Senior Cloud FinOps Engineer

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Senior Cloud FinOps Engineer

The Senior Cloud FinOps Engineer is responsible for optimizing cloud expenditures, managing enterprise-wide Azure costs, and establishing robust financial governance frameworks that align cloud investments with organizational objectives. This position requires a blend of advanced Azure expertise and financial insight to identify cost-saving opportunities, implement effective chargeback models, and foster a culture of cloud cost accountability.

The role involves close collaboration with infrastructure, application, and business teams to deliver measurable cost optimizations while ensuring performance, security, and reliability are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive Azure cost management and optimization strategies in alignment with business goals
• Analyze Azure consumption patterns to identify cost drivers and recommend architectural or operational improvements for cost reduction
• Implement Azure Cost Management + Billing tools, FinOps Toolkit, alerts, budgets, and custom dashboards to enhance visibility and accountability across subscriptions and cost centers
• Design and manage chargeback models to ensure fair and transparent allocation of cloud costs to business units, projects, or departments
• Conduct regular cost optimization reviews and audits, including identifying reserved instance and savings plan opportunities, right-sizing resources, and eliminating waste
• Establish and enforce tagging strategies for effective cost allocation, governance, and reporting
• Monitor Azure spending forecasts, providing trend analysis and detailed reporting to leadership and stakeholders
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams to optimize resource utilization, including virtual machine sizing, storage, networking, and data transfer costs
• Evaluate and recommend Azure services and pricing models to maximize cost efficiency
• Define and track KPIs and metrics related to cost efficiency, waste reduction, and return on investment for cloud initiatives
• Investigate billing discrepancies and coordinate with Azure support and finance teams to resolve issues
• Stay informed on Azure pricing updates, new service offerings, and emerging cost optimization features
• Build and maintain cost forecasting models and budgets to support capacity and financial planning
• Develop and deliver training sessions on FinOps practices and cloud cost management best practices for engineering and business teams
• Prepare and present monthly and annual cost consumption and forecast analysis reports

Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience with Azure Cost Management + Billing, FinOps Toolkit, Azure Advisor, and related cost analysis tools
• In-depth knowledge of Azure pricing models, licensing options, and cost drivers across compute, storage, networking, and databases
• Proven track record in implementing and managing reserved instances, savings plans, and commitment discounts
• Strong background in cloud financial governance, budgeting, chargeback models, and cost allocation frameworks
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex billing data, identify trends, and communicate findings to both technical and financial stakeholders
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization using Excel and Power BI
• Experience managing cloud adoption and cost optimization at scale across multiple teams and subscriptions
• Understanding of containerization costs, Azure Data Lake, and database optimization strategies
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, infrastructure-as-code, and automation tools to support cost optimization initiatives
• Knowledge of tagging strategies, governance policies, and Azure Policy for cost control and compliance
• Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud cost management models
• Exposure to advanced forecasting, machine learning, or predictive analytics for cost modeling
• Experience with third-party cost optimization platforms
• Awareness of Azure sustainability features and carbon tracking tools
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial and technical concepts to diverse audiences

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, information technology, or a related field
• Relevant certifications such as Azure Fundamentals, Azure Administrator Associate, or Azure Data Engineer
• Location: Remote or hybrid work arrangement
• Full-time, contractual position (40 hours per week)

This opportunity is ideal for professionals seeking to drive impactful cloud financial management initiatives within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

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