel: Negligible Required Education: Bachelor's degree (4-year degree) HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. E-Verify Program We endeavor to make this website accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the recruiting team HUBRecruiting@hubinternational.com . This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.

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