Cloud Cost Optimization Lead

8002 Accenture Inc Company; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 3,757,000 - 5,636,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Cloud Cost Optimization Lead to drive spend efficiency across multiple cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP). The role emphasizes forecasting, cost allocation, and FinOps tooling, partnering with finance and engineering teams to ensure value-driven decisions.

The ideal candidate brings 5–7 years in FinOps or cloud financial management, plus strong analytical and communication skills, with a track record of cost savings in large-scale environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., FinOps Certified Practitioner, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead cloud cost optimization initiatives across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Develop forecasting models to support budgeting and financial planning.
• Design advanced cost allocation models for business units, products and services.
• Use FinOps tools to monitor, analyze, and report cloud financials and guide tool enhancements.
• Communicate insights and recommendations to executives and stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement of FinOps processes and governance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Excel

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Certifications (FinOps)

AWS Cloud Practitioner

Tools

CloudHealth

Cloudability

Apptio

Job description

Accenture is seeking a Cloud Cost Optimization Lead to drive spend efficiency across multiple cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP). The role emphasizes forecasting, cost allocation, and FinOps tooling, partnering with finance and engineering teams to ensure value-driven decisions.

The ideal candidate brings 5–7 years in FinOps or cloud financial management, plus strong analytical and communication skills, with a track record of cost savings in large-scale environments.