FinOps Implementation Consultant (Founding Hire)

FinOps Weekly; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Impact Staffing International is seeking a FinOps Implementation Consultant to join as the founding hire for a growing FinOps practice in the Dallas area. This hybrid role blends hands-on cloud cost optimization with executive advisory, leading IBM Cloudability deployments for enterprise clients.

You will design cost governance, tagging schemes, and reporting structures, mentor a future team, and support presales activities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in FinOps or cloud cost optimization.
• Experience implementing IBM Cloudability.
• Strong knowledge of AWS/Azure/GCP billing.
• Kubecost knowledge a plus.
• Proficient with Linux, YAML, Helm and CLI deployments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end implementation of IBM Cloudability for enterprise clients, including integration, configuration and optimization.
• Serve as consultative partner to IT, engineering and finance teams to align cloud usage with governance and business objectives.
• Design FinOps strategies, tagging and allocation models, and reporting structures for chargeback/showback and cost visibility.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and 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 presales activities.

Skills

FinOps

Cost management

Executive communication

Cost modeling

Presales support

Team leadership

Tools

IBM Cloudability

Kubecost

Linux

YAML

Helm

CLI

Job description

IMPACT STAFFING INTERNATIONAL# FinOps Implementation Consultant (Founding Hire)## Job DescriptionFinOps Implementation Consultant (Founding Hire) Hybrid (DFW Metroplex Preferred) | Texas or nearby states considered with travel expectations 3–6 Month Contract-to-Hire 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) Two (2) weeks of PTO Seven (7) paid holidays Location: Dallas, TX Company: IMPACT STAFFING INTERNATIONAL Job Link: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4386924536| Map data (C) contributorsLoading...No Records FoundSorry, no records were found. Please adjust your search criteria and try again.Maps failed to loadSorry, unable to load the Maps API.Change LocationFind awesome listings near you!