Senior Cloud FinOps Architect

Elios Talent; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking technology studio is seeking a Senior Cloud FinOps Architect to lead financial operations in a fast-scaling cloud environment. The successful candidate will govern data foundations for cloud cost analytics, implement budgetary strategies, and partner with engineering and finance teams. With a focus on delivering insights and measurable savings, this role demands over 10 years of relevant experience and expertise in SQL, scripting, and data orchestration tools. This position values collaboration and innovation, enabling impactful contributions to the organization's cloud operating model.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in FinOps, Cloud, FP&A, or Platform Engineering.
• 5+ years hands-on with AWS cost data.
• Strong SQL and scripting experience, preferably in Python.
• Experience with BI tools and FinOps/TBM platforms.

Responsibilities

• Own CUR/usage pipelines and govern datasets.
• Build a trustworthy, scalable FinOps data layer.
• Establish showback/chargeback processes.
• Deliver variance analyses and forecasting models.
• Partner with platform engineering to land savings opportunities.
• Mentor team members in FinOps best practices.

Skills

SQL

Scripting (Python preferred)

Cloud cost data (CUR, CE, Budgets)

Data orchestration tools (Glue, Lambda, dbt, Airflow)

BI tools (Power BI, QuickSight, Looker)

Education

FinOps Certified Practitioner/Professional

AWS Cloud Practitioner/Solutions Architect

Job description

Senior Cloud FinOps Architect

We are seeking a Senior Cloud FinOps Architect to lead the financial, architectural, and operational rigor of a fast-scaling cloud environment.

In this role, you will design and govern the data foundation for cloud cost analytics, establish accountability frameworks, optimize spend at scale, and partner with engineering, finance, and leadership to convert cloud usage into meaningful insights and measurable savings. You’ll set technical direction, implement best practices aligned to the FinOps Framework, and serve as a mentor within a growing FinOps function.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and govern CUR/usage pipelines, schemas, SLAs, and FOCUS-aligned datasets
• Ensure 99%+ allocation accuracy through tagging/account strategies
• Build and maintain a trustworthy, scalable FinOps data layer supporting dashboards and insights
• Establish showback/chargeback processes with monthly billings and dispute resolution
• Deliver variance analyses, unit economics KPIs, and driver-based forecasting models
• Develop role-based dashboards and quarterly narratives for executives
• Create playbooks and automation for rightsizing, scheduling, egress patterns, and storage tiering
• Partner with platform engineering to land savings opportunities and track verified results
• Lead anomaly response, spike triage, incident reviews, and preventive guardrails
• Own SP/RI/CUD planning, renewals, utilization targets, and commercial negotiations
• Define tagging standards, budgets, alerts, and policy-as-code controls
• Drive adherence through monitoring, measurement, and corrective actions
• Set OKRs, manage FinOps backlogs, and run ceremonies that drive momentum
• Mentor team members and guide adoption of Inform → Optimize → Operate best practices
• Foster a high-performing community of practice across engineering and finance

Qualifications

• 10+ years across FinOps, Cloud, FP&A, or Platform Engineering
• 5+ years hands‑on with AWS cost data (CUR, CE, Budgets)
• Strong SQL and scripting experience (Python preferred)
• Expertise with data orchestration tools (Glue, Lambda, dbt, Airflow)
• Demonstrated ownership of commitment strategies (SP/RI/CUD) for large‑scale spend ($>50M)
• Experience with BI tools (Power BI, QuickSight, Looker) and FinOps/TBM platforms
• Preferred certifications: FinOps Certified Practitioner/Professional; AWS Cloud Practitioner/Solutions Architect

Nice to Have

• Experience with Azure/GCP billing, Snowflake/Databricks optimization, Apptio/TBM
• Familiarity with Cloud Custodian, Terraform, procurement, or accounting processes (SOX, accruals)

About Us

We are a forward‑thinking, people‑first technology studio focused on building clarity, efficiency, and operational excellence across cloud environments. Our teams combine deep cloud expertise with financial discipline to help organizations scale responsibly and intelligently.

Collaboration, transparency, and craftsmanship are at the core of our approach—enabling high‑impact work that delivers both immediate value and long‑term sustainability.

Why Join Us

Join a team where your FinOps expertise directly shapes strategy, savings, and engineering efficiency. You’ll lead high‑visibility initiatives, collaborate with top cloud and finance practitioners, and elevate an organization’s entire cloud operating model. We value autonomy, innovation, and the ability to turn complexity into clarity—empowering you to make a meaningful, measurable impact every day.