Finops

You will be responsible for transitioning customer environments into BAU support and performing FinOps assessment for the customer environment. Your key responsibilities will include: - Developing and implementing cloud cost management strategies, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost allocation. - Identifying and executing cost-saving opportunities through rightsizing, purchasing strategies, and usage optimization. - Creating and maintaining financial reports and dashboards to provide visibility into cloud spending and trends. - Working closely with engineering, finance, and operations teams to ensure alignment on financial goals and cloud usage. - Establishing and enforcing cloud financial policies, guidelines, and best practices. - Implementing and promoting FinOps best practices within the organization, fostering a culture of cost-consciousness and financial accountability. - Ensuring compliance with financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to cloud financial operations. - Managing relationships with cloud service providers and negotiating contracts to ensure cost-effective services. - Educating and training team members on cloud financial management practices and tools. Qualifications: - Must have certifications such as GCP Certified Cloud Practitioner, Azure Fundamentals, or Google Cloud Associate. - Strong understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP or Private Cloud, and their pricing models. - Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. - Ability to analyze complex data sets and derive actionable insights. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively liaise with cross-functional teams. - Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting and analysis. - Creative problem-solving skills to identify and implement cost-saving measures. - Familiarity with cloud management tools and financial software. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data. Preferred Skills: - Previous experience in a FinOps, Cloud Cost Management, or related role. - Experience working in a Hybrid and multi-cloud environment. - Experience with FinOps tools like CloudHealth, Cloudability, Apptio, Flexera, Datadog, Azure Cost Management or AWS Cost Explorer. You must hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, along with a FinOps certification. Advanced degrees or certifications in cloud technologies or financial management are a plus. You should have a minimum of 8 - 10 years of experience in financial operations, cloud cost management, or a similar role. As a candidate, you are expected to be proactive in identifying and addressing cloud financial management challenges, work well in a team environment, be comfortable in a fast-paced and constantly changing technological landscape, and be focused on delivering measurable financial improvements and operational efficiency.,