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# Cloud FinOps Engineer
## About the Role
We are seeking a Cloud FinOps Engineer to join our Public Cloud Engineering – Cloud Center of Excellence team. This position serves as a key link between the finance and cloud technology sectors, marking an exciting opportunity within Smurfit WestRock. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and optimizing our cloud financial processes, specifically focusing on AWS resources. You will collaborate with senior leadership and various business units to evangelize cloud costing models, facilitate cost management, and increase overall financial accountability.
The role encompasses developing performance metrics, overseeing cloud cost allocations, and ensuring effective collaboration among IT and financial stakeholders. By driving impactful cloud cost strategies, you will contribute significantly to our FinOps initiatives and enable our teams to harness cloud technologies effectively to meet their business needs.
## Key Responsibilities
– Implement FinOps program initiatives, including real-time cost tracking and financial reporting.
– Develop and manage templates for analyzing product and service financial requirements.
– Establish a resource tagging strategy to enhance accountability for shared cloud service expenses.
– Maintain tools for monitoring budgets and identifying overages.
– Engage with various teams to operationalize FinOps frameworks and promote cost transparency.
– Assist in negotiating cloud contracts and evaluating emerging cost management tools.
– Produce clear documentation and provide training on cloud cost standards and procedures.
– Keep abreast of industry trends and innovations affecting cloud costs.
## Required Skills
– Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Computer Science, or relevant experience.
– 4-8 years of overall IT experience, including 3+ years in enterprise cloud platforms (Azure or AWS).
– Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure, services, and optimization techniques related to cost management.
– Proven budgeting and forecasting abilities with experience in monitoring and reporting cloud spend.
– Excellent organizational and communication skills.
## Preferred Skills
– AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification and FinOps Practitioner Certification are preferred.
– Familiarity with machine learning infrastructure and GPU cost optimization.
– Experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) for cloud cost analysis.
## Cloud Platforms & Technologies
– **Cloud Providers**: AWS, Azure
– **Monitoring and Optimization Tools**: AWS Cost Explorer, Apptio, CloudHealth, Flexera
– **BI**: Power BI, Tableau, Domo
## FinOps Responsibilities
– Develop key performance indicators for tracking cloud costs and consumption.
– Implement Chargeback strategies, including Reserved Instance and Savings Plan management.
– Analyze business trends to identify opportunities for cost savings.
## Benefits
– Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
– Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
– Retirement savings plans.
– Professional development and training opportunities.
## Useful Links
– Company Website: https://www.smurfitkappa.com
– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/smurfit-westrock
## Why You Might Be Interested
This role offers a unique opportunity to be at the intersection of finance and cloud technology, providing the chance to lead innovative strategies that enhance both operational efficiency and financial accountability within a global leader in sustainable packaging. You will play a crucial role in driving the digital transformation initiatives, fostering a culture of cost awareness, and paving the way for future cloud innovations.
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