FinOps Manager

Pennymac • Agoura Hills, CA

209d • $75,000 - $130,000

About The Position

PennyMac (NYSE: PFSI) is a specialty financial services firm with a comprehensive mortgage platform and integrated business focused on the production and servicing of U.S. mortgage loans and the management of investments related to the U.S. mortgage market. At PennyMac, our people are the foundation of our success and at the heart of our dynamic work culture. Together, we work towards a unified goal of helping millions of Americans achieve aspirations of homeownership through the complete mortgage journey.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in analytics, data management, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in financial analysis, cloud economics using cost optimization tools such as AWS Cost Explorer, AWS services, and pricing models.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets; experience analyzing and transforming large datasets.
• 5+ years of experience with SQL dialects such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MSSQL.
• Familiarity with business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or Looker).
• Moderate skills in ETL tools (e.g., Alteryx or AWS Glue), orchestration frameworks, and programming languages like Python or R.
• Experience using Jupyter Notebook for data analysis.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex, cross-functional projects.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into actionable business strategies.
• A collaborative work style, demonstrating strong business judgment and strategic perspective.
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification (or willingness to obtain within 90 days of employment).
• Experience in the financial services or mortgage industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of analysts supporting multiple enterprise-wide business functions.
• Collaborate across functional teams, including Data Engineering, Finance, and the Cloud Business Office, to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of robust data reporting, financial models, and KPIs.
• Create and maintain the data pipelines essential for analyzing financial performance, optimizing cloud costs, and tracking operational metrics.
• Deliver accurate, dependable datasets to fuel dashboards, forecast models, and crucial business insights.
• Analyze large, multi-dimensional datasets to uncover actionable insights and trends that inform business strategies.
• Manage the creation of predictive models for performance forecasting and risk assessment.
• Provide meaningful insights from raw data within cloud billing and usage tools.
• Monitor cloud consumption at the account level to identify and address anomalies and cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop financial models and tools to optimize cloud costs and drive informed decision-making.
• Create and maintain detailed monthly and quarterly cloud consumption reports, integrating unit costs for analysis.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and controls to mitigate risks related to information management and provisioning.
• Drive continuous improvement in data processes, ensuring scalability, accuracy, and compliance.
• Present findings, insights, and actionable recommendations to Senior Management and stakeholders.
• Prepare clear and impactful presentations, emails, and documentation for diverse audiences.
• Lead and manage cross-functional projects, ensuring they align with organizational strategy and deliver measurable outcomes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid Time Off Programs including vacation, holidays, illness, and parental leave
• Wellness Programs, Employee Recognition Programs, and onsite gyms and cafe style dining (select locations)
• Retirement benefits, life insurance, 401k match, and tuition reimbursement
• Philanthropy Programs including matching gifts, volunteer grants, charitable grants and corporate sponsorships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Real Estate
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree