Job Title:
FinOps Consultant (Azure) – Short-Term Contract
Location:
Fully Remote (Client based in Brussels, Belgium)
Contract Duration:
2 Months (Short-Term Emergency Engagement)
Workload:
~12–15 days (T&M capped at 20 business days)
Role Overview:
We are seeking an independent FinOps Consultant to lead a rapid emergency assessment of an existing FinOps practice. The assignment focuses on identifying material gaps in Azure cost governance, budget control, and cloud financial efficiency, and delivering actionable recommendations within a short timeframe.
This role is ideal for consultants experienced in short-term, high-impact engagements who can work independently and deliver clear financial insights to senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Assess the current FinOps practice (processes, governance, documentation, accountability, dashboards).
Identify and quantify cost inefficiencies, waste, and missed optimization opportunities.
Evaluate FinOps maturity, skillsets, and operating model.
Perform a FinOps maturity assessment based on defined FinOps capabilities.
Establish and validate an Azure cost baseline.
Deliver short-term corrective actions and structural improvement recommendations.
Facilitate stakeholder workshops and present findings clearly.
Define a target-state roadmap for Azure cost management and FinOps governance.
Key Deliverables:
Initial assessment report and stakeholder workshop(s)
FinOps maturity assessment & financial analysis
Final emergency consulting report including:
– Final assessment findings
– Updated Azure cost baseline
– Optimization recommendations
– Target-state vision and implementation roadmap
Required Skills & Experience:
10+ years of overall experience in cloud financial management, FinOps, or IT financial governance.
Proven FinOps consulting experience in short-term or emergency engagements.
Advanced Azure Cost Management & Optimization expertise.
Strong experience with:
– Cost baseline definition & quantification
– Financial analysis and reporting
– FinOps maturity assessments
– Stakeholder facilitation and workshops
Ability to work independently with minimal onboarding.
Strong documentation and executive-level reporting skills.
Certifications (At Least One Required):
FinOps Certified Practitioner / Professional
Azure Financial Management or equivalent cloud cost certification
Languages:
English: Full professional proficiency
Dutch or French: Full professional proficiency (mandatory)
Governance & Access Requirements:
Full access to relevant systems, billing data, and dashboards
Stakeholder availability during engagement
Transparent information sharing
Ideal Profile:
Mid-level to senior consultant with hands-on Azure FinOps delivery
Experienced in rapid assessments and turnaround engagements
Comfortable working remotely on short-term contracts
Strong business-facing and advisory mindset