Technical Specialist - Azure Cloud FinOps

Role & responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cloud FinOps Architect to join our team. The Cloud FinOps Architect will be responsible for optimizing our cloud financial management, implementing cost-saving strategies, and ensuring the financial efficiency of our cloud infrastructure. This role requires a deep understanding of cloud cost management, budgeting, and financial forecasting in a multi-cloud environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cloud Financial Management: Develop and implement financial governance frameworks, cost management policies, and procedures for cloud services.
• Cost Optimization: Identify and execute strategies to optimize cloud costs, including rightsizing, reserved instances, and optimizing storage and data transfer costs.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Collaborate with finance and engineering teams to create accurate cloud budgets and forecasts and provide insights on variances.

• Cloud Cost Monitoring and Reporting: Set up and manage cloud cost monitoring tools, generate regular reports, and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with cloud engineering, finance, and business teams to understand cloud usage patterns and drive financial accountability.
• Tool Implementation and Management: Evaluate, implement, and manage tools and platforms for cloud cost management and optimization.

Preferred candidate profile

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Strong understanding of cloud cost management tools (e.g., AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, Google Cloud Billing).
• Experience with financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Knowledge of cloud optimization strategies and tools.
• Experience in Cloud FinOps / Cloud spend optimization.
• Experience using AWS Cost Explorer and other AWS Cost Management tools.
• Experience with cloud economics, AWS services, and AWS pricing models
• Experience with cloud management platforms or cloud billing systems
• Expertise in application, data, and infrastructure architecture disciplines
• Knowledge of industry-wide technology trends and best practices
• Keen understanding of financial control and budget management

Soft Skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Certifications

• Azure Certified Architect
• AWS solution Architect

Perks and benefits