NSL - FinOps Specialist

BAE Systems; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and security firm is seeking a FinOps Specialist in the UK to drive cloud efficiency and cost optimisation. This role involves advising on FinOps principles and collaborating with technical teams to maximise AWS value for clients in national security. Candidates should have a strong understanding of AWS and excellent communication skills. This position offers a hybrid working model and various benefits, fostering a balanced work-life environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical and dental insurance

Competitive pension scheme

Company bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of AWS technologies and pricing models.
• Experience advising on cloud architecture for cost efficiency.
• Strong analytical skills for building business cases.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on FinOps principles for cloud efficiency.
• Collaborate with technical teams to design cost-effective solutions.
• Develop strategies to optimise cloud investments.

Skills

FinOps application

AWS cost management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Job description

Location(s): UK, Europe & Africa : UK : London || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Leeds || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Manchester

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.

Job Description

London, Leeds or Manchester | Some elements of hybrid working | Full-time.

Are you passionate about driving Cloud efficiency and cost optimisation? Do you have deep expertise in FinOps principles and a track record of applying them to maximise value for customers? Join BAE Systems Digital Intelligence as a FinOps Specialist and help customers unlock the full value of AWS in the defence and national security domains.

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.

Our customers are starting a journey to migrate their capabilities to the cloud, creating a significant opportunity for FinOps expertise to deliver value. You will help us develop FinOps strategies and approaches, influence customers to leverage these services to optimise their cloud investments.

This is a hands‑on role where you will influence architectural decisions, advise on AWS cost optimisation strategies, and champion FinOps principles across internal teams and external stakeholders.

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 is required for this role. If you are not currently Security Cleared, you will need to be eligible and willing to go through the process.

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, they are resourceful, innovative and dedicated. We have a mix of generalists and specialists and recognise that this diversity contributes to our success. We recognise the benefits of forming teams from a mix of disciplines, which allows us to come up with cutting edge, high quality solutions. Our breadth of work across the Public Sector provides diverse opportunities for our people to develop their careers in new areas of expertise and with new clients.
• 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. Most of all, we know teams who work well together also perform well. We’ll do everything we can to ensure you have fun at work, and in social activities outside of it whether that’s virtually or in person, as conditions allow.
• 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. In fact, we have over 50 years’ experience of delivering advice and solutions to our customers in this sector, supporting them in carrying out their vital missions.

More about BAE Systems

• You will work for a division of BAE Systems who helps nations, governments and businesses around the world defend themselves against cyber crime, reduce their risk in the connected world, comply with regulation, and transform their operations. We’re a consultancy and products business and employ smart, motivated individuals who work together across a range of projects and products. You’ll get to work on a variety of different systems for different customers throughout your career with us. We’re passionate about Diversity and Inclusion in our workforce and the people you’ll work with will reflect this. 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.

Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence

We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we’re working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well‑being.

Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential.