CLOUD & INFRASTRUCTURE FINOPS MANAGER
10 days ago
Virginia Beach
Job Description FuntoNetwork IT Consulting Empowering Businesses with Innovative IT Solutions Position: Cloud & Infrastructure FinOps Manager Department: Cloud Optimization & Financial Operations Location: Remote (Eastern USA) - Charlotte, NC | Atlanta, GA | Raleigh, NC | Tampa, FL preferred Type: Full-Time, Exempt Reports To: Director of Cloud Services Travel: 15-20% (Quarterly client reviews, industry conferences) Regional Strategy: Eastern USA Financial & Tech Hubs This specialized FinOps role targets regions with strong financial services and corporate headquarters where cloud cost optimization delivers maximum ROI. We're focusing on cities with significant cloud spend and mature financial operations. Priority Locations: • Primary: Charlotte, NC (Banking/Financial hub), • Secondary: Atlanta, GA (Fortune 500 headquarters), • Tertiary: Raleigh, NC (Tech/Research), Tampa, FL (Financial services), • Direct access to financial services clients with large cloud budgets, • Proximity to Southeastern corporate headquarters, • Alignment with Eastern business hours for client CFO/CIO meetings, • Establish and lead the FinOps practice within FuntoNetwork, defining methodologies, tools, and service offerings, • Develop and implement FinOps frameworks aligned with FinOps Foundation principles, • Create standardized reporting packages for executive leadership (C-suite dashboards), • Lead quarterly business reviews with clients, presenting cost optimization achievements and future strategies, • Build relationships with client finance departments to align cloud spending with business objectivesTechnical Optimization (30%), • Conduct comprehensive cloud cost assessments across Azure, AWS, and hybrid environments, • Implement automated cost optimization strategies:, • Reserved Instance/Savings Plans analysis and recommendations, • Right-sizing recommendations for compute, storage, and database resources, • Idle resource identification and remediation, • Storage lifecycle policies and data tiering optimization, • Design and implement tagging strategies for cost allocation and accountability, • Develop automated governance policies using tools like Azure Policy, AWS Config, or third-party solutionsFinancial Analysis & Forecasting (20%), • Create accurate cloud spend forecasts using historical data and growth projections, • Develop showback and chargeback models for internal cost allocation, • Implement budget alerts and anomaly detection systems, • Analyze unit economics (cost per customer, cost per transaction, etc.), • Monitor cloud market pricing changes and recommend strategic purchasing adjustmentsTeam Development & Client Education (10%), • Train client teams on FinOps principles and cost-aware architectures, • Mentor internal engineers on cost optimization techniques, • Develop and deliver FinOps workshops and training materials, • Build a library of best practices, case studies, and optimization patternsRequired Qualifications & SkillsTechnical Expertise, • 5+ years experience with cloud platforms: Azure (required), AWS (strongly preferred), • Deep understanding of cloud pricing models, billing structures, and discount programs, • Experience with FinOps tools: Azure Cost Management, AWS Cost Explorer, CloudHealth, Cloudability, or similar, • Infrastructure knowledge: Virtual machines, containers, databases, storage, networking, • Automation skills: PowerShell, Python, or similar for cost optimization scriptingFinancial & Analytical Skills, • Strong financial analysis background with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, • Experience creating executive-level financial reports and dashboards, • Understanding of accounting principles related to OpEx vs CapEx, • Data analysis proficiency with Excel, Power BI, or similar tools, • Experience with financial modeling and ROI analysisLeadership & Communication, • Proven ability to influence technical and financial stakeholders, • Experience presenting to C-level executives (CFO, CIO, CTO), • Strong facilitation skills for workshops and planning sessions, • Ability to translate technical details into business value, • Project management experience with cross-functional teamsCertifications (Preferred), • FinOps Certified Practitioner (FinOps Foundation), • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, • Financial Services: Banking, insurance, fintech (Charlotte, Atlanta), • Healthcare: Hospitals, health systems, insurers (Research Triangle, Florida), • Manufacturing: Industrial, automotive, aerospace (Southeast corridor), • Retail/E-commerce: Digital transformation initiativesWhy This Role is StrategicFor FuntoNetwork:, • New Revenue Stream: FinOps consulting commands premium rates ($200-300/hour), • Client Retention: Cost optimization directly impacts client profitability, • Competitive Differentiation: Few MSPs offer dedicated FinOps expertise, • Cross-sell Opportunities: Entry point for broader cloud and security engagementsFor Clients:, • Typical ROI: 20-40% cloud cost reduction in first 6 months, • Improved Forecasting: 90%+ accuracy in cloud spend predictions, • Enhanced Governance: Clear accountability and optimized resource utilization, • Strategic Alignment: Cloud spending directly tied to business outcomesCompensation & Benefits, • Base Salary: $130,000 - $170,000 (based on experience and location), • Performance Bonus: 20-30% of base tied to:, • Client cost savings achieved, • Practice revenue growth, • Client satisfaction scores, • Equity/Profit Share: Potential for practice leadership equity, • Comprehensive Benefits:, • Health, dental, vision insurance, • 401(k) with 4% company match, • Generous PTO plus flexible holidays, • Home office stipend ($2,000 initial + $500 annual), • Professional development budget ($5,000/year), • Conference allowance (FinOps Summit, Cloud conferences), • Career Advancement Path:, • FinOps Manager Director of Cloud Optimization VP of Cloud Services, • Opportunity to build and lead a FinOps teamSuccess Metrics (First 12 Months), • Practice Development:, • Establish standardized FinOps methodology and tooling, • Develop 3-5 packaged service offerings, • Create library of best practices and case studies, • Client Impact:, • Achieve 25%+ cost savings for initial clients, • Implement FinOps framework for 5-7 clients, • Maintain 95%+ client satisfaction score, • Business Growth:, • Generate $300K+ in FinOps consulting revenue, • Establish 2-3 financial services reference clients To apply, please submit: • Resume highlighting FinOps, cloud cost optimization, and financial analysis experience, • Cover letter addressing: "Describe your most significant cloud cost optimization achievement. What was the situation, your approach, the financial impact, and how you ensured sustainable savings?", • Sample executive dashboard or report (anonymized) demonstrating financial communication skills Interview Process: • Initial screening (45 min), • Technical/financial case study review, • Presentation to leadership team (mock client QBR), • Final culture fit interviewTools & Technology Stack, • Primary: Azure Cost Management + Budgets, AWS Cost Explorer, • Secondary: CloudHealth, Cloudability, Apptio Cloudability, • Reporting: Power BI, Excel, QuickSight, • Automation: Azure Automation, AWS Lambda, Terraform, • Governance: Azure Policy, AWS Config, Service Control PoliciesClient Engagement Model, • Assessment Phase (2-4 weeks): Current state analysis, benchmarking, opportunity identification, • Implementation Phase (4-8 weeks): Optimization execution, governance setup, process definition, • Charlotte: 50+ financial institutions with $100M+ cloud spend, • Atlanta: 30+ Fortune 500 HQs with major cloud investments, • Research Triangle: Healthcare/life sciences with growing cloud budgets, • Assessment: $15,000-$25,000 (fixed fee), • Implementation: $20,000-$40,000 (project-based) Equal Opportunity Employer - We value diverse perspectives in financial and technical innovation.