FinOps Lead
Job details
We are CirrusLabs . Our vision is to become the world's most sought-after niche digital transformation company that helps customers realize value through innovation. Our mission is to co-create success with our customers, partners, and community. Our goal is to enable employees to dream, grow, and make things happen. We are committed to excellence and strive to maintain integrity with our employees and customers. Every action we take is driven by value. The core of who we are is through our well-knit teams and employees. You are the core of a values-driven organization. You have an entrepreneurial spirit. You enjoy working as part of well-knit teams. You value the team over the individual. You welcome diversity at work and within the greater community. You aren't afraid to take risks. You appreciate a growth path with your leadership team that journeys how you can grow inside and outside of the organization. You thrive upon continuing education programs that your company sponsors to strengthen your skills and become a thought leader ahead of the industry curve. You are excited about creating change because your skills can help the greater good of every customer, industry, and community. We are hiring a talented FinOps Lead to join our team. If you're excited to be part of a winning team, CirrusLabs () is a great place to grow your career. Location - Qatar Experience - 5-7 Years Project Duration - 12 months The candidate will be under our visa, hence accommodation/allowance will be provided by the sponsor.
Role Objective
As part of our digital transformation journey, we are seeking a talented and experienced FinOps Lead to join our dynamic team. This role will be instrumental in optimizing costs, improving financial transparency, and driving financial accountability for our customers. The FinOps Lead is responsible for working with various customers to develop cloud usage visibility, providing cost optimization recommendations, and detailed cloud billing and usage statistics for resources on Cloud Platforms (Azure, GCP & Oracle Cloud). The role will also support customer teams on cloud budgets, financial forecasts, showbacks, and chargebacks models.Detailed Roles and Responsibilities:
- Financial Optimization:
- Lead initiatives to optimize costs across Azure, Oracle, and GCP environments.
- Implement best practices for cost allocation, tagging, and resource utilization.
- Cost Visibility and Reporting:
- Establish and maintain robust reporting mechanisms for cost visibility and budget tracking.
- Provide regular financial reports and insights to key stakeholders.
- Budget Management:
- Develop and manage cloud budgets, working closely with business units and Cloud teams.
- Implement proactive measures to ensure adherence to budgetary constraints.
- Cloud Cost Governance:
- Define and enforce cloud cost governance policies and procedures.
- Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with financial policies.
- Collaboration:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Cloud, finance, and procurement to align cloud costs with business objectives.
- Conduct regular training sessions to raise awareness of FinOps practices.
- Forecasting and Planning:
- Work closely with IT leaders to develop accurate cloud cost forecasts.
- Support capacity planning initiatives based on business needs.
- Vendor Management:
- Manage relationships with cloud service providers (Azure, Oracle, and GCP).
- Stay informed about pricing models, discounts, and new offerings.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Lead continuous improvement efforts to enhance the efficiency of cloud spending.
- Identify and implement automation opportunities for cost control.
- Financial Analysis:
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for optimization.
- Provide actionable insights to leadership based on financial data.
Key Interactions
Internal:- Application & Data teams
- Architects
- Cloud Platform Engineers
- Customer business teams
- Partners and suppliers
- Finance
Behavioral Skills, Knowledge, and Experience
- Educational and Professional Qualifications:
- Diploma/Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or Computer Science
- FinOps Certified Professional
- At least 5 years relevant IT experience.
- Proven experience in a similar FinOps role with a focus on cloud platforms, particularly Azure.
- Strong understanding of cloud economics, pricing models, and billing structures.
- Experience in implementing and optimizing FinOps best practices in a complex organization.
- Excellent financial analysis skills with the ability to translate technical data into actionable financial insights.
- Familiarity with cloud management tools and cost optimization solutions.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across diverse teams.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to lead initiatives independently.
- Knowledge of regulatory and compliance considerations in cloud financial management.
- Experience with native and 3rd party Public Cloud cost management & advisory tools.
- Proficiency with PowerBI dashboards, MS Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work independently with attention to details and accuracy.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and coordinate between teams and develop excellent relationships.
- Self-disciplined, well organized, and able to present themselves in a professional manner.
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