FinOps - Cloud Specialist

FinOps - Cloud Specialist

Exp : 8 to 12

Location : Bangalore, Noida

Job Description :

Position Overview (Job Summary) :

The Azure FinOps Specialist will be responsible for managing and optimizing cloud financial operations within Microsoft Azure environments. This role focuses on cost transparency, accountability, and optimization across cloud resources, ensuring financial efficiency and governance. The specialist will collaborate with engineering, finance, and operations teams to drive cloud cost management strategies and ensure alignment with business goals.

Primary Skills :

Azure Cost Management + Billing

Apptio Cloudability

Cloud Financial Planning & Analysis

Budgeting & Forecasting

Cost Optimization Techniques

Cloud Governance & Policy Implementation

Tagging Strategy & Resource Group Management

KPI Tracking & Reporting

Secondary Skills :

Stakeholder Communication

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

Internal Controls & Compliance

Financial Reporting & Insights

Alerting & Monitoring Tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Log Analytics)

Experience :

Proven track record of implementing cost-saving initiatives in cloud environments

Experience managing multi-subscription Azure environments

Role and Responsibilities :

A. Key Responsibilities

Monitor and manage Azure costs across subscriptions and resource groups

Develop and implement cost optimization strategies

Ensure financial accountability across teams and departments

Prepare and present financial reports and forecasts

Implement governance policies to control and forecast cloud expenses

Maintain compliance with financial regulations and internal controls

B. Additional Responsibilities

Respond to unexpected spikes in cloud usage or costs

Define and enforce tagging strategies for cost tracking

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align cloud spend with business goals

Track KPIs to measure FinOps effectiveness

Stay updated with Azure FinOps tools and best practices