Cloud FinOps Consultant

This position is responsible for the design and implementation of FinOps framework, governance, KPI,dashboards to monitor cloud spending across all public and private cloud providers
The following key activities will be performed by this role:

• Design, develop and maintain reports, Dashboards, and KPIs
• Support the cloud budget and monthly forecast process, collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Monitor cloud consumption, detect cost anomalies, perform root cause analysis, and escalate anomalies to top management
• Analyze and report cloud consumption across multiple cloud platforms and multiple Business Units and produce meaningful insights from Cloud usage monitoring tools
• Provide financial analysis and guidance to calculate Unit Economics
• Assist and collaborate with cross-functional teams on Business Unit on understanding their cloud spend and achieving their FinOps objectives
• Collaborate closely with Procurement in defining commitment discounts.
• Work closely with Finance teams to accurately forecast cloud spend and evolve the budgeting and forecasting process and tooling as necessary
• Assist in creating training material and conduct training on Cloud FinOps for various teams
• Serve as a FinOps ambassador throughout the organization.

Background, Experience & Expected Skills:

• Knowledge and understanding of Public Cloud pricing schemes
• Experience with native and 3rd party Public Cloud cost management & advisory tools(Cloudability, AWS Cost Explorer, AWS Trusted Advisor, Azure Advisor, GCP Recommenderetc.)
• High proficiency with MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to develop and maintain strong internal and client relationships
• FinOps Certified Practitioner
• Certification in AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Understanding of the core Finance & Accounting principles, a basic understanding of the accounting processes (budgeting, accruals, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and practical experience with SQL, Python
• Experience with data analysis and data visualization tools (PowerBI, BigQuery, Excel etc.)