No organization can do without the vertical that we’re covering in this episode. As the financial operations space evolves, so do the expectations of candidates. And because of this, so too must the strategies of FinOps hiring teams.

In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, Anthony McCann, Executive Director - US Head of Risk Management & Analytics & Financial Operations at Selby Jennings, joins us for his second appearance on the podcast.

We unpack 3 major insights from the 2025 Talent Report, with regards to FinOps. From the differences in compensation between buy-side and sell-side to the impact of flexibility on job satisfaction, this episode offers essential insight for both candidates and hiring managers looking to stay competitive in 2025.

Covered in this episode:

• 00:00 – Intro.
• 01:01 – What does the latest data tell us about bonuses and salaries within FinOps?
• 02:10 – Buy-side vs. sell-side compensation breakdown.
• 04:25 – What’s driving candidate movement in FinOps?
• 07:43 – Flexibility, return to office, and retention insights.
• 09:32 – Advice for candidates and employers in the FinOps market.

LEARN MORE

Download the 2025 Talent Report - https://www.selbyjennings.com/en-gb/industry-insights/market-intelligence/usa-financial-sciences-services-talent-report-2025-hiring-careers-compensation

Selby Jennings - https://www.selbyjennings.com/

Phaidon International - https://www.phaidoninternational.com/

CONNECT

Jesse Skaff on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-skaff-0783645b/

Anthony McCann on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-mccann-35606759/

LISTEN

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3BAUCsXbXiNqnfXR9jDG4k?si=4a75d55cf5a74d6e

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/searching-smarter/id1770342621

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkk9RrybV10doAzoXuK5jYw