Azure FinOps SME

K&K Global Talent Solutions INC.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

K&K Global Talent Solutions INC. seeks an experienced Azure FinOps SME to manage cloud financials across Azure environments, partnering with business, finance, and technology teams to maximize value while ensuring cost transparency and governance.

The role emphasizes cost optimization, forecasting, and executive-level reporting, with strong collaboration across engineering, finance, and leadership to drive efficiency and ongoing FinOps practices.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of IT experience.
• 4+ years in Azure FinOps, cloud cost management, forecasting, and optimization.
• Strong expertise in Azure Cost Management, Reservations, Savings Plans, Budgeting, and Cost Allocation.
• Experience with Power BI, advanced Excel, Apptio, automation, and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize Azure cloud spending through cost analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.
• Drive FinOps governance including cost allocation, chargeback/showback, Reservations, and Savings Plans optimization.
• Develop dashboards and executive reports using Power BI, Excel, and FinOps tools.
• Collaborate with engineering, finance, and leadership teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve cloud efficiency.
• Establish and maintain cloud governance, financial controls, and optimization frameworks.
• Automate FinOps processes and support AI-enabled cost management initiatives.
• Present cloud financial insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Azure certifications

FinOps Certification

Tools

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Apptio

Automation tools

Reporting tools

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Azure FinOps SME to drive cloud financial management, cost optimization, governance, and forecasting across Azure environments. The ideal candidate will partner with business, finance, and technology teams to maximize cloud value while ensuring cost transparency, accountability, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and optimize Azure cloud spending through cost analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.
• Drive FinOps practices including cost allocation, chargeback/showback, Reservations, and Savings Plans optimization.
• Develop dashboards and executive reports using Power BI, Excel, and FinOps tools.
• Collaborate with engineering, finance, and leadership teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve cloud efficiency.
• Establish and maintain cloud governance, financial controls, and optimization frameworks.
• Automate FinOps processes and support AI-enabled cost management initiatives.
• Present cloud financial insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Required Skills:

• 8–12 years of overall IT experience.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in Azure FinOps, Cloud Cost Management, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, and Optimization.
• Strong expertise in Azure Cost Management, Reservations, Savings Plans, Budgeting, and Cost Allocation.
• Experience with Power BI, advanced Excel, Apptio, automation, and reporting tools.
• Proven experience managing senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience implementing FinOps governance frameworks.
• Knowledge of cloud automation and AI-driven FinOps solutions.
• FinOps Certified Practitioner and/or Azure certifications preferred.