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We are seeking an experienced FinOps Architect with expertise in Azure cloud financial management to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive financial operations (FinOps) strategy in Azure, ensuring that our cloud spending is optimized, and that financial accountability is embedded throughout the organization. You will collaborate closely with finance, IT, and cloud teams to implement cost management practices, improve cloud financial transparency, and ensure efficient utilization of Azure resources. Years of experience needed 5+ years of experience in cloud financial management or FinOps, with a focus on Azure cloud environments. Proven experience in designing and implementing FinOps strategies or cloud financial management solutions. Hands-on experience with **Azure Cost Management + Billing**, **Azure Advisor**, and other Azure cost management tools. Familiarity with cloud economics, including cost optimization, pricing models, and cost allocation strategies. Experience in implementing and maintaining financial reporting systems and dashboards using Azure, Power BI, or other financial tools. Responsibilities: Lead the design and implementation of a robust FinOps strategy for Azure cloud environments, ensuring financial accountability, cost transparency, and optimal resource utilization. Develop and implement policies and processes for cost allocation, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for Azure services. Work closely with cloud architects, developers, and business leaders to optimize cloud costs and implement cloud financial best practices across the organization. Implement Azure cost management solutions such as **Azure Cost Management + Billing**, **Azure Advisor**, and **Azure Policy** to monitor and control cloud expenditures. Build and maintain cloud financial models, dashboards, and reporting systems using Azure tools, Power BI, and other relevant platforms. Drive the adoption of FinOps principles and practices, ensuring alignment between cloud and finance teams to improve cloud cost visibility and accountability. Develop detailed cost optimization plans, including resource rightsizing, instance reservations, and selecting the most cost-effective Azure pricing models. Monitor and analyze Azure resource usage, track spend against budgets, and provide recommendations for cost reduction or improved efficiency. Provide financial insights and reports to leadership, highlighting opportunities for cost savings, trends in cloud spending, and areas for optimization. Collaborate with the finance team to ensure proper financial governance, auditing, and cost allocation for Azure-based projects Conduct regular financial audits of Azure subscriptions, identifying anomalies and ensuring compliance with financial policies. Educate and mentor teams on cloud financial management, providing best practices for managing cloud costs at scale. Stay up-to-date with Azure cost management features, pricing models, and industry trends to ensure that the organization is utilizing the latest cost optimization strategies. Technical Skills: In-depth understanding of Azure cloud services, including compute, storage, networking, and databases. Proficiency with Azure Cost Management tools, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Experience with cloud financial governance, budgeting processes, and financial policy implementation. Strong understanding of cloud pricing models (e.g., pay-as-you-go, reserved instances, spot instances) and cost optimization techniques. Experience using Power BI for reporting and dashboard creation. Familiarity with cloud billing, auditing, and cost allocation practices. Knowledge of automation tools and processes to streamline cost management and governance (e.g., Azure Automation, Azure Logic Apps). Certifications Needed: Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (or higher). FinOps Certified Practitioner or other relevant certifications (preferred). Other financial management or cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Google Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Engineer) are a plus.
