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
1. Cloud Spend Monitoring – Track and analyse Azure cloud usage and spending data to uncover cost-saving opportunities
2. Cost Optimisation Strategy – Design and implement initiatives such as right-sizing, resource tagging and decommissioning unused assets
3. Cross-Team Collaboration – Partner with finance, operations and technology teams to foster financial responsibility and transparency
4. FinOps Tools Deployment – Manage cloud governance and FinOps tools to improve cost visibility and control
5. Forecasting & Budgeting – Produce accurate cost projections and align cloud spend with financial planning
6. Anomaly Detection – Identify and respond to cost anomalies to prevent unexpected budget spikes
7. Reporting & Documentation – Prepare clear and comprehensive report...