FinOps Consultant

The Role

As a FinOps Consultant, you will be responsible for helping organisations in their adoption cloud technology to help them extract as much value as possible out of their cloud(s). You'll advise clients on cloud economics, best practises around reservation management strategies and how to increase their overall FinOps maturity to get them to “run” in cloud.

This role is to be customer centric, always looking to see what can be done to bring further value to our customers and working with other teams such as Solutions Architects, technical consultants and engineers to bring the best possible outcomes for the customer.

The expectation is that you’ll be able to look at their cloud holistically, taking into considerations different technical and commercial levers to reduce unnecessary spend. Working with your customers, you will act as if their spend is your spend.

Key responsibilities include leading work streams, producing high-quality deliverables and being a subject matter aspect in all things Cloud Cost and Usage.

Key Responsibilities

Regular analysis of Cloud Cost and Usage:

• Identify trends within customers spend
• Present courses of action for our customers to get the most out of their cloud

Collaboration:

• Work directly with stakeholders within our customers
• Work with internal Claranet teams to achieve success for the customer
• Assist with customers budget management, forecasting and cross charging efforts:
• Assist customers with how to best procure Cloud.
• Be a “go-to” person for the customer to take any Cloud Cost queries
• Analyse data to make recommendations on how to optimise the customers Cloud estate.Skills and Attributes

Key Attributes:

• AZ900 and AWS Cloud Practitioner
• Finance Background

Desirable (but not essential)

• Certified FinOps Practitioner is desirable
• Solutions Architect (AWS or Azure) is desirable

Benefits

At Claranet, we go the extra mile with our people—because we believe in building a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Our flexible benefits package includes:

• Pension Scheme: Employer-matched contributions to help you plan for the future.
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: Access to private medical care for your peace of mind and wellbeing.
• Discounted Gym Memberships: Prioritise your fitness with exclusive rates at leading gyms.
• Personalised Wellbeing Support: App-based resources and services available 24/7
• Enhanced Annual Leave: 25 days of holiday, increasing to 27 days with service, plus bank holidays and a day off for your birthday.
• Continuous Learning & Development: Ongoing opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career.

What makes us unique is Team Claranet, our internal community that supports causes close to our employees’ hearts. We offer paid charity leave, support local charities across our offices, and host annual fundraising events, all backed by a dedicated committee.

We’re proud founding members of TC4RE (Technology Community for Racial Equality) working collectively to build a more diverse and inclusive tech industry.

About Claranet

Founded at the beginning of the dot com bubble in 1996, our CEO Charles Nasser had a light bulb moment to develop a truly customer-focused IT business. Since then, Claranet has grown from an Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the UK to being one of the leading business modernisation experts, who deliver solutions across 11+ countries.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Claranet is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our recruitment team are happy to support any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.

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