FinOps - Keeping your seat at the table as active ITFM Partners

Presented by: Nan Braun

As FinOps programs evolve, many Cloud COEs interpret IT Finance as an “allied” persona -

supportive but not central to decision‑making. In some organizations, IT Finance plays a pivotal role in shaping cost and value activities, while in others the team is left reacting from the sidelines. This session explores how ITFM professionals can remain deeply embedded in FinOps workflows, influence financial accountability, and reinforce a single source of truth across engineering, cloud, and finance. Attendees will gain practical strategies for strengthening their presence in cost governance, improving collaboration with Cloud COEs, and ensuring IT Finance remains a core contributor to financial and operational outcomes.