FinOps Specialist

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence; Budock Water; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days of annual leave

Private medical and dental insurance

Competitive pension scheme

Company bonus scheme

Diversity and support groups

Job summary

A leading defense and cybersecurity firm is seeking a FinOps Specialist to enhance cloud efficiency and cost-effectiveness for their teams. The role involves advising on FinOps practices at a strategic and technical level, requiring strong skills in AWS technologies and stakeholder engagement. The firm fosters a balanced work environment, supports career development, and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a company bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost optimisation in large-scale cloud environments.
• Strong knowledge of AWS pricing models and cost management tools.
• Advising on cloud architecture to embed cost efficiency.
• Developing FinOps offerings and value propositions.
• Engaging with senior stakeholders to align cloud strategies.

Responsibilities

• Advise on cloud efficiencies and costs for a team of over 300.
• Collaborate with technical teams to architect cost-effective solutions.
• Market FinOps offerings and create value propositions.

Skills

Applying FinOps principles

Deep understanding of AWS technologies

Advising on cloud architecture

Developing and marketing FinOps offerings

Engaging with senior stakeholders

Building business cases for cloud optimisation

Strong communication skills

Business cases

Government/regulatory experience

Communication skills

Tools

AWS

Job description

FinOps Specialist

Location(s): London, Leeds or Manchester – Hybrid working offered, with consideration for both full‑time and part‑time applicants. Please speak to your recruiter about the options.

Grade: GG08 – GG13

Requisition ID: 68897

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.

About the role: As a FinOps Specialist, you will play a critical role in advising a business unit of over 300 people on how to make their cloud‑based capabilities more efficient and cost‑effective. You will work at both the strategic level, helping customers understand and adopt FinOps practices, and at the technical level, collaborating with product architects and engineering teams to architect solutions with cost considered from the outset.

About You

• Applying FinOps principles to drive cloud efficiency and cost optimisation in large‑scale environments.
• Deep understanding of AWS technologies, pricing models, and cost management tools.
• Advising on cloud architecture to embed cost efficiency and scalability.
• Developing and marketing FinOps offerings to customers, including creating compelling value propositions.
• Engaging with senior stakeholders to align cloud efficiency strategies with business objectives.
• Building business cases for cloud optimisation initiatives supported by robust data and analysis.
• Familiarity with government or regulated environments (desirable but not essential).
• Strong communication skills to influence technical and non‑technical audiences.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of our work, successful candidates for this role will be required to hold an active eDV before applying for this opportunity.

How We Will Support You

• 25 days of annual leave with options to buy/sell and carry over.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, and more.
• Dedicated career development support through a People Manager.
• A company bonus scheme tied to performance.
• Access to diversity and support groups covering mental health, inclusion, and more.

About Our Team

• Our people are what differentiates us – resourceful, innovative and dedicated. We have a mix of generalists and specialists and recognise that this diversity contributes to our success.
• You’ll be part of a big company, but we try to create a culture that feels like a small one. The work will stretch you and be challenging, but we encourage a healthy work‑life balance.
• You will be joining our National Security business which is the largest area within our UK business. Our mission is to be the most trusted partner for our National Security clients in delivery of their core mission.
• We have a rich history of working within National Security – over 50 years of experience delivering advice and solutions to our customers in this sector.

More About BAE Systems

• You will work for a division of BAE Systems that helps nations, governments and businesses defend themselves against cyber crime, reduce their risk in the connected world, comply with regulation, and transform operations.
• We’re a consultancy and products business and employ smart, motivated individuals who work together across a range of projects and products.
• We employ over 4,000 people across 18 countries in the Americas, APAC, UK and EMEA.
• For more information please visit our website: https://www.baesystems.com/en/cybersecurity/national-security
• Help us secure a connected world. Apply now and be inspired.