Role Summary
We are seeking a FinOps Consultant with hands-on experience in cloud cost management and deep familiarity with IBM Cloudability. The consultant will help the organization build and mature its FinOps practice, drive cost visibility and optimization across cloud environments, and partner with engineering, finance, and product teams to align cloud spending with business objectives.
5+ years of experience in cloud cost management, FinOps, cloud engineering, or cloud financial operations roles.
Demonstrable hands-on experience implementing and operating IBM Cloudability (formerly Apptio Cloudability) configuration, connectors, dashboards, cost modelling, reporting.
Strong understanding of cloud billing models and pricing (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, IBM Cloud).
Practical experience with cost optimization techniques: rightsizing, committed-use planning, workload scheduling, storage lifecycle, and license management.
Experience collaborating with engineering, finance, and product teams to influence behavior and deliver cost outcomes.
Solid SQL skills and experience with BI/visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker) for custom reporting.
Familiarity with scripting/automation (Python, Bash, or similar) and integrating cost tooling with CI/CD and ticketing systems.
Excellent communication skills able to present technical and financial concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Desirable
FinOps Foundation certification (FinOps Certified Practitioner) or equivalent.
Certifications from cloud providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) or IBM Cloud certifications.
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