FinOps Architect

OneAdvanced are looking for a FinOps Architect specialising in Public and Private Cloud to lead cost management and optimization for AWS, Azure, and private cloud environments. This role involves developing financial strategies, ensuring cost-efficiency, and enhancing financial visibility. The candidate should balance technical expertise with strategic planning to drive cloud operation efficiencies.

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Cloud Financial Strategy:

• Financial Planning: Develop and implement strategies for cloud budgeting and forecasting.
• Cost Management: Create frameworks to optimize resource utilization and reduce costs.
• Financial Modeling: Build models to predict spending and identify savings.

Architecture and Design:

• Cost Optimization Solutions: Design solutions for cost tracking and resource management.
• Best Practices: Promote and implement FinOps best practices.
• Scalability: Ensure financial processes can adapt to business needs.

Governance and Compliance:

• Policy Development: Establish financial management policies and ensure compliance.
• Audit and Compliance: Conduct audits and identify improvement areas.

Collaboration and Leadership:

• Stakeholder Management: Work with engineering, finance, and business teams to align cloud spending.
• Team Leadership: Mentor FinOps practitioners and promote financial accountability.
• Training and Development: Educate stakeholders on financial management and best practices.

Reporting and Analysis:

• KPI Monitoring: Track performance indicators related to cost management.
• Cost Reporting: Create reports and dashboards for spending visibility.
• Trend Analysis: Forecast spending and identify financial risks.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in cloud cost management tools, strong analytical and financial modeling skills, and understanding of cloud infrastructure.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze large datasets and generate insights, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written skills for presenting financial information to various stakeholders.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and mentor teams, manage multiple tasks, and demonstrate strong organizational skills.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, IT, or related fields. Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., FinOps Certified Practitioner, AWS, Azure) are a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in cloud financial management and cost optimization, with experience in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Preferred Qualifications:

• FinOps Certified Practitioner or similar certification.
• Experience with multi-cloud environments.
• Knowledge of financial management best practices and cost optimization strategies.

Wellbeing focused – Our people are our greatest assets, and ensuring everyone feels their best self to come to work is integral

• Annual Leave – 25 days of annual leave, plus public holidays and the ability to buy additional days
• Employee Assistance Programme – Free advice, support, and confidential counselling available 24/7 through Care First
• Endometriosis Friendly Employer – We are proud to confirm our commitment to developing an environment and culture that allows those with endometriosis to thrive in the workplace

Personal Growth – Regardless of where you are at in your career, we’re committed to enabling your growth personally and professionally

• Development Programmes – From Future Managers to Leadership Training, our development programmes help you get where you need to go
• Performance Bonus – Our Group-wide bonus scheme enables you to reap the rewards of your success

Financial wellbeing – We understand as well as your mental wellbeing, your financial wellbeing is really important

• Pension Scheme – Our plan with Scottish Widows offers 5% matched contribution by the company
• Income protection insurance – Providing you with support and assistance when you need it most

Recognition – Highlighting and rewarding the great work our people do

• Values Awards – Our quarterly employee-driven initiative to highlight and reward the people in the organisation who embody our values the most
• Performance & Talent – Our own technology platform that allows you to get real-time feedback, conversations and goals to help you become your best self

Making a Difference – we provide opportunities to help our people make a difference to the causes they care about

• MatchIt! – Fundraise for a cause close to your heart and Advanced will match part of the funding
• Volunteering Time – Our volunteering leave scheme allows you to use your time to help those who need it
• Pennies from Heaven – donate the pennies from your pay check to help make a difference without lifting a finger