Lumen Solutions Group Inc. ยท 3 months ago
FinOps-Cloud Financial Operations Analyst
Lumen Solutions Group Inc. is seeking a FinOps-Cloud Financial Operations Analyst to oversee financial operations and governance across multiple cloud platforms, primarily AWS and Azure. The role involves optimizing cloud spending, implementing governance strategies, and managing cloud financial reporting.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Develop and implement FinOps strategies to optimize cloud spending across AWS, Azure, and GCP, including but not limited to monitoring and analyzing cloud usage patterns to identify areas for optimization
Assist in the design, improvement and enforcement of cloud governance policies and best practices
Assist in the management of cloud financial reporting, including cost allocation, show-back, and chargeback systems and forecasting models
Collaborate with various teams to identify cost-saving opportunities, asset management strategies and improve cloud resource utilization
Provide expert guidance on cloud cost optimization and governance to stakeholders at all levels
Stay current with the latest cloud technologies, FinOps practices, and industry best practices
Organize and document technical requirements and create technical design specifications sizing technical requirements related to incoming infrastructure requests
Qualification
Required
Financial Operations and Governance across multiple cloud platforms, primarily AWS and Azure, with some exposure to GCP
Develop and implement FinOps strategies to optimize cloud spending across AWS, Azure, and GCP, including but not limited to monitoring and analyzing cloud usage patterns to identify areas for optimization
Assist in the design, improvement and enforcement of cloud governance policies and best practices
Assist in the management of cloud financial reporting, including cost allocation, show-back, and chargeback systems and forecasting models
Collaborate with various teams to identify cost-saving opportunities, asset management strategies and improve cloud resource utilization
Provide expert guidance on cloud cost optimization and governance to stakeholders at all levels
Stay current with the latest cloud technologies, FinOps practices, and industry best practices
Organize and document technical requirements and create technical design specifications sizing technical requirements related to incoming infrastructure requests
Experience with cloud management and FinOps tools (preferably Apptio and CloudAbility)
Must have a strong understanding of AWS & Azure Cloud resources
Strong understanding of cloud pricing models and cost management strategies
Successful experience with managing multiple projects supporting multiple internal customers concurrently
Proven track record of implementing successful FinOps and governance initiatives
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong understanding of cloud financial management principles and FinOps practices, such as FinOps Framework
Proficiency in analyzing complex cloud billing data and creating actionable insights
Experience in a large enterprise or multi-cloud environment
Preferred
FinOps Certified Practitioner preferred but not required