FinOps Lead — Cloud Cost Optimization & AI Forecasting

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC); Miami (FL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking a FinOps leader who bridges finance, engineering, and operations to align cloud investments with maximum business value. This strategic and hands-on role defines cloud financial management roadmaps and implements cost reduction measures.

The ideal candidate brings 8–12+ years of cloud FinOps experience, proven cost savings, and strong data analytics using SQL/PowerBI. The position offers full-time, contract, or project-based engagements with travel up to 80% and a

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 - demonstrated cost optimization at scale in any large enterprise is the primary qualifier.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Computer Science, or MIS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive FinOps strategies aligned with business and mission goals, detailing frameworks, processes, and governance.
• 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 - including guardrails to prevent unnecessary resource allocation.
• Drive automation and transparency in cost reporting, anomaly detection, and forecasting - providing real-time visibility into cloud spend across mission partners.
• Build ROI models and cost reduction business cases that quantify optimization impact for executive audiences.
• Integrate findings into A&M's broader engagement scope and deliverables.
• Support practice development through internal training, content creation, and people development.

Skills

Cloud cost management

FinOps

Data analytics

SQL

PowerBI

AI analytics

Forecasting

Governance

Cost optimization

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Finance/CS/MIS preferred

Tools

AWS Cost Explorer

Azure Cost Management

GCP Billing

Apptio

Flexera

Cloud Health

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking a FinOps leader who bridges finance, engineering, and operations to align cloud investments with maximum business value. This strategic and hands-on role defines cloud financial management roadmaps and implements cost reduction measures.

The ideal candidate brings 8–12+ years of cloud FinOps experience, proven cost savings, and strong data analytics using SQL/PowerBI. The position offers full-time, contract, or project-based engagements with travel up to 80% and a