Senior Cloud FinOps Architect: Drive Savings & Insights

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

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.