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Cloud FinOps Specialist
Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited
Ottawa, CAN
Full Time
Mid
Hybrid
3 days ago
Microsoft AzureFinOpsPower BIExcelCloud Cost ManagementForecasting
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About the Role
Canadian Bank Note Company seeks a Cloud FinOps Specialist to develop and mature cloud financial management practices in Microsoft Azure, with potential expansion to AWS. The role requires 3+ years in cloud operations or IT financial management, expertise in Azure cost management, and strong analytical skills.
Key Skills for This Role
Microsoft AzureFinOpsPower BIExcelCloud Cost ManagementForecasting
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain Azure FinOps processes, controls, and reporting
- Establish governance practices that improve cost visibility and accountability
- Create cost management dashboards, KPIs, and executive reporting
- Define and maintain cloud tagging standards to support cost allocation
- Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and chargeback/showback activities
- Analyze Azure consumption trends and identify cost saving opportunities
- Optimize cloud resources, including compute, storage, databases, networking, Kubernetes, and platform services
- Manage Azure Reservations and Savings Plans
- Partner with engineering teams to implement cost efficient architecture and operational practices
- Produce reports and forecasts on cloud spending and consumption trends
- Investigate spending anomalies and recommend corrective actions
- Develop cloud financial governance standards, policies, and guardrails
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Finance, Business, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 3 years of experience in cloud operations, cloud engineering, infrastructure administration, DevOps, cloud cost management, IT financial management, or related discipline
- Experience supporting Microsoft Azure environments and working with cloud cost management, reporting, or optimization activities
- Working knowledge of Azure services, cloud consumption models, and cost governance practices
- Experience using reporting and analysis tools such as Power BI and Excel
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills
- Legally eligible to work in Canada
- Fluent in English
- Able to obtain Government of Canada Reliability security clearance
Full Job Posting
Position Summary
- Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is seeking a Cloud FinOps Specialist to develop and mature cloud financial management practices across its Microsoft Azure environment, with potential expansion into AWS.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain Azure FinOps processes, controls, and reporting
- Establish governance practices that improve cost visibility and accountability
- Create cost management dashboards, KPIs, and executive reporting
- Define and maintain cloud tagging standards to support cost allocation
- Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and chargeback/showback activities
- Analyze Azure consumption trends and identify cost saving opportunities
- Optimize cloud resources, including compute, storage, databases, networking, Kubernetes, and platform services
- Manage Azure Reservations and Savings Plans
- Partner with engineering teams to implement cost efficient architecture and operational practices
- Produce reports and forecasts on cloud spending and consumption trends
- Investigate spending anomalies and recommend corrective actions
- Develop cloud financial governance standards, policies, and guardrails
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Finance, Business, or related field
- 3 years of experience in cloud operations, cloud engineering, infrastructure administration, DevOps, cloud cost management, IT financial management, or related discipline
- Experience supporting Microsoft Azure environments and working with cloud cost management, reporting, or optimization activities
- Working knowledge of Azure services, cloud consumption models, and cost governance practices
- Experience using reporting and analysis tools such as Power BI and Excel
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- 5 7+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure, cloud financial management, FinOps, cloud governance, or IT financial management
- Relevant certifications such as FinOps Certified Practitioner, Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Power BI Data Analyst Associate, or AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- Experience supporting large scale enterprise Azure environments and developing cloud budgeting, forecasting, chargeback/showback, or cost optimization programs
- Experience participating in cloud governance, Cloud Centre of Excellence (CCoE), or FinOps initiatives
- Knowledge of Azure cost management and governance tools, cloud operating models, and FinOps best practices
- Experience building dashboards, KPI reporting, and financial analytics using Power BI
- Experience with automation, scripting, or Infrastructure as Code technologies (PowerShell, Python, Terraform, Bicep, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
- Exposure to AWS services, billing models, or multi cloud environments
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