FinOps Engineer Remote 1 Day P/Month in Derbyshire Offices £50,000 - £60,000 FinOps, Azure, Cloud Licensing, Cost Optimisations, Forecasting & Budgeting Tooling Role Summary We are seeking a highly motivated FinOps Engineer to lead the efficient and cost-effective management of our Azure-based cloud infrastructure. This strategic role involves continuous monitoring of cloud expenditure, implementing cost optimisation initiatives, and championing financial accountability across the organisation. This role can be fully remote with 1 day per month required in our clients Derbyshire Offices. Key Responsibilities Cloud Spend Monitoring Track and analyse Azure cloud usage and spending data to uncover cost-saving opportunities Cost Optimisation Strategy Design and implement initiatives such as right-sizing, resource tagging and decommissioning unused assets Cross-Team Collaboration Partner with finance, operations and technology teams to foster financial responsibility and transparency FinOps Tools Deployment Manage cloud governance and FinOps tools to improve cost visibility and control Forecasting & Budgeting Produce accurate cost projections and align cloud spend with financial planning Anomaly Detection Identify and respond to cost anomalies to prevent unexpected budget spikes Reporting & Documentation Prepare clear and comprehensive reports on cloud financial performance and optimisation measures Education & Training Advocate best practices across development teams on cost awareness and optimisation techniques Azure Policy Implementation Apply and manage Azure Policy controls to enforce governance standards and cost control protocols Regulatory Responsibilities Comply with relevant regulatory standards including CQC, GDP, NMC, GPhC and ICO Chair or attend relevant governance committees in line with role remit Maintain awareness of and adhere to responsibilities relating to Infection Prevention and Control Technical Skills and Experience Cloud Expertise - Extensive hands-on experience managing cost-efficient Azure infrastructure AWS Exposure - Familiarity with AWS platforms is a plus Forecasting & Budgeting - Proven ability to model and manage accurate cloud financial forecasts Collaborative Approach - Track record of working across insourced/outsourced teams across diverse geographies FinOps Background - Previous experience in FinOps roles with deep understanding of cost optimisation strategies Certifications - Azure certifications (e.g. AZ-104); Power BI credentials are advantageous Governance Tools - Experience deploying and managing Azure Policy for cost control and compliance For immediate consideration please apply now!