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KPMG US · 2 days ago

FinOps Practitioner

Winston-Salem, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

KPMG is a well-regarded firm providing audit, tax, and advisory services, and they are seeking a FinOps Practitioner to join their Digital Nexus technology organization. The role focuses on identifying cost-saving opportunities in cloud financial management and requires expertise in cloud platforms and financial modeling to optimize costs and support strategic improvements.

Financial Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Identify and execute technical cost-saving opportunities through rightsizing, Reserved Instance/Savings Plan management, workload modernization, and automation

Apply deep technical expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), including pricing models, billing structures, and optimization strategies; Leverage FinOps tools such as CloudHealth, Cloudability, Flexera CCM, AWS Cost Explorer, and Azure Cost Management to monitor and optimize cloud costs

Implement automation for cost reporting and optimization workflows; demonstrate architectural understanding of cost drivers for core services (compute, storage, database, serverless) and implement workload modernization strategies

Regularly log into Azure, AWS, and GCP portals to track and monitor cost anomalies, variances, and trends; proactive in identifying misalignments with expected costs and escalate discrepancies promptly to ensure financial accountability and adherence to budget forecasts

Utilize advanced financial modeling and business acumen to build models, interpret data, and provide actionable recommendations that drive cost optimization and strategic improvements; perform detailed financial analysis for technology evaluation, risk analytics, and alignment with future-state architecture and strategic initiatives

Present modeling results and insights to executive leadership for informed decision-making; collaborate with engineering, finance, and sourcing teams to ensure requirements are met, while working on vendor agreements and monitoring compliance with contractual obligations

Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualification

Cloud financial managementCost optimizationAWSAzureGCPFinOps toolsAutomationScriptingAdvanced Excel skillsData analysisDashboard buildingFinancial modeling

Required

Minimum five years of practical experience in cloud financial management, cost optimization, and FinOps practices across multi-cloud environments

Demonstrated advanced knowledge in AWS, Azure, and GCP, including cost monitoring, anomaly detection, and usage analysis through cloud portals

Strong knowledge of cloud pricing models and cost drivers for compute, storage, networking, and serverless services; Proficiency with FinOps tools (CloudHealth, Cloudability, AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management)

Experience with automation and scripting (Python, PowerShell) for reporting and cost optimization workflows; advanced Excel skills for data analysis

Ability to build dashboards and reports connected to AWS CUR, Azure Cost Management exports, and GCP BigQuery billing tables, including row-level security, scheduled refresh, and cost-trend visualizations

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)