FinOps Expert – Cloud Cost Optimization & Governance

FinOps Weekly; Lisboa; Híbrido; EUR 55 000 - 85 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

FinOps Weekly in Lisbon is seeking a seasoned FinOps Expert to lead cloud cost governance and financial management across AWS, Azure, and GCP. You will partner with Finance, Product, Engineering and Operations to improve spend visibility, forecasting, allocation, and chargeback/showback models.

The role focuses on turning cloud spend data into actionable recommendations, building dashboards in Power BI, and driving cost optimisation initiatives within a hybrid work environment.

Qualificações

• Proven experience in FinOps/Cloud Financial Management.
• Ability to turn cloud cost data into actionable recommendations.
• Experience with AWS, Azure and/or GCP billing models and cost structures.
• Experience building dashboards and reports in BI tools.

Responsabilidades

• Partner with Finance, Product Management, Engineering, and Operations to improve cloud cost visibility.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cost allocation, and governance processes.
• Analyse cloud spend data to identify trends and savings opportunities.
• Build and maintain cost reports, dashboards, and KPI monitoring.
• Present analysis and recommendations to technical and business audiences.

Conhecimentos

FinOps

Cloud Cost Optimisation

Cloud Financial Management

AWS/Azure/GCP cost models

Data analysis

Advanced Excel

Power BI

KPI monitoring

Stakeholder management

Ferramentas

Power BI

Excel

IBM Cloudability

Descrição da oferta de emprego

# FinOps Expert – Cloud Cost Optimization & GovernanceLisbonFinOpsNot Specified29/07/2026OtherHybridFavorite## Job Description## About the RoleThis role focuses on cloud financial management and cost optimisation within IT environments. Its purpose is to improve cloud spend visibility, financial accountability, and decision-making across the organisation.You will work closely with Finance, Product Management, Engineering, and Operations to support budgeting, forecasting, allocation, and governance processes. The role also involves helping product and engineering teams identify and implement cloud cost optimisation initiatives.FinanceA key part of the position is turning complex cloud cost data into clear, actionable recommendations for both technical and business stakeholders. The work spans AWS, Microsoft Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform environments.## Key Responsibilities– Partner with Finance, Product Management, Engineering, and Operations to improve cloud cost visibility and accountability. – Support product and engineering teams in identifying and implementing cloud cost optimisation initiatives. – Analyse cloud spend data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for savings. – Build and maintain cost reports, dashboards, and KPI monitoring. – Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, cost allocation, and financial governance processes. – Support chargeback/showback models and cloud governance practices. – Present analysis and recommendations to technical and business audiences.## Required Skills– Proven experience in FinOps, Cloud Financial Management, Cloud Cost Optimisation, or IT Financial Management. – Strong understanding of cloud cost management principles, including budgeting, forecasting, cost allocation, chargeback/showback, and optimisation. – Experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including billing models and cost structures. – Experience supporting product and engineering teams on cloud cost optimisation initiatives. – Ability to work across Finance, Product Management, Engineering, and Operations. – Experience with cloud cost reporting, financial analysis, and KPI monitoring. – Strong analytical skills and experience working with large datasets. – Hands-on experience with FinOps tools. – Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. – Experience creating dashboards and reports in Power BI. – Experience with budget planning, forecasting, and financial governance models in IT environments. – Familiarity with cloud governance frameworks and best practices. – Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. – Fluent English.Finance## Preferred Skills– Experience in large enterprise environments or global organisations. – Previous exposure to cloud transformation initiatives. – Knowledge of IT asset management, cost accounting, or technology financial operations. – Familiarity with product finance processes and cloud cost recharge mechanisms. – FinOps Foundation certification. – AWS, Azure, or GCP certifications. – Experience with IBM Cloudability or similar cloud cost management platforms.## Cloud Platforms & Technologies– \*\*Cloud Providers:\*\* AWS; Microsoft Azure; Google Cloud Platform (GCP) – \*\*FinOps Platforms:\*\* IBM Cloudability; other cloud cost management platforms – \*\*Reporting & BI:\*\* Microsoft Excel; Power BI## FinOps Responsibilities– Cloud cost budgeting, forecasting, and financial governance. – Cost allocation and chargeback/showback support. – Cloud cost optimisation and spend reduction initiatives. – Cloud cost reporting, KPI monitoring, and financial analysis. – Identification of spend trends, anomalies, and optimisation opportunities. – Improvement of cloud cost transparency and financial accountability. – Application of cloud governance frameworks and best practices.## Benefits– Long-term projects with national and international context. – Opportunities to grow technically and professionally.## Why You Might Be InterestedThis opportunity is well suited to professionals with FinOps or cloud financial management experience who want to work across Finance, Product Management, Engineering, and Operations. It combines cloud cost analysis, reporting, governance, and optimisation work across AWS, Azure, and GCP. The role also offers long-term projects and room to develop both technically and professionally.