FinOps Managing Consultant

Capgemini; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An international consulting firm is looking for a FinOps Managing Consultant to maximize value from cloud at all stages of adoption. You will advise clients on cost optimization, financial reporting, and governance policies. Ideal candidates will have experience with AWS, Azure, and GCP, along with FinOps certifications. This role requires a client-facing approach and the ability to lead advisory engagements, fostering relationships within complex environments. Flexible benefits and learning opportunities are offered, with locations available across Manchester, London, and Glasgow.

Benefits

Learning and certification opportunities

Flexible benefits options

Monthly showcases of digital transformation

Qualifications

• Experience on FinOps projects and initiatives.
• Setup and definition of Cloud FinOps CoEs and governance models.
• Successful in matrixed organisations and able to gain support.

Responsibilities

• Review usage patterns to identify savings and guide users on optimisation.
• Prepare detailed reports, forecast spend and present to clients.
• Establish cloud governance policies and best practices.

Skills

FinOps projects experience

Cloud governance models

AWS

Azure

GCP

FinOps certification

Cloud financial management tools

Cost optimization techniques

Client-facing experience

Business development

Tools

Cloudability

CloudCheckr

CloudHealth

AWS Cost Explorer

Azure Cost Management

Job description

FinOps Managing Consultant – Capgemini Invent

At Capgemini Invent, we believe difference drives change. We blend strategic, creative and scientific capabilities to deliver cutting‑edge solutions, collaborating closely with clients to drive transformation tailored to today’s challenges.

Your Role

As a Senior Manager in Cloud Economics / FinOps, you will be part of our Cloud Advisory capability within the Business Technology unit. You will advise clients on processes and solutions to maximize value from cloud at all stages of adoption. You will work across all levels of an organisation to innovate, design and implement new cloud economics models.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost Optimisation Analysis – review usage patterns to identify savings and guide users on optimisation.
• Financial Reporting and Analysis – prepare detailed reports, forecast spend and present to senior client management.
• Policy and Governance – establish cloud governance policies, guardrails and best practice to assure cost control.
• Training and Enablement – provide FinOps training and promote culture of accountability.
• Vendor Engagement – connect and manage relationships with cloud vendors.
• Business Development – lead/contribute to proposals, RFPs, bids, pitch contribution and client hosting at events.
• Internal Contribution – develop campaigns, think‑tanks, whitepapers, practice development and offer development.
• Learning & Development – support career growth and skill demands through training, certifications etc.

Your Profile

• Experience on FinOps projects and initiatives.
• Setup and definition of Cloud FinOps CoEs and governance models for large or mid‑sized organisations.
• FinOps certification.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, GCP.
• Knowledge of billing, metering, TCO analysis.
• Hands‑on use of FinOps and TBM tools such as Cloudability, CloudCheckr, CloudHealth, AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management.
• Understanding of cost optimisation techniques across storage, data transfer, compute, database and monitoring.
• Understanding of cloud contracting, commitment and licensing models.
• Successful in matrixed organisations and able to gain support and commitment from peers for consulting solutions.
• Experience in proposition building and delivery.
• Cloud practitioner certification.
• Comfortable client‑facing role, preferably with consulting or advisory experience.
• Evidence of successfully delivering and leading advisory engagements and driving positive outcomes.
• Evidence of managing teams and multiple workstreams in complex delivery environments.
• Ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Business development: ability to generate £1 m of consulting revenues using organisational and personal networks.

Benefits

Opportunities for learning and certification through internal and partner‑led programmes from AWS, Google, Microsoft. Monthly showcases of digital transformation initiatives. Flexibility in assignment location across London, Manchester, Glasgow. Variable element of remuneration dependent on grade, company and personal performance. Flexible benefits options to suit personal circumstances.

Capgemini Invent has been awarded “Glassdoor Best Places to Work UK” for four consecutive years.

Location: Glasgow, Manchester, London.