Cloud FinOps Lead Specialist

Job Description

Its fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing! Were committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Job Overview We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented FinOps Specialist to manage the financial operations of our cloud and IT services. The successful candidate will be responsible for optimizing cloud spending, ensuring accurate budgeting, and providing actionable insights to drive financial efficiency in our technology operations. This role requires a strong understanding of financial management, cloud infrastructure, and cost optimization strategies. You will collaborate across teams, including engineering, finance, and procurement, to align cloud spend with organizational goals. Key Responsibilities Financial Management and Cost Optimization Analyze cloud and IT spending to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for cost savings. Establish and enforce budget controls for cloud usage and expenditures. Develop and manage forecasting models for cloud usage costs. Cloud Resource Management Work closely with engineering and IT teams to implement resource allocation strategies. Monitor and analyze cloud consumption metrics to ensure efficient utilization. Recommend rightsizing, reserved instance purchases, and other cost-saving measures. Reporting and Insights Create detailed financial reports and dashboards on cloud usage and costs. Provide leadership and stakeholders with actionable insights and recommendations. Ensure accurate chargeback and showback models for business units. Collaboration and Governance Partner with procurement to negotiate and optimize vendor contracts. Collaborate with engineering teams to develop cost-efficient architectures. Define and implement FinOps best practices, standards, and policies. Compliance and Risk Management Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements related to financial operations. Monitor and mitigate risks associated with cloud spending and financial operations. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, youll enjoy your career with us! Not the right fit? Let us know youre interested in a future opportunity by clicking Introduce Yourself in the top-right corner of the page or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!