AWS Cost Optimizations Consultant

Job Overview: We are seeking a Cloud Financial Optimization Specialist to develop and implement strategies for optimizing cloud spending.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a cost optimization strategy for cloud expenditures.
• Create processes to identify and optimize resource utilization, minimizing waste.
• Provide insights and recommendations on purchasing strategies.
• Establish forecasting and budgeting processes for cloud spending based on current and projected service usage.
• Implement policies for cloud financial governance, including budget alerts, spending limits, and approval workflows based on spending thresholds.
• Develop and conduct regular audits of AWS billing processes.
• Engage in discussions regarding cloud and vendor contracts.
• Define maturity targets for the Finance function, focusing on financial transparency, optimization, and planning capabilities.

Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of AWS billing structures, pricing models, and services.
• Proficiency in cloud financial tools such as AWS Cost Explorer, AWS Budgets, and AWS Billing Console.
• Experience in defining and implementing tagging policies and cost allocation strategies.
• Strong understanding of financial controls and their cross-functional implementation.
• Basic scripting skills (Python, Bash) for creating custom cost review dashboards; proficiency in reporting tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Excel.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Preferred: Experience with automation tools (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation).