Job Description –

(Need Candidate Who Have Financial Experience)

Title: AWS Cloud Financial Optimization Specialist

Location:Chicago, IL

Duration: 6+ Months

MOI: Skype

Responsibilities:

Deliverables include process to identify and optimize resource utilization and reduce waste
Understanding and recommendations with regards to purchasing strategies
Process to create forecasts and budgets for cloud spend based on current and projected service mix and usage pattern
Policies and process around cloud financial governance, including budget alerts, spending limits, approval workflows based on spend thresholds, tagging and cost allocation strategy
Develop an AWS bill audit process and conduct regular reviews
Participate in cloud and vendor contract discussions
Define maturity targets for the Finance function with regards to financial transparency, optimization
and planning capabilities

Qualifications:

Deep knowledge of AWS billing structures, pricing models, and services
Experience leveraging cloud financial tools like AWS Cost Explorer, AWS Budgets, and AWS Billing Console
Experience defining and implementing tagging policies and cost allocation mechanisms
Understanding of financial controls and implementing them cross-functionally
Basic scripting (Python, Bash) for creating custom cost review dashboards and proficiency with reporting tools like PowerBI, Tableau or excel
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Preferred: experience with automation tools (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation)