FinOps Specialist: Cloud Cost Optimization & Strategy - Remote

Global Business Ser. 4u; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Business Ser. 4u is seeking a FinOps Specialist to optimize cloud costs and drive financial efficiency. The role requires deep CSP knowledge and strong communication to present strategies to executives and finance teams.

The ideal candidate will analyze cloud usage, identify cost-saving opportunities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate budgeting and forecasting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, CS, or similar.
• Deep familiarity with at least one CSP (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong cloud technology knowledge including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS.
• Proven cloud analysis and optimization experience.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth cloud analysis to identify optimization and cost efficiency opportunities.
• Develop deep understanding of CSP technologies and stay updated on developments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data on cloud usage and spending.
• Identify and recommend cost-saving measures and operational improvements.
• Present findings and recommendations to executives, finance, and technical teams.
• Monitor and track cloud spending for discrepancies or anomalies.
• Work with finance and procurement to ensure budgeting and forecasting of cloud costs.
• Stay informed about industry trends and FinOps practices.

Skills

Cloud analysis

Cost optimization

CSP familiarity

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Budgeting basics

Team collaboration

FinOps certs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, CS, or related field

Tools

Job description

Global Business Ser. 4u is seeking a FinOps Specialist to optimize cloud costs and drive financial efficiency. The role requires deep CSP knowledge and strong communication to present strategies to executives and finance teams.

The ideal candidate will analyze cloud usage, identify cost-saving opportunities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate budgeting and forecasting.