Shifting from Cost-Cutting to Business Value for Executive Buy-in | Compilation | Ep 48
FinOps in Action18 Dec 2025

Shifting from Cost-Cutting to Business Value for Executive Buy-in | Compilation | Ep 48

How do leading companies shift FinOps from cost-cutting to strategic business value?

In this special compilation episode of FinOps in Action, we tackle one of the toughest challenges facing FinOps programs: showing business value to gain executive buy-in for the FinOps program.


Featuring:

Emily Cornock - Suncorp Group

Zach Johnson - Splunk

Tammy Burnitt - UiPath

Erik Norman - British Airways

Amy Race - Citizens Bank

These experts share how they tackle the shift from simple cost-cutting to value-showing. From drafting elevator value pitches to consistent executive involvement, these stories and strategies are guaranteed to get you thinking about the value of FinOps.

Here’s what we talked about:

  • Why shifting to asking what business value the cost is generating builds a much better culture and understanding of the cloud
  • How to find the right metrics for the audience you are presenting to
  • Why a “value pitch” can come in handy when you’re face-to-face with executives
  • How you really need the “day-to-day” support from the top of the house

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