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Cloud FinOps Manager
Job Description
About the Role
Vanrath is recruiting on behalf of an esteemed client seeking a skilled FinOps Specialist. This exciting role involves defining, implementing, and evolving the FinOps function in alignment with the FinOps Foundation and the well-architected framework. You will ensure the cost-effectiveness of our client's cloud operating model by managing cloud service consumption, coordinating cloud cost management initiatives, and fostering a culture of cost-consciousness.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the FinOps strategy to improve efficiency and minimise risk.
- Optimise cloud services and resources to maximise investment value.
- Conduct audits to ensure compliance with FinOps processes.
- Work with Procurement and Legal teams to negotiate cloud contracts.
- Monitor cloud usage, manage budgets, and ensure policy compliance.
- Identify and leverage cost-saving mechanisms like reserved instances and savings plans.
- Reconcile cloud provider invoicing for accurate billing.
- Collaborate with Finance and IT to establish budgets and usage forecasts.
- Align infrastructure with cloud cost goals, working closely with engineering and development teams.
- Enforce FinOps policies and best practices.
- Provide financial reporting and data analysis for senior management.
Requirements
- Experience in a FinOps role, ideally within professional services.
- Proven track record managing cloud costs for major providers (Microsoft, AWS, GCP).
- Experience delivering FinOps projects and initiatives.
- Strong understanding of cloud cost management and optimisation.
- Knowledge of cloud contracting, commitment, and licensing models.
- Proficiency with financial modelling and data analysis.
- Familiarity with cloud cost management tools.
- Highly motivated self-starter with professional standards.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to manage conflicting priorities.
- High personal credibility and influence at all business levels.
- Strong relationship-building skills.
- Experience in a global environment with an appreciation of multiple cultures.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a FinOps professional looking to make a significant impact on cloud financial management. If you have the expertise and drive to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.
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