FinOps Leader: AI‑Driven Cloud Cost Optimization

Alvarez & Marsal; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking a FinOps leader to bridge finance, engineering, and operations, aligning cloud investments with maximum business value. You will define roadmaps, implement governance, and drive cost-optimization initiatives across large-scale deployments in a results-driven consulting environment.

The role emphasizes AI-enabled cost analytics, KPI development, and transparent reporting, with opportunities across full-time, contract, and project-based engagements.

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 required; Finance, Computer Science, or MIS preferred.
• Comfortable with travel up to 80%.
• Full-time, contract, and project-based engagements available.

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.

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking a FinOps leader to bridge finance, engineering, and operations, aligning cloud investments with maximum business value. You will define roadmaps, implement governance, and drive cost-optimization initiatives across large-scale deployments in a results-driven consulting environment.

The role emphasizes AI-enabled cost analytics, KPI development, and transparent reporting, with opportunities across full-time, contract, and project-based engagements.