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## About the Role

We are seeking a knowledgeable FinOps Specialist to lead our cloud financial management initiatives. The primary purpose of this role is to optimize cloud costs, implement budgeting strategies, and forecast future spending to support our operational needs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed FinOps principles into our overall business strategy, ensuring that financial data translates into actionable insights for stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset and extensive experience with AWS and DataDog, allowing them to uncover spending trends and identify savings opportunities. You’ll play a significant role in defining smart cloud usage policies that balance performance, cost, and security while mentoring teams on cloud financial best practices.

## Key Responsibilities

– Lead cloud financial management initiatives, including cost optimization, budgeting, and forecasting.
– Analyze usage patterns and spending data to identify insights and savings opportunities.
– Manage cloud cost management tools and best practices.
– Collaborate with teams to integrate FinOps principles into the business strategy.
– Create and enforce cloud usage policies that prioritize performance, cost, and security.
– Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.
– Stay informed on AWS and DataDog offerings, pricing models, and cost trends.
– Mentor teams on financial best practices.
– Define and track key metrics for continuous improvement in cloud efficiency.

## Required Skills

– 3+ years of experience in FinOps practices within large cloud-based organizations.
– Strong expertise in cloud financial management, particularly with AWS and DataDog.
– Cloud engineering or DevOps skills.
– Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tooling, specifically Terraform.
– Strong analytical skills in financial reporting, forecasting, and cost modeling.
– Solid understanding of AWS services and their impact on cost structures.
– Excellent communication skills for simplifying complex ideas.
– Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence teams.
– Experience with cloud cost management tools (e.g., Datadog Cloud Cost Management, AWS Cost Explorer).
– Proactive in identifying inefficiencies and driving improvements.

## Preferred Skills

– Certifications in AWS, FinOps, or cloud financial management.

## Cloud Platforms & Technologies

### Cloud Providers
– AWS

### FinOps Platforms
– DataDog

### Infrastructure as Code
– Terraform

## FinOps Responsibilities

– Cloud cost optimization.
– Budget management and forecasting.
– Financial reporting and KPI tracking.
– Cost governance and chargeback/showback strategies.
– Cloud spend visibility and total cost of ownership analysis.

## Benefits

– Comprehensive benefits package.
– Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
– Flexible working environment.

## Useful Links

– LinkedIn: https://…
– Company Website: https://…
– Careers: https://…

## Why You Might Be Interested

This role presents a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in cloud financial management within a dynamic organization. By optimizing cloud costs and implementing best practices, you will significantly impact the efficiency and financial health of our operations. Collaborative work with various teams enhances your influence across the organization and your potential to drive meaningful change.
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