Azure FinOps Lead: Cloud Cost Strategy & Optimization

Jobtailor; North Carolina; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

CRC Group is seeking a senior FinOps leader to own Azure cost management across its Microsoft Azure estate. You will design cost allocation, run optimization campaigns, and partner with cloud operations to right-size resources.

The role demands deep Azure knowledge, strong SQL/KQL/Python data skills, and proven FinOps results. Expect to lead a team of analysts, drive standardization of cost-models, and deliver forecasting and variance analysis for technology leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, CS, IS, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Minimum of 5 years in cloud financial management, cloud infra, or technology finance
• At least 3 years hands-on with Azure cost management
• Experience owning Azure estate of at least $20M annual spend across multiple enrollments or billing scopes
• Quantifiable, evidenced savings delivered
• Deep knowledge of Azure billing constructs (EA, MCA, SCE, reservations, etc.)
• Month-end close experience including accruals and reconciliation to ERP/GL
• Strong Excel modeling and PowerPoint skills
• Proficiency in Power BI for dashboards
• Experience with FinOps Toolkit and Cost Management APIs

Responsibilities

• Own cloud cost governance and FinOps strategy for Azure estates
• Develop cost allocation, showback models, and forecast accuracy
• Lead monthly accruals, invoice validation, and reconciliation to Workday
• Create board-ready cost materials and executive dashboards
• Mentor FinOps analysts and offshore resources
• Drive education and adoption of FinOps best practices

Skills

Cloud Financial Management

Azure Cost Management + Billing

Financial Modeling in Excel

Power BI

SQL

KQL

Python

Communication

Problem-Solving

Forecasting

ERP Reconciliation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance/Accounting/CS/IS

Tools

Azure Resource Graph

Azure Databricks

ServiceNow

Workday

FOCUS Cost Exports

Azure Policy

Azure Monitor

Job description

CRC Group is seeking a senior FinOps leader to own Azure cost management across its Microsoft Azure estate. You will design cost allocation, run optimization campaigns, and partner with cloud operations to right-size resources.

The role demands deep Azure knowledge, strong SQL/KQL/Python data skills, and proven FinOps results. Expect to lead a team of analysts, drive standardization of cost-models, and deliver forecasting and variance analysis for technology leadership.