Job description summary A FinOps Specialist who has detailed knowledge of AWS Azure GCP is required to join a dedicated FinOps team to assist with the management of a large public cloud estate The successful candidate will be working with Application teams at every stage of the application lifecycle to improve cost performance ratios Finance Procurement teams to help simplify complex billing data received and Architecture Design teams where sharing cloud best practice and industry experience aids key choices and long-term decision making Role Purpose The Cloud FinOps Specialist is responsible for managing cloud consumption by encouraging efficient cloud use throughout the application lifecycle The successful candidate will have extensive AWS Azure GCP experience be familiar with the FinOps foundation s framework know what is required to achieve run maturity be able to confidently talk with application teams about their designs encouraging valuable use of cloud agility and unit economics and be able to highlight improvements to cost performance ratios through virtual machine management reserved instance purchase Role Responsibilities Manage user trainings for cloud cost management tool CCM and report inconsistencies to engineering team provider for remediation Look after increased adoption of cloud cost management tool by end users and set-up regular Q A workshops with the provider Continuously build knowledge and skills to keep up to date with developments in content and tools Collect business requirements from customers shaping them into technical specifications present them to the provider and development team communicate on the release of the new features and constantly collect and share feedback Use cost management tools to clearly communicate complex analysis of cloud data in simple understandable terms for all levels of the organisation Demonstrable eagerness to learn the latest industry trends and can translate how these services or technologies can improve cost performance for our business stakeholders Use reports to highlight tagging data quality to drive improvements with cost allocation and management reports Look after renewing reserved instances savings plans and extend current scope where possible Minimum Requirements Good English language verbal and written communication skills essential The successful candidate would hold the Certification in one of the major cloud providers technologies or Hold a degree in Mathematics Finance Computer Science Software Engineering or equivalent Hands on experience with Cloud Service Providers consoles AWS Console Azure portal GCP and minimum two years Cloud experience Jira and Confluence knowledge also required Previous experience in managing key performance indicators and scorecards define measure analyse publish via PowerBI would be a plus Excel Power BI previous experience is required Experience using a public cloud cost management tool Strong analytical skills and a proven record of taking ownership leading data backend analyses and influencing results Excellent communication skills and an organized approach to projects and communications Strong problem-solving skills and data-driven decision making Understand common financial terms key drivers and concepts that Technology Finance Procurement Accounts Payable and Receivable teams use day-to-day is essential Familiarity with the FinOps Foundation framework and an understanding of what it means to reach run maturity FinOps Foundation certification and previous FinOps experience would be a plus LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider Our purpose is driving financial stability empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built Our values of Integrity Partnership Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do every day They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25 000 people across 65 countries However we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth Together we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity LSEG offers a range of tailored advantages and support including healthcare retirement planning paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of 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