Senior / Manager Cloud FinOps (Based in Malaysia)

Starhub; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Starhub Ltd seeks a Senior Cloud FinOps Lead based in Kuala Lumpur to drive cloud cost management and optimization across AWS and Azure. You will lead cost governance, reporting, and collaboration with Finance and IT to cut waste and improve efficiency.

The role requires deep technical cost expertise, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to implement scalable cost-saving strategies using AWS tools and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience across cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure).
• Experience with capacity forecasting, cloud cost optimization techniques, financial reporting, and workflow management in large service environments.
• Understanding of cloud providers, platforms and workload patterns; familiarity with cloud billing impact on TCO.
• Ability to develop effective reporting schemes/metrics to control usage and billing.

Responsibilities

• Analyze AWS cloud costs to identify trends, inefficiencies and savings opportunities.
• Develop and implement cost optimization strategies (rightsizing resources, reserved instances, savings plans).
• Review and manage AWS resources to ensure efficient utilization.
• Evaluate AWS pricing models (on-demand, spot, reserved) based on workloads.
• Generate detailed cost reports and forecasts for stakeholders.
• Define and enforce cloud cost governance policies across the org.
• Define cost KPIs and track performance against benchmarks.
• Configure and use AWS tools and third-party cost management solutions.
• Collaborate with application owners, Finance and IT to optimize cloud costs.
• Stay updated with AWS features and cost management best practices.

Skills

Cloud cost management

AWS

Azure

Cost optimization

Reporting/Forecasting

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

AWS Cost Explorer

Trusted Advisor

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Senior / Manager Cloud FinOps (Based in Malaysia)

Date: 27 Jul 2026

Location:

Kuala Lumpur

Job Description

As a Cloud FinOps Lead, you are responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive framework for cloud cost management. You must possess strong technical expertise and be deeply familiar with public clouds (AWS, Azure) to effectively drive cost optimization initiatives.

This role requires leading efforts to adopt the latest AWS strategies for cost savings. The cost-saving initiatives must be cloud-agnostic, capable of identifying optimization opportunities, distinguishing critical from non-critical workloads and providing recommendations to expedite savings.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze Cloud Spending: Continuously monitor and analyze AWS cloud costs to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for cost savings.
• Cost Optimization Strategies: Develop and implement strategies to optimize AWS cloud costs, including rightsizing resources, leveraging reserved instances, savings plans, and eliminating unused resources.
• Resource Management: Review and manage AWS resources to ensure efficient utilization while aligning with organizational needs and cost objectives.
• Pricing Model Analysis: Evaluate and recommend suitable AWS pricing models (e.g., on-demand, spot instances, reserved instances) based on workload requirements and cost-efficiency considerations.
• Reporting: Generate detailed cost reports and forecasts, offering actionable insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Cost Governance: Define, establish, and enforce policies and best practices for cloud cost management across the organization.
• Performance KPIs: Define cloud cost performance KPIs and ensure regular tracking and reporting against agreed benchmarks.
• Tool Implementation: Configure and utilize AWS tools and third-party solutions such as AWS Cost Explorer, Trusted Advisor, and cloud management platforms for effective cost management.
• Collaboration: Build strong working relationships with application owners, Finance, and other teams to understand cloud usage patterns and develop cost-effective solutions. Proactively engage with IS and business communities as a visible ambassador of IT initiatives.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with the latest AWS features, cost management tools, and industry best practices to enhance cost optimization strategies continuously.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience with one/more public/private cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, etc.).

Experience with capacity forecasting, cloud cost optimization techniques, financial reporting, and workflow management in a large service operations environment. Familiarity with monitoring and reporting tools/APIs.

Understanding of cloud providers, platforms and configurations and familiarity with workload usage/consumption patterns on cloud.

Good understanding of billing on cloud platforms (incl. impact of usage patterns on TCO)

Ability to develop effective reporting schemes/metrics to maintain strong control on usage and billing of cloud services.

Ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders (across IS, finance, business functions) and proactively identify opportunities for service improvement.

Demonstrated skills in working across multi-functional teams to bring increased business value through seeing the bigger picture, collaboration and alignment of diverse needs

AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification preferred