AWS FinOps Specialist

AWS FinOps Specialist

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Location: London, Leeds or Manchester
Salary: £70,000 £90,000 + 10% annual bonus + £7,000 tax-free DV Bonus every year you hold
Working Pattern: Full-time, Hybrid (minimum 3 days onsite)
Security Clearance: Must be eligible for SC / DV

Overview
A leading digital and cyber consultancy within the defence and national security sector is seeking a FinOps Specialist to drive cloud cost optimisation and efficiency across large-scale AWS environments .

With major cloud migration programmes underway, this is a high-impact role influencing architecture, shaping strategy, and unlocking tangible value for mission-critical programmes.

The Role
You will operate at both strategic and technical levels, advising a large business unit on maximising value from AWS investments.

Key responsibilities:
Apply FinOps principles to improve cloud efficiency and cost transparency
Advise architects and engineering teams to embed cost optimisation from day one
Shape FinOps strategies for cloud migration programmes
Influence architectural decisions with a cost and scalability lens
Build data-driven business cases for optimisation initiatives
Engage senior stakeholders to align cloud spend with business objectives
Promote FinOps best practice across technical teams and leadership
Guide teams on AWS pricing models and cost management tools

This is a hands-on advisory role , championing FinOps across both technical and business functions.

Required Skills & Experience
Proven experience applying FinOps principles in complex, large-scale cloud environments
Deep expertise in AWS services, pricing models, and cost optimisation tools
Experience embedding cost efficiency into cloud architecture and engineering practices
Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including senior leadership
Experience building robust, data-backed business cases
Excellent communication with technical and non-technical audiences

Desirable:
Experience in government, defence, or regulated environments
Exposure to large-scale cloud migration programmes
Experience developing and marketing FinOps offerings or advisory services

Whats On Offer
Competitive salary (£70,000 £90,000) + 10% annual bonus + £7,000 tax-free DV Bonus every year
Hybrid working with flexible hours
25 days annual leave plus buy/sell options
Private medical and dental insurance
Competitive pension scheme
Career management and professional development support
Access to diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing networks
Opportunity to work on nationally critical programmes with real-world impact

Summary
This is a strategic, technically influential FinOps role for someone passionate about cloud cost optimisation and delivering measurable value at scale. xwzovoh Youll work on complex AWS environments, influence architecture decisions, and play a key role in optimising cloud spend within mission-critical national security programmes .

If youre motivated by impact, complexity, and meaningful cloud transformation , this opportunity is worth exploring.