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IT Strategist FinOps Lead
Location- Richmond, VA
Must have- AWS, Azure, Financial Analysis, Implementation
Client is seeking a FinOps Lead. The primary focus will be to monitor and optimize cloud usage/spend, improve cost visibility, & ensure financial alignment with business values.
Required Skills:
Financial Planning & Analysis (8 Years)
Proven track record of implementing a cloud cost analytics framework by product (8 Years)
Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Azure) and pricing models (8 Years)
8 years in a Finance/FP&A related role
3-4 years in cloud finance or cloud operations role, ideally in a SaaS or cloud-native environment
Proficiency in financial modeling and cost analysis
Experience with cloud cost management tools (e.g., Cloud Health, Spot, AWS Cost Explorer)
Familiarity with FinOps principles and frameworks
Analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive problem-solver with a passion for efficiency and cost management
Desired Skills:
Experience with cloud cost management tools (e.g., Cloud Health, Spot, AWS Cost Explorer)
Basic scripting (e.g., Python, SQL)
This position has an opportunity for a FinOps Lead in our Information Technology Division. In this role, you will be a critical link between our Infrastructure& Operations (I&O), Project and ITD Finance, and leadership team. Your primary focus will be to monitor, manage and optime cloud usage and spend, improve cost visibility, and ensure financial alignment with our business values. This is an individual contributor role reporting to Enterprise Architecture. To succeed in this role, you should have excellent time management and communication skills which are necessary to collaborate with business partners and internal teams to coordinate and track the delivery of results ahead of deadlines
Job responsibilities:
Cloud Cost Optimization:
Partner with I&O, Product and DevOps teams to monitor, analyze, and optimize cloud resource usage (e.g. Azure) by Product and Product Line Pipeline
Identify opportunities for cost savings through right-sizing, reserved instances, and savings plans
Establish policies for resource tagging, allocation, and spend limits to enforce cost accountability
Financial Planning and Analysis:
Build detailed forecasts for cloud costs, incorporating growth trends, utilization metrics, and product development needs
Collaborate with ITD Finance team align cloud spend with overall agency budgets and strategic initiatives
Create and maintain dashboards for tracking cloud costs against forecasts and budget
Cross-functional Collaboration:
Work closely with product, Enterprise Architecture (EA), and engineering teams to ensure efficient resource allocation and budgeting for new features
Provide actionable recommendations to leadership on cloud spend trends, anomalies, and risks
Lead or support initiatives to educate stakeholders on FinOps best practices
Design &implement Cloud Product COGS calculator to guide Pricing & Packaging decisions
Reporting and Governance:
Implement tools and frameworks to automate cloud cost reporting and alerts
Develop KPIs and benchmarks to track cost efficiency overtime
Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and external regulatory requirements
Financial Planning & Analysis (8 Years)
Proven track record of implementing a cloud cost analytics framework by product (8 Years)
Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Azure) and pricing models (8 Years)
8 years in a Finance/FP&A related role
3-4 years in cloud finance or cloud operations role, ideally in a SaaS or cloud-native environment
Proficiency in financial modeling and cost analysis
Experience with cloud cost management tools (e.g., Cloud Health, Spot, AWS Cost Explorer)
Familiarity with FinOps principles and frameworks
Analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive problem-solver with a passion for efficiency and cost management
Desired Skills:
Experience with cloud cost management tools (e.g., Cloud Health, Spot, AWS Cost Explorer)
Basic scripting (e.g., Python, SQL)
This position has an opportunity for a FinOps Lead in our Information Technology Division. In this role, you will be a critical link between our Infrastructure& Operations (I&O), Project and ITD Finance, and leadership team. Your primary focus will be to monitor, manage and optime cloud usage and spend, improve cost visibility, and ensure financial alignment with our business values. This is an individual contributor role reporting to Enterprise Architecture. To succeed in this role, you should have excellent time management and communication skills which are necessary to collaborate with business partners and internal teams to coordinate and track the delivery of results ahead of deadlines
Job responsibilities:
Cloud Cost Optimization:
Partner with I&O, Product and DevOps teams to monitor, analyze, and optimize cloud resource usage (e.g. Azure) by Product and Product Line Pipeline
Identify opportunities for cost savings through right-sizing, reserved instances, and savings plans
Establish policies for resource tagging, allocation, and spend limits to enforce cost accountability
Financial Planning and Analysis:
Build detailed forecasts for cloud costs, incorporating growth trends, utilization metrics, and product development needs
Collaborate with ITD Finance team align cloud spend with overall agency budgets and strategic initiatives
Create and maintain dashboards for tracking cloud costs against forecasts and budget
Cross-functional Collaboration:
Work closely with product, Enterprise Architecture (EA), and engineering teams to ensure efficient resource allocation and budgeting for new features
Provide actionable recommendations to leadership on cloud spend trends, anomalies, and risks
Lead or support initiatives to educate stakeholders on FinOps best practices
Design &implement Cloud Product COGS calculator to guide Pricing & Packaging decisions
Reporting and Governance:
Implement tools and frameworks to automate cloud cost reporting and alerts
Develop KPIs and benchmarks to track cost efficiency overtime
Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and external regulatory requirements
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