Job Description:
" Develop and Execute Financial Plans: Create comprehensive financial plans and budgets for cloud infrastructure and services, incorporating historical data and projected usage to forecast future costs.
" Cost Management & Optimization: Analyze and monitor cloud spending across departments, identifying cost-
saving opportunities and implementing optimization measures without impacting performance.
" Cloud Financial Accountability: Establish and maintain processes to ensure team accountability for cloud costs
and usage, tracking key financial metrics and addressing spending challenges.
" Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead forecasting and provide actionable insights and recommendations on cloud usage to guide financial decisions.
" Reporting & Insights: Build and manage reporting dashboards for cloud spend and utilization, delivering insights to leadership and stakeholders on financial health.
" Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Partner with, and operations teams to implement FinOps best practices, promote cost awareness, and collaboratively address cost-related
challenges.
" Vendor Management: Oversee relationships with cloud vendors, optimizing pricing agreements, discounts, and usage patterns.
" Risk Management & Mitigation: Identify and assess risks related to cloud cost usage, implementing proactive mitigation strategies to safeguard financial objectives.
Job Qualifications:
" 4+ years of experience in FinOps or cloud optimization roles with a proven track record in managing cloud costs and financial optimization.
" Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and evaluating cloud usage.
" Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in fast-paced environments and meet tight deadlines.
" Effective communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration with vendors, stakeholders, and teams
across finance, engineering, and operations.
" In-depth knowledge of cloud architecture, resource utilization, and cost optimization best practices.
" Familiarity with the three major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and GCP) is required, with strong experience in AWS
required.
" Proficiency with cost management and optimization tools (e.g., Cloudhealth, Finout, AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost
Management) as well as reporting tools like Power BI or Tableau.
" Proficiency in English with strong written and verbal communication skills.
" Certifications in Amazon Web Services (AWS) required, FinOps certification is a strong advantage.
Company Occupation:
Data security, High Tech, Software
Company Size:
Large (150+)