FinOps Specialist – AWS Cloud

FinOps Weekly; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Salary 70k-90k

Annual bonus 10%

Private medical and dental

Pension scheme

Professional development

Job summary

FinOps Weekly in Manchester is seeking a FinOps Specialist to drive cloud cost optimisation across large-scale AWS environments. You will influence architecture and strategy, delivering measurable value for mission-critical programmes with a hybrid work pattern.

The role requires proven FinOps experience, deep AWS pricing knowledge, and strong stakeholder engagement. You will build business cases and guide teams on cost management tools while collaborating with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven FinOps experience in large-scale cloud environments.
• Deep AWS services expertise and pricing models.
• Experience embedding cost efficiency into cloud architecture and engineering practices.
• Strong stakeholder engagement with senior leadership.
• Excellent communication with technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Apply FinOps principles to improve cloud efficiency and cost transparency.
• Advise architects and engineering teams to embed cost optimization from day one.
• Shape FinOps strategies for cloud migration programmes.
• Influence architectural decisions with a cost and scalability lens.
• Build data-driven business cases for optimisation initiatives.
• Engage senior stakeholders to align cloud spend with business objectives.
• Promote FinOps best practice across technical teams and leadership.

Skills

FinOps

Cloud cost optimization

Pricing models

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

AWS

Job description

Anson McCade# FinOps Specialist – AWS Cloud## Job DescriptionAWS FinOps Specialist Location: Manchester Area, United Kingdom Salary: £70,000 – £90,000 + 10% annual bonus + £7,000 tax-free DV Bonus every year you hold Working Pattern: Full-time, Hybrid (minimum 3 days onsite) Security Clearance: Must be eligible for SC / DV Overview A leading digital and cyber consultancy within the defence and national security sector is seeking a FinOps Specialist to drive cloud cost optimisation and efficiency across large-scale AWS environments. With major cloud migration programmes underway, this is a high-impact role influencing architecture, shaping strategy, and unlocking tangible value for mission-critical programmes. The Role You will operate at both strategic and technical levels, advising a large business unit on maximising value from AWS investments. Key responsibilities: Apply FinOps principles to improve cloud efficiency and cost transparency Advise architects and engineering teams to embed cost optimisation from day one Shape FinOps strategies for cloud migration programmes Influence architectural decisions with a cost and scalability lens Build data-driven business cases for optimisation initiatives Engage senior stakeholders to align cloud spend with business objectives Promote FinOps best practice across technical teams and leadership Guide teams on AWS pricing models and cost management tools This is a hands-on advisory role, championing FinOps across both technical and business functions. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience applying FinOps principles in complex, large-scale cloud environments Deep expertise in AWS services, pricing models, and cost optimisation tools Experience embedding cost efficiency into cloud architecture and engineering practices Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including senior leadership Experience building robust, data-backed business cases Excellent communication with technical and non-technical audiences Desirable: Experience in government, defence, or regulated environments Exposure to large-scale cloud migration programmes Experience developing and marketing FinOps offerings or advisory services What’s On Offer Competitive salary (£70,000 – £90,000) + 10% annual bonus + £7,000 tax-free DV Bonus every year Hybrid working with flexible hours 25 days annual leave plus buy/sell options Private medical and dental insurance Competitive pension scheme Career management and professional development support Access to diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing networks Opportunity to work on nationally critical programmes with real-world impact Summary This is a strategic, technically influential FinOps role for someone passionate about cloud cost optimisation and delivering measurable value at scale. You’ll work on complex AWS environments, influence architecture decisions, and play a key role in optimising cloud spend within mission-critical national security programmes. If you’re motivated by impact, complexity, and meaningful cloud transformation, this opportunity is worth exploring. Application Link: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4398805038Change LocationFind awesome listings near you!