14 of 14 Remote Cost Optimisation Jobs in the North of England

Job Title: Senior Analyst FinOps (On-Premise IT Optimisation) Location: Sheffield (Hybrid 3 days onsite per week) About the Role: Were looking for a Senior Analyst with a strong background in IT cost optimisation and FinOps to join a globally operating technology function. In this role, youll help drive critical cost transparency and rightsizing … insights, models, and reporting that inform strategic decisions around IT infrastructure usage and costs. Key Responsibilities: Lead and support FinOps initiatives focused on on-premise infrastructure cost optimisation (e.g. servers, storage, databases, mainframes, PCs, software licences) Design and implement initiatives to drive rightsizing and reuse, reducing datacentre footprint, energy use, and spend Collaborate with stakeholders to gather … operational data What Were Looking For: 2+ years' experience in FinOps, with a focus on on-prem, hybrid, or cloud cost management Familiarity with one or more optimisation techniques: software licence reduction, hardware decommissioning, storage/application rationalisation, or compute optimisation Understanding of Technology Business Management (TBM) and internal IT cost recharge models Strong More ❯

/CD tools Deep understanding of containerisation technologies and orchestration with Kubernetes in production environments Experience with multi-cloud architectures and hybrid cloud solutions Knowledge of cost optimisation strategies for cloud resources Experience with advanced Azure services such as Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Synapse Analytics, or Azure Cognitive Services Azure certifications, such as Azure Solutions Architect More ❯

/CD tools Deep understanding of containerisation technologies and orchestration with Kubernetes in production environments Experience with multi-cloud architectures and hybrid cloud solutions Knowledge of cost optimisation strategies for cloud resources Experience with advanced Azure services such as Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Synapse Analytics, or Azure Cognitive Services Azure certifications, such as Azure Solutions Architect More ❯

reliability, observability, incident response - with platform engineering practices like GitOps, Infrastructure as Code, DevSecOps automation, and self-service enablement, to help development teams ship faster, safer, and more cost-efficiently. What you'll be doing: Designing and operating highly reliable, scalable, and secure Azure-based platforms Applying SRE principles like SLOs, observability, and incident management to drive service … detection Participating in the on-call rota and leading incident response workflows and blameless postmortems Coaching engineers, upskilling teams, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement Driving cost awareness through FinOps practices and automated budget controls What we're looking for: We're seeking someone with strong platform and cloud engineering experience who can collaborate across teams … understanding of networking (TCP/IP, Load Balancing, DNS, Routing) Good knowledge of DevSecOps practices - including security scanning, IAM, and RBAC Experience with FinOps - tagging, budgeting, cost optimisation Experience with Windows and Linux Operating Systems Understanding of progressive delivery methods (canary, blue/green) Familiarity with security scanning tools (Trivy, tfsec) integrated into pipelines A proactive approach More ❯

product teams with architectural insight and direction. • Driving the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevSecOps and cloud-native solutions. • Enabling effective cloud security, compliance, and cost optimisation through automation and best practice. • Managing and maintaining the Group cloud platform, enabling technology functions to maintain a well-architected, secure-by-design, and optimised cloud estate. Your day … anytime health line for unlimited nurse advice Our Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme A salary sacrifice Ride to Work scheme where you can save 26-40% on the cost of a new bike and accessories Access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to our Employee Assistance Programme for practical advice and information covering a wide range More ❯

improve the environments using tools like Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights. Governance & Policy: Implement and maintain RBAC, Policies, Blueprints (or equivalent governance approaches), tagging strategies, and cost control measures. Security First: Embed secure design principles into everything you build; support identity and access management, key vault integration, and vulnerability management. Collaboration & Enablement: Work with delivery teams … to hybrid cloud setups (e.g., on-prem integration or restricted networks) Awareness of enterprise controls (NCSC/Cyber Essentials, NIST, or similar frameworks) Understanding of cloud cost optimisation and FinOps practices Familiarity with supporting data/AI pipelines or platform integrations (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Databricks, OpenAI) Exposure to other cloud environments (AWS, Google Cloud) Behaviours Proactive More ❯

in Microsoft Azure Leading design and implementation of Kubernetes-based solutions Creating clear and effective HLD/LLD documentation Advising on cloud strategy, security, performance, and cost optimisation Collaborating cross-functionally to implement new technologies and support future growth What We’re Looking For: Strong, hands-on experience in Azure architecture and design Expertise with Kubernetes and … principles Strong experience designing both HLD and LLD Excellent stakeholder communication and strategic thinking skills Bonus (Not Essential): Experience with Application Gateways Exposure to Cloudflare for performance and security optimisation What’s on Offer: Up to £90,000 basic salary (DOE) Excellent healthcare related benefits 25 days annual leave Hybrid working - 2 days a week in Leeds Opportunity to More ❯

for managing all indirect procurement activities, with a specific focus on Marketing, HR Services, IT, Consulting and Operating Supplies categories. You will play a pivotal role in driving cost efficiencies, ensuring supplier performance, and delivering best-in-class service to internal stakeholders. In addition, you will be leading projects, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment. What does … the role involve? Lead sourcing strategies for indirect categories (e.g., HR, Marketing, IT) Deliver value through cost … savings, innovation, and risk mitigation Manage end-to-end sourcing (RFPs, supplier selection, negotiation). Maintain and improve supplier relationships and performance. Track spend and identify cost optimisation opportunities. Monitor procurement KPIs and drive continuous improvement. Partner with internal stakeholders to align procurement with business needs. Support regional/global procurement initiatives in local markets. Ensure compliance More ❯

support financial planning. Work closely with procurement, finance, legal, and delivery teams to ensure aligned outcomes. Support vendor performance reviews and assist in benchmarking, renegotiation, and cost-optimisation exercises. Facilitate effective communication around contract changes and maintain strong working relationships with third-party suppliers. Identify and mitigate commercial risks while maintaining full compliance with internal governance and … advantageous. Basic working knowledge of DAX, Power Query (M), and Excel (advanced functions). Experience with ServiceNow or similar IT service management platforms. Understanding of operational process mapping, cost modelling, and reporting development. Ability to manage stakeholders at all levels and communicate complex information clearly and confidently. A proactive, solutions-focused approach and ability to handle multiple priorities More ❯

management, and risk mitigation for high-value IT categories. Collaborate with stakeholders across technology, finance, legal, and operations to align procurement with business goals. Drive innovation, cost optimisation, and supplier performance through strategic partnerships. Support digital transformation and procurement excellence initiatives across the group. Ideal Candidate: Proven experience in IT category management within a global or complex More ❯

management, and risk mitigation for high-value IT categories. Collaborate with stakeholders across technology, finance, legal, and operations to align procurement with business goals. Drive innovation, cost optimisation, and supplier performance through strategic partnerships. Support digital transformation and procurement excellence initiatives across the group. ?? Ideal Candidate: Proven experience in IT category management within a global or complex More ❯

Job Title: Data Analyst IT Infrastructure & Optimisation Location: Sheffield (Hybrid 3 days onsite per week) About the Role: Were hiring an experienced Data Analyst to join a global technology function supporting one of the worlds leading financial institutions. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact infrastructure optimisation projects, where your analysis will directly contribute to … and more), and turning it into clear, insightful reports and high-quality presentations for senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Analyse IT infrastructure data to identify cost-saving and optimisation opportunities Clean, map, and transform large datasets using Excel, SQL, and Power BI Build compelling presentations in PowerPoint to communicate technical insights to non-technical audiences Track the impact … of optimisation initiatives across financial, operational, and sustainability metrics Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support planning and execution of rightsizing strategies What We're Looking For: Strong background in data analysis with excellent Excel and SQL skills Proficient in Power BI and data visualisation best practices Confident in creating high-quality, visually impactful PowerPoint presentations Logical approach to More ❯

issues. Collaborate closely with the Security, Platform, and Service Delivery teams to ensure compliance with cyber, legal, and operational standards. Continuously monitor and optimise performance, security posture, and cost 1 efficiency across the workplace ecosystem. Maintain excellent relationships with suppliers and vendors, driving business value and cost optimisation. Manage the day-to-day operations of corporate More ❯

premises and in the cloud, with 24/7/365 expert support. We offer a flexible, consumption-based model to grow with your business, making data protection cost-effective and scalable. Our purpose-built software provides industry-leading monitoring and reporting capabilities to provide actionable insights into your data protection strategy. Our global data centers ensure data … enterprise clients in a technical advisory capacity. Experience working with managed service providers (MSPs), system integrators, or technology vendors is preferred. Solid understanding of technology financial models and cost optimization strategies. Skills & Competencies: Strong technical acumen with excellent problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Ability to work collaboratively More ❯