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FinOps Engineer

Burton upon Trent
1 week ago
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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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