AI-Driven FinOps Leader: Cloud Cost Optimization

Alvarez & Marsal; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking a FinOps leader to bridge finance, engineering, and operations, aligning cloud investments with maximum business value. You will define cloud financial management roadmaps and design cost avoidance and reduction measures.

Responsibilities include developing comprehensive FinOps strategies, building KPI frameworks, and driving automation for cost reporting and forecasting across mission partners. Travel up to 80% may be required.

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years of professional experience in cloud cost management and FinOps practice development.
• FinOps Practitioner or FinOps Engineer certification strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated 15–30% cloud cost savings delivery on prior engagements.
• Strong data analytics and visualization skills - experience with SQL, PowerBI, or equivalent.
• Federal FinOps experience helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive FinOps strategies aligned with business and mission goals.
• Create and maintain FinOps roadmaps embedding cost-conscious practices into engineering and architecture lifecycles.
• Design KPI frameworks with clear targets and accountability mechanisms to monitor FinOps delivery.
• Establish governance frameworks for tagging, budgeting, and resource accountability.
• Drive automation and transparency in cost reporting, anomaly detection, and forecasting across mission partners.
• Build ROI models and cost reduction business cases for executive audiences.
• Integrate findings into A&M's broader engagement scope and deliverables.
• Support practice development through internal training and content creation.

Skills

Cloud cost management

FinOps

Data analytics

SQL

PowerBI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/CS/MIS

Tools

AWS Cost Explorer

Azure Cost Management

GCP Billing

Apptio

Flexera

CloudHealth

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking a FinOps leader to bridge finance, engineering, and operations, aligning cloud investments with maximum business value. You will define cloud financial management roadmaps and design cost avoidance and reduction measures.

Responsibilities include developing comprehensive FinOps strategies, building KPI frameworks, and driving automation for cost reporting and forecasting across mission partners. Travel up to 80% may be required.