FinOps Architect: Cloud Cost Optimization & Strategy Lead

Aqr8; Paris; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqr8 is looking for a skilled Cloud Financial Analyst in Paris to optimize our clients' cloud-related costs. You will act as a key intermediary between technical and financial teams, analyzing consumption trends and managing cloud budgets to drive operational efficiency. Qualified candidates should have a solid understanding of cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP), billing models, and must hold relevant cloud certifications. Strong project management and analytical skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proficient with major cloud providers like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong understanding of cloud billing and pricing models.
• Solid knowledge in core cloud services such as compute, storage, and databases.
• Ability to identify inefficiencies in cloud architecture.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices including CI/CD processes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze cloud consumption trends to identify optimization opportunities.
• Define and monitor FinOps KPIs like cost per user and resource utilization.
• Forecast future costs based on architectural decisions.
• Manage cloud cost optimization projects and assess their effectiveness.
• Train teams on FinOps culture and cost management tools.

Skills

Proficiency with major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Understanding of billing and pricing models

Core cloud services knowledge

Cloud architecture understanding

DevOps fundamentals

Data analysis

FinOps KPI definition

Financial modeling

Budgeting and optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

AWS Certified Solutions Architect / Cloud Practitioner

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals / Architect Design

Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer

Tools

Scripting languages (Python, Bash)

Job description

Aqr8 is looking for a skilled Cloud Financial Analyst in Paris to optimize our clients' cloud-related costs. You will act as a key intermediary between technical and financial teams, analyzing consumption trends and managing cloud budgets to drive operational efficiency. Qualified candidates should have a solid understanding of cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP), billing models, and must hold relevant cloud certifications. Strong project management and analytical skills are essential for success in this role.