FinOps Implementation Consultant

IMPACT STAFFING INTERNATIONAL; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

7 paid holidays

Job summary

A leading staffing agency seeks a FinOps Implementation Consultant for a hybrid role in Texas. This position will provide an opportunity to build a new FinOps practice while advising enterprise clients on optimizing cloud costs. Key responsibilities include leading IBM Cloudability implementations and guiding financial governance strategies. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in FinOps, strong cloud billing knowledge, and excellent communication skills. The role includes travel and offers potential for full-time conversion.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in FinOps or cloud financial optimization required.
• Hands-on experience in implementing IBM Cloudability.
• Strong understanding of AWS, Azure, and GCP billing models.
• Experience with Kubernetes cost visibility tools is a plus.
• Proficiency with Linux, YAML, Helm, and CLI‑based deployments.
• Familiarity with IT financial management, budgeting, and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead IBM Cloudability implementation for enterprise clients.
• Consult with IT and finance teams to align cloud and financial objectives.
• Design FinOps strategies and reporting structures.
• Present findings to senior leadership and executives.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities and establish sustainable FinOps operating models.
• Provide hands‑on training, documentation, and knowledge transfer to client teams.
• Support presales activities including solution positioning and scoping.
• Stay current with FinOps best practices and Cloudability updates.
• Contribute to long‑term FinOps practice vision and team growth.

Skills

FinOps

Cloud cost management

IBM Cloudability

Communication skills

Problem-solving

YAML

Helm

CLI deployments

Executive communication

Tools

Kubernetes

Linux

YAML

Helm

CLI-based deployments

Job description

FinOps Implementation Consultant (Founding Hire)

Hybrid (DFW Metroplex Preferred) | Texas or nearby states considered with travel expectations

Contract‑to‑Hire: 3–6 Month

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled FinOps Implementation Consultant to serve as the founding hire for a growing FinOps practice. This role is both technical and consultative, focused on helping enterprise clients bridge the gap between IT and Finance to better manage, optimize, and govern cloud services spend.

This individual will lead end‑to‑end implementations of IBM Cloudability, act as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders, and support functional presales efforts. The role is designed to evolve into a FinOps Practice Lead position, with responsibility for building, mentoring, and managing an internal FinOps team over time.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who can operate comfortably at both the technical and executive levels, translating complex cloud cost data into actionable business insights.

This role is perfect for a senior FinOps or cloud cost optimization professional ready to step into a foundational leadership position. The long‑term vision is for this individual to grow into a FinOps Practice Lead, building and managing a high‑performing internal team while continuing to serve as a trusted advisor to enterprise clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end‑to‑end implementation of IBM Cloudability for enterprise clients, including technical integration, configuration, and optimization.
• Serve as a consultative partner to client IT, engineering, and finance teams, helping align cloud usage with financial governance and business objectives.
• Design FinOps strategies, tagging and allocation models, and reporting structures to enable accurate chargeback, showback, and cost visibility.
• Present findings, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership and C‑level executives.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities and help clients establish sustainable FinOps operating models.
• Provide hands‑on training, documentation, and knowledge transfer to client teams.
• Support functional presales activities, including solution positioning, scoping, and client presentations.
• Stay current with FinOps best practices, Cloudability product updates, and cloud cost optimization trends.
• Contribute to the long‑term vision of the FinOps practice, including process development and team growth.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in FinOps, cloud cost management, or cloud financial optimization.
• Hands‑on experience implementing and configuring IBM Cloudability from a technical standpoint.
• Strong understanding of public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their billing and cost models.
• Experience with Kubernetes cost visibility tools such as Kubecost is a plus.
• Proficiency with Linux, YAML, Helm, and CLI‑based deployments.
• Familiarity with IT financial management, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage both technical teams and executive leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate data into business value.
• Consultative mindset with experience advising enterprise clients.
• Comfortable operating independently as a founding role and shaping a new practice.
• Interest in mentoring, leading, and growing a team over time.

Location & Travel

• DFW metroplex candidates preferred with a hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote).
• Candidates based in Texas or nearby states considered, with the ability to travel to the office one week per month. Client travel estimated at approximately 25–30%, including ad‑hoc client meetings.

Employment Details

• Initial 3–6 month contract with intent to convert to full‑time employment.
• Upon conversion, benefits include: medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) plan (no employer match at this time); 2 weeks of PTO; 7 paid holidays.

Location: Plano, TX (Hybrid). Compensation: commensurate with experience.