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Job Title: FinOps Cloud Catalog Consultant and Process Lead
The Work:
Join us on a journey where innovation meets collaboration! As a FinOps Cloud Catalog Consultant and Process Lead, you will have the opportunity to be a Subject Matter Expert, engaging with multiple teams and contributing to key decisions. This role will focus on establishing long-range plans and forecasts of cloud costs and usage by identifying optimization opportunities. In this role, you will collaborate with and manage teams to ensure effective performance, while providing innovative solutions to challenges faced by your immediate team and across various teams. Your expertise in Google Cloud Build will play a pivotal role in driving impactful results. We are excited to see how your contributions will make a significant difference.
Key Responsibilities:
Enhance systems to meet evolving business requirements.
Develop and implement strategies for optimizing cloud costs and improving resource utilization
Conduct financial analysis of cloud usage and costs to identify areas for cost savings and make recommendations for cost reduction
Work closely with cross-functional teams to monitor and track cloud costs, identify cost drivers, and implement cost control measures
Monitor, analyze, and optimize cloud spending across GCP
Provide visibility and insights into cloud expenses through dashboards and reports
Define and promote best practices for cloud cost governance
Define and review technical requirements for integration, performance, quality, and scalability.
Manage IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) capacity with cloud operations teams and track associated KPIs.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in cloud cost optimization to continuously improve processes and procedures.
Prepare and present reports and analyses to senior management to provide insights and recommendations for cloud cost optimization.
Develop and maintain tools and processes for tracking and reporting on cloud costs and usage.
Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including technical and non-technical team members, to ensure alignment on cloud cost management goals and strategies.
Here’s What You Will Need:
Advanced proficiency in Google Cloud Build.
Ability to present financial insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Proven experience in a a FinOps or cloud financial management role
Minimum of 3 Years of Experience in Financial Analysis or Cost Management.
Strong Understanding of Cloud Computing And Related Cost Drivers. Familiarity With Cloud Management Platforms and Tools,
Excellent Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills, With the Ability to identify and communicate cost-saving opportunities.
Hands-on experience with GCP (preferred), AWS or other cloud providers is a strong plus
Preferred candidates who have experience on ServiceNow’s IT Operations Management (ITOM) for facilitating management and optimisation of cloud financials and software assets.
Strong experience in financial forecasting, budgeting, and enterprise-level cost optimization strategies
Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and partner closely with Client Leadership teams to deliver intended business outcomes
Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field of study.
FinOps Certified Practitioner (Preferred)
GCP Certified Cloud Practitioner (Preferred)
Bonus Points If You Have:
Beginner proficiency in Responsive and Adaptive Design.
Why Join Us?
This is your chance to work on transformative projects, collaborate with talented professionals, and shape the future of cloud operations. Your expertise and leadership will drive innovation, efficiency, and success across teams. Be a part of something great and make a lasting impact!
Additional Requirements:
Security Clearance Requirement: Given the secure nature of this role, we are seeking candidates who are Australian Citizens with an active security clearance (NV1).
This requirement ensures that all team members are cleared to handle sensitive information and contribute to maintaining the highest standards of security in our operations.
Must be willing to work onsite 5 days a week
Benefits of working at Accenture:
18 weeks paid parental leave
Long & short-term career break opportunities
Structured career development program
Local and international career opportunities.
Certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace™
Flexible Work Arrangements - centered around Accenture’s Truly Human ethos and our commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our people.
We are proud to be in the top 3 of last year’s Diversity & Inclusion Index!
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