FINOPS AND AI OPTIMISATION SPECIALIST
Core
Lead the optimization of cloud and AI investments, ensuring financial accountability and measurable business value through cost management, governance, and strategic forecasting.
Role type
Senior FinOps and AI cost governance specialist
Builds
Cloud cost efficiency, AI governance frameworks, transparent chargeback models, and data-driven investment strategies
Domain
Cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Enterprise AI (LLMs, Copilot, OpenAI)
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
FinOps practices, cloud cost management, enterprise AI governance, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, cost modeling, reporting tools (Power BI, SQL, Excel), stakeholder influence
Preferred skills
FinOps Foundation certification, cloud cost-management tools (CloudHealth, Apptio), TBM principles, data governance, privacy, security, responsible AI practices
Technologies
AWS, Azure, GCP, Microsoft Copilot, Azure OpenAI, Claude Enterprise, ChatGPT Enterprise, Power BI, SQL, Excel, CloudHealth, Apptio Cloudability
Responsibilities
Lead FinOps implementation and continuous improvement; monitor and report on cloud/AI spending trends; design transparent cost allocation and chargeback models; partner with engineering for cost-efficient architecture; support compliance with data governance and responsible AI policies; present spending insights and forecasts to senior leadership; develop processes for AI tool selection, approval, and lifecycle management
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence
