FinOps Specialist

Capita plc; Brighton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based service provider is seeking a FinOps Specialist to oversee and optimize cloud financial operations. The role includes engaging with stakeholders, leading cost reduction initiatives, and conducting workshops on financial management in cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Azure and AWS platforms, excellent communication skills, and a strategic mindset for financial governance. This position offers competitive benefits and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

23 days holiday, rising to 27

Paid volunteering day

Company matched pension and life assurance

15 weeks fully paid maternity leave

Access to Employee Network Groups

Opportunities for qualifications through Learning Academy

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in managing cloud financial operations and cost reductions.
• Proficient in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and their cost management features.
• Experience establishing cloud cost governance policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives in cloud waste management and cost optimisation.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to align cloud spending with business goals.
• Conduct training workshops on cloud financial management.

Skills

Cloud financial management

Cost optimisation

Azure

AWS

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Tools

Azure Cost Advisor

AWS Cost Explorer

PowerBI

Job description

Purpose of the role:

FinOps Specialist will be responsible for managing and optimising cloud financial operations, focusing on cost reduction, cloud waste management, and efficient cloud resource utilisation across platforms such as Azure and AWS. This role involves leading company-wide initiatives, conducting training, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring a seamless handover to the internal Capita FinOps team.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead Cloud Waste Management and Cost Optimisation: Drive initiatives focused on reducing cloud waste and costs by identifying inefficiencies and implementing best practices across group technology and divisions.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Engage with cloud subscription owners, finance teams, engineering teams, and executive leadership to implement changes, ensure compliance, and align cloud spending with business goals.
• Conduct Workshops and FAQ Sessions: Upskill internal stakeholders on cloud financial management and cost-saving measures through workshops and FAQ sessions.
• Analyse Cloud Utilisation: Provide detailed analysis of cloud resource utilisation, summarising findings on usage patterns and wastage, and implementing tactical and strategic levers for cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop and Document Processes: Create comprehensive documentation of processes, policies, and cloud cost governance strategies, ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
• Reporting: Maintain dashboards or reports for tracking cloud costs and providing visibility to stakeholders, in tools such as PowerBI.
• Support Handover Process: Collaborate with the Project Manager to prepare and execute the handover plan to the newly hired internal Capita FinOps team, including conducting upskilling sessions.
• Negotiate and Think Strategically: Negotiate cloud service contracts and pricing with vendors and think strategically about cloud cost management's impact on business objectives.
• Monitor Performance Metrics: Define and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cloud cost efficiency, budget adherence, and continuous improvement.

What we're looking for:

• Proven Experience: Demonstrable experience in cloud financial management, particularly in cost optimisation and reduction.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and their cost management features, alongside proficiency in FinOps tools such as Azure Cost Advisor and AWS Cost Explorer.
• Leadership and Coordination: Ability to lead and coordinate efforts across various teams and divisions within the organisation.
• Outstanding Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to conduct workshops, present findings, and engage effectively with all levels of the business.
• Cost Governance and Compliance: Experience in establishing and enforcing cloud cost governance policies, ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
• Results-Driven: Pragmatic and results-oriented, with a focus on quickly and iteratively realising cost savings.
• Strategic and Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify cost‑saving opportunities, think strategically, and implement them effectively.
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring alignment between cloud spending and business objectives.
• Continuous Learning and Mentorship: Commitment to staying updated with the latest FinOps practices, with a willingness to mentor others in cloud financial management.
• Working at Scale: Must have experience of operating in a global organisation and at scale.

Essential:

• Experience in recommending and selecting finops tools
• Experience with Reserved Instance purchasing across AWS/Azure
• Experience setting up a team to manage FinOps including necessary FinOps frameworks
• Have acted as the point of contact for an organisation for FinOps queries and Responsibilities

Desirable:

• Experience with CloudHealth, Lucidity & Prosperops, Azure Cost Advisor and AWS Cost Explorer

What's in it for you?

• A competitive basic salary
• 23 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks...and plenty more
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
• Opportunity to gain additional qualifications through our Learning Academy or apprenticeships to help develop your career

What we hope you'll do next:

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Equal Opportunity

We’re an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We're committed to providing an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you'd like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email [e-mail] and we'll get back to you. For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website.