## About the Role

The FinOps (Compute-Cost-Optimization) Specialist is responsible for controlling and optimizing the cost of computing resources. This role focuses on improving visibility into compute spend, identifying inefficiencies, and supporting ongoing cost optimization efforts.

The position works across cost analysis, reporting, and resource management to help establish accountability for spending and to support better financial decision-making. It also partners with finance teams on budgeting and forecasting activities.

## Key Responsibilities

– Build cost visibility and accountability models, including metrics such as cost per request or cost per user
– Analyze usage patterns to identify cost drivers and waste
– Prepare regular cost performance reports and recommend improvements
– Run optimization cycles such as rightsizing and scheduling to reduce spend
– Set up anomaly detection and alerts for unusual spending patterns
– Support budgeting and forecasting by providing cost estimates and working with finance teams

## Required Skills

– Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or computer science
– Experience in cost analysis, budgeting, and cloud resource management

## Cloud Platforms & Technologies

– Cloud resource management
– Cost metrics and reporting
– Anomaly detection
– Rightsizing
– Scheduling

## Why You Might Be Interested

This role offers the opportunity to work directly on compute cost optimization and cloud spending control. It combines cost analysis, reporting, and operational optimization in a position with clear accountability for financial efficiency. The work also includes collaboration with finance teams on budgeting and forecasting, making it relevant for candidates interested in the intersection of cloud operations and financial management.