FinOps/Cloud (Azure) Practitioner – Permanent Contract

For our client, active in the rail transportation sector, we are looking for a confirmed FinOps/Cloud (Azure) Practitioner.

Core Responsibilities
Governance & Optimization:
Monitor and optimize multi-cloud costs using right-sizing, spot instances, and reserved capacity. Establish tagging standards and cost-allocation frameworks.

Budgeting & Forecasting:
Partner with Finance to build accurate cloud budgets and implement chargeback/showback models. Conduct scenario planning for future cloud adoption.

Reporting & Compliance:
Deliver actionable insights to stakeholders ranging from engineers to executives. Ensure cloud spend aligns with FOCUS standards and complies with Belgian/EU regulations (e.g., NIS2, ISO 27001).

Culture & Advocacy:
Educate technical teams on cost-aware design. Act as the “translator” between technical and financial departments to create a shared language.

Automation:
Integrate FinOps practices into CI/CD pipelines and IaC. Use automation for anomaly detection and real-time spend monitoring.

Technical & Professional Requirements
Mandatory Experience
Experience:
3+ years in a FinOps or Cloud Financial Management role.

Cloud Proficiency:
Hands-on experience with major cloud providers and cloud-native economics (including Kubernetes cost management).

FinOps Tools:
Mastery of at least one major FinOps tool with reporting aligned to the FOCUS specification.

Languages:
Fluency in English (C2)

Skills & Qualifications
Technical:
Practical knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation frameworks.

Finance:
Strong grasp of cloud pricing models, discount programs, and cost-allocation methodologies.

Soft Skills:
Exceptional ability to influence cross-functional teams and present complex data to executive leadership.

Education:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Preferred (Nice-to-Have)
Certifications:
FinOps Certified Practitioner (FCP) or advanced Cloud certifications.

Regulated Environments:
Experience in financial or public sectors (familiarity with ISO 27001/NIS2).

Negotiation:
Experience with enterprise cloud contracts and vendor management.

What We Offer
Work-Life Balance:
Flexible hours and a robust remote work policy.

Generous Time Off:
35 days of annual leave.

Mobility:
Company car plus a public transport subscription.

Financial Package:
Competitive salary, target-based bonus, and meal/eco-vouchers.

Comprehensive Insurance:
Extensive coverage including hospitalization, dental, outpatient care, and group insurance (pension/disability).

Allowances:
Net monthly allowances for remote work, internet, and car maintenance.

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