Finops Engineer - Burton Upon Trent - Hybrid

Crimson Limited; Burton upon Trent; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud management organisation in Burton upon Trent seeks a FinOps Engineer to manage and optimise Azure-based infrastructure. Responsibilities include monitoring spending, implementing cost-saving strategies, and collaborating with finance and tech teams. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in cloud cost optimisation with relevant Azure certifications. This is a hybrid role requiring presence onsite once per month, offering a salary of up to £60,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in similar FinOps roles, ideally focused on cloud cost optimisation.
• Possess relevant Azure and PowerBI certifications.
• Experience in implementing Azure Policy controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise Azure-based cloud infrastructure.
• Monitor and analyse cloud usage and expenditures.
• Collaborate with finance and technology teams for accountability.

Skills

Cloud cost optimisation

Azure services

Data analysis

Cost forecasting

Education

Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-104)

PowerBI certifications

Tools

FinOps tools

Job description

FinOps Engineer - Burton upon Trent - Hybrid

Once per month onsite

Salary up to £60,000

FinOps Engineer required for an organisation based in Burton. The position focuses on efficient and cost-effective management of Azure-based cloud infrastructure, including continuous monitoring of cloud usage and spending, development and implementation of cost optimisation strategies, and cross-team collaboration to ensure financial accountability.

Key skills and responsibilities

• Experience in FinOps Roles: Previous work in a similar FinOps engineer role with knowledge of cloud cost optimisation.
• Azure Certifications: Possession of Azure certifications such as AZ-104 to demonstrate proficiency in Azure cloud services.
• PowerBI Certifications: PowerBI certifications are advantageous for demonstrating data analysis skills.
• Azure Policy Implementation: Experience implementing and managing Azure Policy controls to support cost optimisation.
• Monitoring Cloud Usage and Spending: Ongoing tracking and analysis of cloud usage and expenditure to identify cost-saving measures.
• Developing Cost Optimisation Strategies: Creation and application of strategies to optimise cloud costs, including resource tagging, right-sizing, and identification of unused resources.
• Collaborating with Teams: Regular interaction with finance, operations, and technology departments to support cost optimisation efforts and maintain financial accountability.
• Implementing FinOps Tools: Deployment and management of cloud management and FinOps tools to improve cost visibility and control.
• Cost Forecasting and Budgeting: Preparation of accurate cost forecasts and budgets aligned with organisational financial objectives.

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