FinOps

Job Overview:

As a FinOps Specialist you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to optimize our cloud and data centre spending while maintaining operational efficiency and performance. You will work closely with various teams to analyse costs identify savings opportunities and drive financial accountability across the TechOps organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement FinOps strategies for cloud and data centre cost optimization
• Analyse cloud and data centre usage patterns and spending to identify costsaving opportunities
• Create and maintain cost allocation models and chargeback systems
• Identify opportunities to resize or optimize resources for costsavings
• Collaborate with IT Finance and business teams to align technology spending with business objectives
• Implement and manage tools for cloud cost management and optimization
• Provide regular reports and insights on cloud and data centre spending to stakeholders
• Lead cost optimization initiatives and track their impact on overall spending
• Stay uptodate with industry trends and best practices in FinOps and cost optimization

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Finance or related field
• 5 years of experience in FinOps cloud cost management or IT financial management
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (Azure GCP) & VMWare platforms and their pricing models
• Experience with data centre infrastructure and associated costs
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g. Excel Tableau Power BI)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• FinOps Foundation certification or equivalent is a plus

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities
• Indepth knowledge of cloud cost optimization techniques and best practices
• Familiarity with cloud management and optimization tools
• Understanding of IT infrastructure and operations
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business terms
• Project management skills