FinOps Specialist Remote Occasional travel to London or Derbyshire Offices £65,000 - £75,000
FinOps, Azure, Cloud Licensing, Cost Optimisations, Forecasting & Budgeting Tooling
Role Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated FinOps Specialist 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.
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
* Cost optimation of CI/CD pipelines and working with integrators on cost optimisation.
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!
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