Cloud Consultant

Job Description SummaryPurpose of the role: FinOps Specialist will be responsible for managing and optimizing cloud financial operations, focusing on cost reduction, cloud waste management, and efficient cloud resource utilization across platforms such as Azure and AWS. This role involves leading company-wide initiatives, conducting training, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring a seamless handover to the internal Capita FinOps team.Job DescriptionWhat you'll be doingLead Cloud Waste Management and Cost Optimization: Drive initiatives focused on reducing cloud waste and costs by identifying inefficiencies and implementing best practices across group technology and divisionsCollaborate with Stakeholders: Engage with cloud subscription owners, finance teams, engineering teams, and executive leadership to implement changes, ensure compliance, and align cloud spending with business goalsConduct Workshops and FAQ Sessions: Upskill internal stakeholders on cloud financial management and cost-saving measures through workshops and FAQ sessionsAnalyse Cloud Utilization: Provide detailed analysis of cloud resource utilisation, summarising findings on usage patterns and wastage, and implementing tactical and strategic levers for cost-saving opportunitiesDevelop and Document Processes: Create comprehensive documentation of processes, policies, and cloud cost governance strategies, ensuring compliance with financial regulationsReporting: Maintain dashboards or reports for tracking cloud costs and providing visibility to stakeholders, in tools such as PowerBISupport Handover Process: Collaborate with the Project Manager to prepare and execute the handover plan to the newly hired internal Capita FinOps team, including conducting upskilling sessionsNegotiate and Think Strategically: Negotiate cloud service contracts and pricing with vendors and think strategically about cloud cost management’s impact on business objectivesMonitor Performance Metrics: Define and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cloud cost efficiency, budget adherence, and continuous improvementWhat we're looking forProven Experience: Demonstrable experience in cloud financial management, particularly in cost optimisation and reductionTechnical Proficiency: Strong understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and their cost management features, alongside proficiency in FinOps tools such as Azure Cost Advisor and AWS Cost ExplorerLeadership and Coordination: Ability to lead and coordinate efforts across various teams and divisions within the organisationOutstanding Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to conduct workshops, present findings, and engage effectively with all levels of the businessCost Governance and Compliance: Experience in establishing and enforcing cloud cost governance policies, ensuring compliance with financial regulationsResults-Driven: Pragmatic and results-oriented, with a focus on quickly and iteratively realising cost savingsStrategic and Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities, think strategically, and implement them effectivelyStakeholder Management: Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring alignment between cloud spending and business objectivesContinuous Learning and Mentorship: Commitment to staying updated with the latest FinOps practices, with a willingness to mentor others in cloud financial managementWorking at Scale: Must have experience of operating in a global organisation and at scale.EssentialExperience in recommending and selecting finops toolsExperience with Reserved Instance purchasing across AWS/AzureExperience setting up a team to manage FinOps including necessary FinOps frameworksHave acted as the point of contact for an organisation for FinOps queries and ResponsibilitiesDesirableExperience with CloudHealth, Lucidity & Prosperops, Azure Cost Advisor and AWS Cost ExplorerWhat’s in it for youA competitive basic salary23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leaveThe opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choiceCompany matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty moreVoluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technologyAccess to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platformOpportunity to gain additional qualifications through our Learning Academy or apprenticeships to help develop your career