IT FinOps Engineer

IT FinOps Engineer Job Summary The IT FinOps Engineer plays a critical role in managing and optimizing cloud financial operations across the organization. This position serves as a strategic bridge between finance, engineering, and operations to ensure cost-effective cloud usage, financial accountability, and alignment with business objectives. Key Responsibilities Cloud Cost Observability & Monitoring • Build and maintain real-time cost observability pipelines • Develop dashboards and alerts to monitor cloud spend and detect usage anomalies Cost Allocation & Chargeback • Implement tagging strategies for accurate cost attribution • Design and manage chargeback/showback models for internal stakeholders Cost Optimization & Efficiency • Analyze cloud usage to identify cost-saving opportunities • Automate processes to eliminate idle resources and enforce usage policies Unit Economics & ROI Analysis • Calculate unit economics for cloud services • Evaluate ROI of cloud investments and optimization initiatives Governance & Best Practices • Define and enforce FinOps policies and standards • Develop governance frameworks to ensure cost accountability Reporting & Stakeholder Communication • Create reports and dashboards for finance, engineering, and leadership • Communicate trends, forecasts, and actionable insights Cross-Functional Collaboration • Partner with DevOps, engineering, and finance teams • Align cloud spend with business and technical objectives Budgeting, Forecasting & Vendor Management • Support cloud budgeting and forecasting processes • Assist in vendor negotiations and contract management Education & Cultural Enablement • Promote a FinOps-first mindset across teams • Conduct training sessions and develop documentation/playbooks Continuous Improvement • Review and refine cost-saving initiatives regularly • Stay current with cloud pricing models and FinOps tools Skills & Qualifications Education & Certifications • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field • FinOps Foundation Certified Practitioner or relevant cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP) preferred Technical Skills • Proficiency in cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP • Experience with cloud cost management tools (e.g., CloudHealth, Apptio, AWS Cost Explorer) • Familiarity with scripting and automation (Python, SQL, Terraform, PowerShell) • Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and containerization (e.g., Kubernetes) • Data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) Financial & Analytical Skills • Deep understanding of cloud pricing models and billing structures • Ability to perform ROI analysis, unit economics, and budget forecasting • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Soft Skills • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills • Ability to work cross-functionally and drive cost accountability • Experience in vendor negotiation and contract management