Senior FinOps Engineer

abacus-consulting-3; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

abacus-consulting-3 is seeking a Senior FinOps Engineer to lead cloud financial management initiatives. You will strategize cost optimization across AWS, Azure, and GCP, ensuring efficiency and governance, while fostering cost-awareness across teams.

The role requires 5+ years in FinOps, strong analytical skills, and fluency in Arabic and English to engage diverse stakeholders effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Finance or related field.
• 5+ years in cloud financial management, FinOps, or related roles.
• Expertise in cloud cost management across AWS, Azure and GCP.
• Strong data analysis and financial modeling skills.
• Fluent in Arabic and English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize cloud costs across AWS, Azure and GCP.
• Develop FinOps strategy to improve cost visibility and accountability.
• Create accurate cloud cost forecasts and budgets with finance.
• Design automated reporting using Power BI, Excel, and cloud analytics.
• Establish governance for tagging, cost allocation, and controls.
• Provide cross-functional training to promote cost-conscious culture.

Skills

FinOps leadership

Cloud cost optimization

Analytical skills

Bilingual English Arabic

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelors degree in CS/Engineering/Finance

Tools

Cloudability

Apptio

CloudHealth

AWS Cost Explorer

Power BI

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Location: Kuwait

Experience Level: Senior (5+ Years)
Languages Required: Fluent in Arabic and English (written and spoken)

Role Overview:

We are seeking an accomplished Senior FinOps Engineer to lead cloud financial management initiatives. This pivotal role involves strategizing and implementing cost optimization practices across multi-cloud environments, ensuring financial efficiency, and fostering a culture of cost-awareness within the organization. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in cloud cost management, demonstrate strong analytical capabilities, and excel in cross-functional collaboration. Fluency in both Arabic and English is essential to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cloud Cost Optimization:
  Analyze and monitor cloud expenditures across platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Identify opportunities for cost reduction without compromising performance or reliability, implementing strategies like right-sizing, reserved instances, and efficient resource utilization.
• FinOps Strategy Development:
  Develop and enforce FinOps best practices to enhance cost visibility, accountability, and efficiency. Collaborate with engineering, finance, and product teams to integrate financial considerations into cloud architecture and deployment decisions.
• Budgeting and Forecasting:
  Work closely with finance teams to create accurate cloud cost forecasts and budgets. Implement chargeback/showback mechanisms to allocate costs appropriately and promote responsible resource consumption.
• Reporting and Automation:
  Design and automate comprehensive reporting systems to provide real-time insights into cloud spending. Utilize tools such as Power BI, Excel, and cloud-native analytics platforms to inform stakeholders and drive data-driven decisions.
• Governance and Compliance:
  Establish and maintain governance policies for cloud usage, including tagging strategies, cost allocation models, and compliance with internal financial controls and external regulatory requirements.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Training:
  Act as a liaison between technical and non-technical teams, translating complex financial data into actionable insights. Conduct training sessions to promote a cost-conscious culture and ensure adherence to FinOps principles across the organization.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Educational Background:
  Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related field. Advanced degrees or relevant certifications are advantageous.
• Professional Experience:
  A minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud financial management, FinOps, or related roles, with a proven track record of optimizing cloud costs and implementing financial governance structures.
• Technical Proficiency:
  In-depth knowledge of cloud services and billing models across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Experience with cloud cost management tools such as Cloudability, Apptio, CloudHealth, or AWS Cost Explorer.
• Analytical Skills:
  Strong capability in data analysis and financial modeling, with proficiency in tools like Excel, Google Sheets, and Power BI. Ability to interpret complex datasets and present findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Communication Skills:
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Arabic and English, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences and influence decision-making processes.
• Collaboration and Leadership:
  Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration between finance, engineering, and product departments to achieve financial efficiency goals.
• Problem-Solving Abilities:
  Proactive approach to identifying issues and implementing effective solutions, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation in cloud financial management practices.

Preferred Certifications:

• FinOps Certified Practitioner:
  Demonstrates expertise in cloud financial management and optimization strategies.
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner:
  Validates foundational understanding of AWS cloud services and their cost structures.
• Google Cloud Digital Leader:
  Indicates proficiency in articulating the capabilities of Google Cloud core products and services.
• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900):
  Confirms basic knowledge of Azure cloud services and pricing models.