Senior FinOps Consultant

Washington, DC
Remote

Instant Apply

4 days ago

Job Description

Company Description
Lumen Solutions Group Inc. is a technology consulting Services company based in Florida. We provide a wide array of experienced business and IT professionals supporting clients from solution design to implementation and support. We specialize in professional IT consulting services, IT Staffing, Business/IT Strategy, Business Process Blueprints, Enterprise Architecture, and Enterprise Transformation.

Job Role: Senior FinOps Consultant
Job Location: Washington, DC (Remote with Quarterly Travel required for PI Planning at D.C. or Wilmington, DE)
Job Type: Contract

JOB SUMMARY
Client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior FinOps Consultant to drive Cloud Financial Operations (FinOps) and governance across a multi-cloud environment, primarily AWS and Microsoft Azure, with additional exposure to Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
The ideal candidate will be responsible for maximizing the value of cloud investments through cost optimization, financial accountability, resource utilization, and governance. This role will work closely with Development Teams, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Solutions, Finance, and Leadership teams to establish effective FinOps practices, improve financial visibility, and ensure efficient cloud spending across the organization.

Roles & Responsibilities

Develop and execute FinOps strategies to optimize cloud spending across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Continuously monitor and analyze cloud usage patterns, identify cost optimization opportunities, and improve overall resource utilization.
Investigate and respond to cloud cost anomalies, collaborating with Cloud Solutions and Application Teams to mitigate financial risks and prevent recurrence.
Contribute to the design, implementation, and enforcement of cloud financial governance frameworks aligned with organizational standards and industry best practices.
Support cloud financial reporting processes, including cost allocation, showback/chargeback models, budgeting, and forecasting.
Partner with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve cloud asset management practices.
Provide expert guidance to stakeholders on cloud cost optimization, financial governance, and cloud management best practices.
Analyze complex cloud billing data and translate findings into actionable insights for technical and business stakeholders.
Manage multiple projects and support multiple internal customers concurrently.
Stay current with emerging cloud technologies, FinOps methodologies, frameworks, and industry trends to continuously improve cloud financial operations.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Strong experience in Cloud Financial Operations (FinOps) and cloud cost optimization within large enterprise environments.
Deep understanding of AWS and Microsoft Azure cloud services, resources, pricing models, and associated usage costs.
Working knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and multi-cloud environments.
Hands-on experience with cloud management and FinOps tools, preferably Apptio Cloudability.
Strong understanding of cloud pricing models, cost management strategies, and financial governance.
Knowledge of the FinOps Framework and cloud financial management principles.
Experience analyzing complex cloud billing data and developing actionable cost optimization recommendations.
Proven track record of implementing successful FinOps strategies, cloud cost optimization initiatives, and governance frameworks.
Experience with cost allocation, showback/chargeback, cloud budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
Ability to investigate cloud cost anomalies and work with technical teams to resolve cost-related issues.
Experience managing multiple projects and supporting multiple internal stakeholders simultaneously.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience working in large-scale enterprise or multi-cloud environments.

Preferred Qualifications

FinOps Certified Practitioner certification preferred but not required.
Experience with Apptio and Cloudability is highly preferred.
Exposure to GCP cloud financial management and optimization.

Lumen Solutions Group Inc is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any legally protected status.

Numbers & Facts

Location

Washington, DC (

Remote)

Skills

Amazon Web Services (AWS)unmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Asset Managementunmatched
Best Practicesunmatched
Billingunmatched
Blueprintsunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Business Processesunmatched
Business Strategyunmatched
Chargebacksunmatched
Cloud Applicationsunmatched
Cloud Architectureunmatched
Cloud Computingunmatched
Consultingunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Cost Allocationunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Emerging Technologyunmatched
Enterprise Architectureunmatched
Expense Trackingunmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Managementunmatched
Financial Operationsunmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
Financial Riskunmatched
Financial Strategyunmatched
Forecastingunmatched
GCP (Good Clinical Practices)unmatched
Industry Standardsunmatched
Industry/Trade Analysisunmatched
Information Technology Consultingunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Management Strategyunmatched
Microsoft Windows Azureunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Pattern Analysisunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Product Pricingunmatched
Professional Servicesunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Resource Utilizationunmatched
Risk Managementunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical Recruitingunmatched
Technical Supportunmatched
Usage Analysisunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched

Level up your application

Professional resume templates

Browse dozens of recruiter approved resume templates, layouts and formats. Choose your favorite and make it your own in minutes.

Free resume templates

Resume Builder

Improve your existing resume or start from scratch and create a standout, ATS-friendly resume. Add job-specific content, download and apply.

Resume Builder