AWS FinOps Consultant

About the job
Job Overview: We are seeking a Cloud Financial Optimization Specialist to develop and implement strategies for optimizing cloud spending.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute a cost optimization strategy for cloud expenditures.
Create processes to identify and optimize resource utilization, minimizing waste.
Provide insights and recommendations on purchasing strategies.
Establish forecasting and budgeting processes for cloud spending based on current and projected service usage.
Implement policies for cloud financial governance, including budget alerts, spending limits, and approval workflows based on spending thresholds.
Develop and conduct regular audits of AWS billing processes.
Engage in discussions regarding cloud and vendor contracts.
Define maturity targets for the Finance function, focusing on financial transparency, optimization, and planning capabilities.

Qualifications:

Extensive knowledge of AWS billing structures, pricing models, and services.
Proficiency in cloud financial tools such as AWS Cost Explorer, AWS Budgets, and AWS Billing Console.
Experience in defining and implementing tagging policies and cost allocation strategies.
Strong understanding of financial controls and their cross-functional implementation.
Basic scripting skills (Python, Bash) for creating custom cost review dashboards; proficiency in reporting tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Excel.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
Preferred: Experience with automation tools (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation).