Mastering FinOps: Strategies for Financial Efficiency in the Cloud

As cloud expenses continue to outpace budgets, CIOs face mounting pressure to drive both cost-efficiency and innovation. FinOps provides a trusted framework to optimise cloud spend, align technology investments with business outcomes, and empower leaders with meaningful control—without compromising agility.   

SCC and Apptio invite you to an exclusive, expert-led workshop designed to accelerate your FinOps journey. Whether you’re laying the groundwork for a new FinOps practice or enhancing an existing one, this hands-on session will equip you with practical strategies and proven methodologies to turn insight into impact.  

Working lunch and refreshments will be served during the event.

What to Expect

• Kickstarting Your FinOps Journey – Actionable guidance on how to get started and build lasting momentum. 
• Fostering Cultural Alignment – Strategies to unite finance, technology, and business teams around shared goals for long-term success. 
• Learning from Experience – Real-world case studies that highlight common challenges, pitfalls, and proven solutions. 
• Navigating Risk and Compliance – Deep dive into audit readiness, financial exposure, and maintaining control in a dynamic cloud environment. 
• Interactive Expert Exchange – Connect directly with SCC and Apptio specialists, ask your toughest questions, and benchmark with peers facing similar challenges. 

Why should you attend?

This workshop is tailored for professionals focused on unlocking maximum value from cloud investments. Participants will walk away with: 

• A clear roadmap to improve financial efficiency and accountability in the cloud. 
• Smart techniques to maximise cloud value, keep budgets in check, and spot issues before they escalate. 
• Gain valuable insights into governance and audit-readiness to safeguard your organisation against financial risk. 
• Connect with industry peers navigating similar challenges—exchange experiences, share best practices, and build a stronger FinOps community. 
• A unique chance to explore IBM’s cutting-edge London Innovation Studio—keep an eye out for Spot the robot dog in action! 

Meet our speakers:

Chris Dickens FinOps Lead – Apptio UKI 
 
“I’ve worn many hats — Nuclear Physicist, Ethical Hacker and Cloud Engineer. My journey began in physics, building detectors for nuclear reactors. Later, I spent four years as an ethical hacker with HackerOne, helping some of the world’s largest organizations secure their systems. For the past six years, I’ve focused on helping companies take control of their cloud spend. With hands-on expertise across all major cloud providers, I help businesses make sense of complex cloud ecosystems – whether through code, dashboards, or strategic conversations.” 

Kris Lester – FinOps Expert, Head of FinOps and ITAM Sales at SCC 

Kris Lester brings over 18 years of expert ITAM and FinOps knowledge with a proven track record for driving cost efficiencies and maximised value from IT investments. He has previously developed and lead high performing teams at multiple organisations with a strong focus on tailoring solutions to fit specific client needs. Equipped with a mix of best practice theory and exposure to real world scenarios Kris is ideally placed to advise customers on how to achieve financial optimisation in the Cloud.  SCC provides comprehensive IT services, including managed IT solutions, cloud services, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. They help organizations improve efficiency, enhance security, and drive innovation. 

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