3+ years of AWS cloud operations or financial analysis experience
Strong grasp of AWS billing processes and cost management tools
Experience with cloud cost optimization strategies
Familiarity with multi-account AWS environments and Organizations
Excellent analytical and communication skills
FinOps Certified Practitioner preferred
AWS certification preferred
Responsibilities
Identify and implement AWS cost optimization strategies
Establish cloud cost allocation and tagging protocols
Configure anomaly detection and reporting for cost management
Analyze AWS cost management recommendations
Deliver monthly cost optimization reports to stakeholders
Educate teams on cloud financial management best practices
Collaborate with engineering and finance for enhanced cloud governance
Benefits
Opportunity to work on complex AWS environments
Access to professional development in FinOps best practices
Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
Participation in the implementation of industry frameworks
Focus on driving operational efficiency and cost savings
Full Job Description
Position Overview
Aligned Technology Group is seeking a FinOps Engineer / Cloud Financial Analyst to help customers optimize and govern their AWS cloud spend. This role combines technical AWS expertise with financial analysis to identify cost savings opportunities, implement cloud financial management best practices, and drive operational efficiency across complex AWS environments.
Responsibilities
Identify and implement AWS cost optimization opportunities, including rightsizing, Reserved Instances, and Savings Plans
Establish and enforce cloud cost allocation and tagging strategies
Configure cost anomaly detection, alerting, and reporting capabilities
Analyze recommendations from AWS Trusted Advisor and AWS Cost Optimization Hub
Deliver monthly cost optimization reports and executive recommendations
Educate customer teams on FinOps best practices and cloud financial management
Support implementation of FinOps Foundation frameworks and standards
Collaborate with engineering and finance teams to improve cloud governance
Qualifications
3+ years of AWS cloud operations, FinOps, or cloud financial management experience
Strong understanding of AWS billing, Cost Explorer, CUR, Savings Plans, and Reserved Instances
Experience with cloud cost optimization and governance programs
Knowledge of AWS Organizations and multi-account environments
