Job Description
“This role is about bridging finance and engineering to ensure every cloud dollar delivers maximum business value,” says Kári Olsen, VP, Global SaaS Operations
This is the role and main tasks
As our FinOps Specialist, you will play a critical role in optimizing cloud spend, improving financial governance, and driving cost efficiency across Microsoft Azure environments. You’ll collaborate with engineering, finance, and procurement teams to align cloud investments with business objectives.
More specifically, you will:
- Analyze Azure usage patterns and implement cost optimization strategies (e.g., reservations, spot instances, savings plans)
- Develop and maintain cloud budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis
- Implement tagging strategies, cost allocation models, and actionable dashboards using Azure Cost Management and Power BI
- Governance & Reporting: Implement tagging strategies, cost allocation models, and produce actionable dashboards using tools like Azure Cost Management, Power BI, and other FinOps platforms.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align cloud spending with business goals
- Establish FinOps best practices and leverage automation for cost reporting and anomaly detection
This is your Team
You’ll join a global technology team that values collaboration, innovation, and accountability. Working closely with finance and engineering, you’ll be at the center of cloud cost governance and optimization.
“We work as one team to ensure cloud investments deliver measurable value,” explains Kári Olsen, VP, Global SaaS Operations
Technologies include
- Microsoft Azure (Reservations, Spot VMs, Compute Savings Plans)
- Azure Cost Management, Power BI
- Scripting languages: Python, PowerShell
- FinOps platforms and automation tools
Who we are looking for
We are searching for a detail-oriented, analytical FinOps professional with strong Azure expertise and a passion for cost optimization. You thrive in a cross-functional environment and can translate technical insights into financial impact.
Moreover, you:
- Have 3+ years of experience in cloud financial management or FinOps roles
- Bring strong knowledge of Azure services, pricing models, and cost management tools
- Possess financial acumen in budgeting, forecasting, and cost allocation
- Are proficient in Power BI, Excel, and scripting for automation
- Hold relevant certifications (FinOps Certified Practitioner, Microsoft Azure certifications) would be a plus