Senior FinOps Engineer: Cloud Cost Optimization Leader

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

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.