FinOps Specialist - Cloud Cost Optimization & Governance

Stifel; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stifel is a global wealth management and investment banking firm committed to innovation and client outcomes. The FinOps Specialist will partner with technology, finance, and business stakeholders to operationalize FinOps practices and maximize the business value of cloud investments.

You'll work across AWS, Azure, and other platforms, helping with cost governance, forecasting, and dashboards, while staying current with FinOps frameworks and cloud pricing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1+ year of experience in cloud financial management, IT finance, cloud operations, or a related discipline; relevant internship experience, coursework, or certifications will also be considered.
• Preferred: Exposure to cloud cost management and optimization in multi-cloud or SaaS environments.

Responsibilities

• Support cloud financial management and cost optimization across multi-cloud and SaaS environments.
• Assist in maintaining cost governance frameworks, forecasting and showback reports.
• Identify optimization opportunities and support data-driven decision-making to maximize cloud investments.
• Collaborate with technology, finance, and business stakeholders to drive accountability and transparency in cloud spend.

Skills

FinOps fundamentals

Cloud pricing knowledge

Data analysis

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

AWS Cost Explorer

Azure Cost Management

GCP Billing

Job description

Stifel is a global wealth management and investment banking firm committed to innovation and client outcomes. The FinOps Specialist will partner with technology, finance, and business stakeholders to operationalize FinOps practices and maximize the business value of cloud investments.

You'll work across AWS, Azure, and other platforms, helping with cost governance, forecasting, and dashboards, while staying current with FinOps frameworks and cloud pricing.