FinOps Engineer

FinOps Specialist Remote Occasional travel to London or Derbyshire Offices £65,000 - £75,000

FinOps, Azure, Cloud Licensing, Cost Optimisations, Forecasting & Budgeting Tooling

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated FinOps Specialist to lead the efficient and cost-effective management of our Azure-based cloud infrastructure. This strategic role involves continuous monitoring of cloud expenditure, implementing cost optimisation initiatives, and championing financial accountability across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Cloud Spend Monitoring Track and analyse Azure cloud usage and spending data to uncover cost-saving opportunities
• Cost Optimisation Strategy Design and implement initiatives such as right-sizing, resource tagging and decommissioning unused assets
• Cross-Team Collaboration Partner with finance, operations and technology teams to foster financial responsibility and transparency
• FinOps Tools Deployment Manage cloud governance and FinOps tools to improve cost visibility and control
• Forecasting & Budgeting Produce accurate cost projections and align cloud spend with financial planning
• Anomaly Detection Identify and respond to cost anomalies to prevent unexpected budget spikes
• Reporting & Documentation Prepare clear and comprehensive reports on cloud financial performance and optimisation measures
• Education & Training Advocate best practices across development teams on cost awareness and optimisation techniques
• Azure Policy Implementation Apply and manage Azure Policy controls to enforce governance standards and cost control protocols
• Cost optimation of CI/CD pipelines and working with integrators on cost optimisation.

Regulatory Responsibilities

• Comply with relevant regulatory standards including CQC, GDP, NMC, GPhC and ICO
• Chair or attend relevant governance committees in line with role remit
• Maintain awareness of and adhere to responsibilities relating to Infection Prevention and Control

Technical Skills and Experience

• Cloud Expertise - Extensive hands-on experience managing cost-efficient Azure infrastructure
• AWS Exposure - Familiarity with AWS platforms is a plus
• Forecasting & Budgeting - Proven ability to model and manage accurate cloud financial forecasts
• Collaborative Approach - Track record of working across insourced/outsourced teams across diverse geographies
• FinOps Background - Previous experience in FinOps roles with deep understanding of cost optimisation strategies
• Certifications - Azure certifications (e.g. AZ-104); Power BI credentials are advantageous
• Governance Tools - Experience deploying and managing Azure Policy for cost control and compliance

For immediate consideration please apply now!