FinOps Specialist

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce's client in Memphis, TN is seeking a FinOps Specialist to support cloud financial management and cost optimization initiatives across a multi-cloud and SaaS environment. This role partners with technology, finance, and business teams to drive cloud cost transparency, support forecasting and governance, and identify opportunities to maximize the value of cloud investments.

Responsibilities:
* Support FinOps strategies and cloud cost optimization efforts across AWS, Azure, and SaaS platforms
* Assist with cost allocation models, showback reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis
* Identify cost savings opportunities through rightsizing, reserved capacity planning, and other optimization initiatives
* Partner with engineering and platform teams to promote cost-conscious cloud consumption practices
* Support tagging governance, cost reporting, dashboards, and KPI development
* Monitor cloud spend, cost anomalies, budget alerts, and governance processes
* Track cloud provider commitments, including Reserved Instances and Savings Plans
* Collaborate with Finance and IT Governance teams to align cloud spending with budgeting and procurement processes
* Stay current on FinOps best practices, cloud pricing models, and industry trends

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience
* 1+ year of experience in cloud financial management, IT finance, cloud operations, or a related area
* Experience analyzing financial and cloud usage data to provide insights and recommendations
* Understanding of FinOps principles and cloud cost optimization concepts
* Strong analytical, financial modeling, and communication skills
* Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Experience:
* FinOps Certified Practitioner certification, or willingness to obtain
* AWS, Azure, or other cloud certifications
* Multi-cloud or SaaS cost management experience
* Exposure to regulated industries such as financial services

Technical Skills:
* Experience with cloud cost management tools such as AWS Cost Explorer, AWS CUR, Azure Cost Management, or Google Cloud Platform Billing
* Experience building reports and dashboards with Power BI, Tableau, QuickSight, or similar tools
* Familiarity with FinOps platforms such as Cloudability

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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