FinOps Lead - AWS Platform (5-7 yrs)

Job Title: FinOps Lead

Job Description :

We are seeking an experienced FinOps Lead with deep expertise in Cloud Financial Operations to join our team. As the FinOps Lead, you will be responsible for optimizing and managing cloud spend, ensuring cost efficiency, and driving the financial strategy for cloud infrastructure. You will work closely with technical teams and stakeholders to establish best practices, deliver actionable insights, and drive cost optimization.

Key Responsibilities :

- Cloud Cost Management : Analyze, manage, and optimize cloud costs using tools such as AWS Cost Explorer, AWS Billing Reports, CloudWatch, and Trusted Advisor.

- Cost Optimization : Identify opportunities for cost savings, implementing recommendations for efficient resource utilization.

- Reporting & Analysis : Provide detailed financial analysis and reports on cloud usage and spend. Create actionable insights based on AWS cost and usage data.

- FinOps Best Practices : Lead the development and implementation of FinOps processes to enable continuous cost optimization, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

- Collaboration : Partner with engineering, operations, and finance teams to align cloud financial strategies and ensure cost transparency.

- AWS Ecosystem Management : Work with AWS cost tools (AWS Billing, Cost Explorer, Trusted Advisor) and monitor cloud spend at scale, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Key Skills & Qualifications :

- Expertise in Cloud Financial Operations (FinOps), particularly within the AWS ecosystem.

- Strong working knowledge of AWS cost management tools such as AWS Cost Explorer, AWS Billing Reports, Trusted Advisor, CloudWatch, AWS Organizations, and cloud alarms.

- Experience in Cost Optimization techniques, including the ability to analyze cost reports, optimize cloud resources, and drive savings initiatives.

- Hands-on experience with AWS cloud infrastructure management and usage.

- Ability to drive cost transparency, forecasting, and budgeting efforts across cloud teams.

- Proven ability to provide recommendations for cost control, manage budgets, and improve financial operations for cloud environments.

- FinOps Certification or equivalent certification is highly desirable (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, or any recognized FinOps certifications).

Preferred Qualifications :

- Prior experience in a leadership role overseeing FinOps strategy and execution.

- Strong communication skills to work cross-functionally and influence key decision-makers.

- Experience with financial tools and dashboards, including creating customized reports for stakeholders.