Cloud FinOps Consultant

Street-Smart - Thriving in Dynamic Times

We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems.

We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentally mapping out every checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like.

We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it’s due and demonstrate transparency. We “bring the weather” by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures – not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us.

The Cloud FinOps Consultant is a client-facing role responsible for participating in FinOps implementation projects and managing successful ongoing customer engagement. This person will guide customers in optimizing their cloud consumption with both financial and technical expertise. In addition, this cross-functional role encompasses internal duties such as employee training, service enhancement, and improving upon operational excellence.

Maintain FinOps Practitioner certification and a strong understanding of current and future FinOps frameworks and best practices.

Learn and maintain key knowledge of AWS, Azure, GCP, Microsoft CSP, and Google Workspace service offerings and savings vehicles.

Align Trace3 FinOps solutions within these frameworks and best practices, working cross-functionally with engineering, business, and consulting teams.

Onboard cloud customers to the appropriate cost management systems and ensure appropriate setup on recurring billing according to contractual specifics.

Field and answer cloud customer questions about their billing and overall account within contractual SLAs.

Execute FinOps consulting engagements according to specified customer requirements, ensuring on-time delivery of documentation and collateral.

Transition consulting engagements into appropriate ongoing services to ensure seamless cloud governance.

Foster strong and lasting relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers in the client’s organization to maximize customer success.

Design and build cloud FinOps reporting frameworks that satisfy client business needs aligned to tagging and naming strategies.

Analyze client cloud cost and usage data to generate optimization opportunities and measure and report results, both identified and realized.

Publish regular FinOps activity reports and conduct monthly/quarterly business reviews with clients on results and opportunities.

Lead and present in client-facing scenarios with executive audiences, on-site and virtual.

Research, document and implement technical and business enhancements to Trace3’s FinOps service offering and operations with the goal of continually improving customer success.

Analyze new cloud provider and third-party tooling options to help in the optimization and automation of internal processes.

Contribute to the development of new and innovative FinOps consulting services.

Build a community and following around Trace3’s company solutions and brand awareness.

Formalize internal procedures and collateral for existing and new offerings.

Support internal resources and prospects in the pre-sales cycle.

Continuously analyze both internal and client-facing processes for opportunities to better scale as the business grows.

Participate in tactical and strategic departmental planning to support future growth and team success.

At the core of Trace3's DNA is our people. We are a diverse group of talented individuals who understand the importance of teamwork and demonstrating leadership, character, and passion in all that we do.

We’re committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to grow. We recognize that embracing diversity drives innovation, improves outcomes, fosters collaboration, boosts teammate satisfaction, and builds a more inclusive culture.

As an equal opportunity employer, Trace3 bases all employment decisions based on individual qualifications, merit, and business requirements. We do not engage in discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Any demographic information provided is strictly voluntary, kept confidential in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations, and will not be used in employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, or mentorship programs. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or participate in an interview, please email [email protected] .

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