Job Role: FinOps Specialist (Azure)
Industry: Utilities
Location: Wokingham (Hybrid working - 2 days on site)
Contract Length: 6 months (with potential for extension)
Pay Rate: £700 per day via umbrella
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled FinOps Specialist to join our team and manage cloud costs effectively. This role focuses on Azure cloud services, ensuring that our spending is optimise and cost-efficient. You will work closely with IT, DevOps, and Finance teams to develop and implement cost-saving strategies, create detailed reports, and provide actionable insights.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor and analyse Azure cloud spending to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Implement and maintain cost optimisation strategies and best practices.
Utilise Azure Cost Management and Billing tools to provide actionable insights.
Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and Finance teams to align on cost management strategies.
Develop and communicate cost optimisation strategies to stakeholders.
Participate in architectural discussions to ensure cost-efficient designs.
Generate regular reports on cloud spending, savings, and budget adherence.
Develop financial forecasts and budgets for Azure cloud expenditure.
Provide detailed analysis of cost trends and variances.
Automate cost management and optimisation processes using scripts and tools.
Evaluate and implement third-party tools for enhanced cost management.
Educate and train teams on cost-saving pr...