Senior FinOps Engineer Unified Support
Job Summary
The Senior FinOps Engineer is responsible for optimizing governing and evolving the financial operations of IFS cloud services with primary focus on Microsoft Azure and supporting awareness of multi-cloud and AI-related technology consumption where relevant.
This role goes beyond traditional cost reporting. It is responsible for driving technology value enabling financial accountability and supporting data-driven decision-making across engineering operations finance and leadership teams. The successful candidate will lead FinOps practices across cloud spend visibility forecasting budgeting allocation optimization commitment management and governance while also helping IFS adopt AI-enabled FinOps capabilities automation and modern reporting standards.
The ideal candidate will combine strong Azure FinOps expertise with a proactive mindset for automation analytics stakeholder engagement and the adoption of AI and AI-adjacent technologies in support operations.
Responsibilities
- Own and improve FinOps practices for Azure including cost visibility allocation forecasting budgeting and optimization.
- Monitor cloud spend usage trends and anomalies and recommend corrective actions.
- Drive cost optimization through Reserved Instances Savings Plans and other commercial levers.
- Partner with engineering operations and architecture teams to design cost-efficient scalable solutions.
- Establish and maintain FinOps governance including tagging budgets guardrails and cost ownership.
- Improve cost data quality transparency and reporting across cloud services.
- Deliver clear financial and operational insights to stakeholders including leadership. Automate FinOps reporting controls and workflows using scripting and platform tools.
- Work on AI-powered FinOps automation solutions for repetitive activities such as budget monitoring spend review follow-ups and optimization tracking.
- Help govern AI-related cloud spend through visibility budgeting tagging and efficiency tracking.
- Mentoring/guiding other team members and promoting FinOps best practices across teams.
Qualifications :
Required
- Bachelors degree in information technology Computer Science Computer Engineering Information Systems Finance Business Administration or a related field.
- 5 years of total professional experience with 3 years in cloud financial management FinOps cloud operations cloud governance or a related discipline.
- Azure certification such as AZ-900 and/or AZ-104 or comparable practical experience.
- Equivalent AWS/GCP certifications.
Preferred
- FinOps Certified Practitioner (FOCP).
- FinOps Certified FOCUS Analyst or familiarity with FOCUS-based cost and usage data concepts.
- Exposure to AWS and/or GCP cost management concepts.
- Experience in presenting FinOps outcomes to leadership and influencing decision-making through business-focused insights.
Preferred Skills
- Strong expertise in Azure FinOps including cost analysis optimization budgeting forecasting commitment planning and reporting.
- Good understanding of modern FinOps principles including accountability collaboration governance unit economics/value orientation and continuous optimization.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams spanning engineering operations finance and business stakeholders.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to explain technical and financial topics clearly.
- Experience driving operational improvements through automation standardization and process enhancement.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities across operational and strategic activities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with high attention to detail.
Additional Information :
We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community we drive innovation strengthen connections and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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