Senior FinOps Engineer

Vasion is looking for a Senior FinOps Engineer that exemplifies our core values and wants to be part of our growing team. We are committed to making digital transformation attainable to everyone by building an affordable, integrated SaaS solution that simplifies business processes. Vasion offers a flexible working environment for our 300+ employees across the world, including at our global headquarters in St. George, Utah, or in one of our other offices in the UK, Germany, and Lehi, Utah.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Senior FinOps Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in managing and optimizing our cloud infrastructure costs, ensuring that our software solutions are delivered efficiently and cost-effectively. You will collaborate closely with our engineering, finance, and operations teams to analyze, forecast, and optimize cloud spending, particularly in AWS. Your expertise will help us maintain a balance between performance and cost, driving overall financial efficiency in our cloud-based services and other platforms.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Analyze and monitor cloud infrastructure costs, with a focus on AWS, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
2. Implement best practices for cost management, including right-sizing, reserved instance planning, and leveraging cost-effective cloud services.
3. Develop and execute strategies to reduce waste and optimize resource utilization without compromising service performance.
4. Collaborate with the finance team to create accurate cloud cost forecasts and budgets, aligning them with overall business goals.
5. Provide detailed cost reports, insights, and recommendations to senior management, highlighting key cost drivers and areas for improvement.
6. Work with leadership to negotiate favorable terms with cloud service providers.
7. Partner with DevOps and engineering teams to design and implement cost-effective cloud architectures.
8. Evaluate new cloud services and tools to determine their cost implications and benefits to the organization.
9. Lead initiatives to automate cost management processes, leveraging tools and technologies such as AWS Cost Explorer, CloudHealth, or similar.
10. Act as the primary point of contact for cloud cost-related queries and issues.
11. Educate and train internal teams on cost management practices and the financial impact of their decisions.
12. Ensure that cost optimization efforts are communicated effectively across the organization, driving a culture of financial responsibility.
13. Ensure compliance with company policies and cloud service agreements, minimizing financial risks.
14. Develop and enforce governance policies related to cloud spending and resource management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, FinOps Certified Professional) are a plus.
2. Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in cloud cost management, financial operations, or a related role within the software or technology industry.
3. Proven track record of optimizing cloud costs and driving financial efficiency in a high-growth environment.
4. Deep understanding of cloud computing, particularly AWS, and its cost structures.
5. Strong analytical skills, with experience in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting.
6. Proficiency in using cloud cost management tools (e.g., AWS Cost Explorer, CloudCheckr, CloudHealth).
7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
8. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Experience with multi-cloud environments (e.g., Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
2. Familiarity with DevOps practices and cloud infrastructure management.
3. Prior experience in a senior or leadership role with responsibility for cloud cost optimization.

OUR CORE VALUES

Vasion looks for people who will exemplify its core values and are driven to become:

1. Action Owners (Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin)
2. Candor Seekers (Radical Candor by Kim Scott)
3. Relationship Builders (Leadership and Self-deception by The Arbinger Institute)
4. Storytellers (Building a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen by Donald Miller)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Vasion is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and other legally protected characteristics.