Cloud FinOps Strategist: Cost Optimization & Forecasting

BioSpace; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term incentive programs

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Cloud FinOps professional to proactively optimize cloud costs and advise senior leaders on budgeting, forecasting, and spend governance. The role requires collaboration with Finance, Cloud, and Technology teams to define processes and drive cost transparency across multiple business units.

Candidates should have strong analytics, communication, and presentation skills with experience in cloud financial management and relevant tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 7 years of experience in Finance, Economics, or IT.
• Master's degree with 6 years of experience.
• PhD with 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Works with Cloud teams, engineers, and architects to understand cloud use cases and governance needs.
• Identifies trends, savings opportunities, and governance practices; creates visuals to support cloud strategy.
• Partners with Finance, Cloud, and Technology stakeholders to establish cloud financial management processes.

Skills

Financial forecasting

Data analytics

Communication

Problem solving

Executive presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/IT

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Jira

MS Excel

Power BI

SAP R2R

Job description

AbbVie is seeking a Cloud FinOps professional to proactively optimize cloud costs and advise senior leaders on budgeting, forecasting, and spend governance. The role requires collaboration with Finance, Cloud, and Technology teams to define processes and drive cost transparency across multiple business units.

Candidates should have strong analytics, communication, and presentation skills with experience in cloud financial management and relevant tools.