Solution Architect FinOps
What will you do?
- As a Solution Architect finOps your role will be critical in managing and optimizing the financial operations of our IT and cloud services. You will be responsible for:
- Implementing FinOps solutions using well-architected frameworks.
- Develop and implement FinOps strategies and frameworks to optimize cloud spending and enhance financial accountability.
- Engaging with key stakeholders, including directors and solution leads, to discuss optimization strategies.
- Work closely with engineering, product, finance, and operations teams to align cloud cost management practices with business objectives.
- Analyze cloud usage and spending, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement optimization initiatives across cloud services.
- Collaborating with service delivery managers and technical teams to ensure cost-effective cloud solutions.
- Conducting deep dives to identify and execute cost-saving measures.
- Manage cloud billing and budgeting processes, track spending, and forecast future cloud costs.
- Create detailed financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholders to provide insights into cloud spending and savings.
- Establish and enforce cloud financial management policies and governance to ensure compliance and cost-efficiency.
- Evaluate and implement FinOps tools and automation solutions to streamline cloud cost management processes.
- Educate and train teams on cloud financial management best practices, promoting a culture of cost-consciousness and financial responsibility.
- Participate in relationships with cloud service providers and Participate in negotiate contracts to ensure cost-effective use of services.
Who are you?
- FinOps Certified Practitioner at least
- AWS/Azure Certified Solutions Architect
- Proficiency in technical aspects related to IT and financial operations in the cloud.
- Experience in cloud solutions architecture, FinOps, AWS and/or Azure, and project management.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to conduct presentations and training.
- Open-mindedness and a collaborative approach, capable of engaging with various stakeholders.
- Leadership qualities to gain trust and respect from the team and other departments.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex cloud financial data and make strategic recommendations.
- Fluency in English is required; knowledge of French or Dutch is a plus.
What do we offer?
Like a long-awaited parcel, we want to make you feel welcome and valued. Our offer includes a competitive monthly salary, that goes without saying. On top of that, you can count on:
- Meal vouchers of €8 per working day
- Hospitalization-, group- and disability insurances
- A phone subscription, including 25GB data
- A flexible renumeration plan, which allows you to customize your own benefits. A company car, bike leasing, public transportation, extra days off,... the choice is yours
- Possibility to enter the Federal Mobility plan
- Work/life balance, thanks to flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home
- 20 days of statutory leave and 7 additional extralegal days off
- An end-of-year and performance-based bonus and double holiday pay
- Many benefits from more than 100 bpost-partners