FinOps Specialist

Fin Ops Specialist

Location(s): London, Leeds or Manchester – Hybrid working offered, with consideration for both full‑time and part‑time applicants. Please speak to your recruiter about the options.

Grade: GG08 – GG13

Requisition : 68897

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.

About the role: As a Fin Ops Specialist, you will play a critical role in advising a business unit of over 300 people on how to make their cloud‑based capabilities more efficient and cost‑effective. You will work at both the strategic level, helping customers understand and adopt Fin Ops practices, and at the technical level, collaborating with product architects and engineering teams to architect solutions with cost considered from the outset.

• Applying Fin Ops principles to drive cloud efficiency and cost optimisation in large‑scale environments.
• Deep understanding of AWS technologies, pricing models, and cost management tools.
• Advising on cloud architecture to embed cost efficiency and scalability.
• Developing and marketing Fin Ops offerings to customers, including creating compelling value propositions.
• Engaging with senior stakeholders to align cloud efficiency strategies with business objectives.
• Building business cases for cloud optimisation initiatives supported by robust data and analysis.
• Familiarity with government or regulated environments (desirable but not essential).
• Strong communication skills to influence technical and non‑technical audiences.

Due to the nature of our work, successful candidates for this role will be required to hold an active eDV before applying for this opportunity.

• 25 days of annual leave with options to buy/sell and carry over.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, and more.
• Dedicated career development support through a People Manager.
• A company bonus scheme tied to performance.
• Access to diversity and support groups covering mental health, inclusion, and more.

• Our people are what differentiates us – resourceful, innovative and dedicated. We have a mix of generalists and specialists and recognise that this diversity contributes to our success.
• You’ll be part of a big company, but we try to create a culture that feels like a small one. The work will stretch you and be challenging, but we encourage a healthy work‑life balance.
• You will be joining our National Security business which is the largest area within our UK business. Our mission is to be the most trusted partner for our National Security clients in delivery of their core mission.
• We have a rich history of working within National Security – over 50 years of experience delivering advice and solutions to our customers in this sector.

• You will work for a division of BAE Systems that helps nations, governments and businesses defend themselves against cyber crime, reduce their risk in the connected world, comply with regulation, and transform operations.
• We’re a consultancy and products business and employ smart, motivated individuals who work together across a range of projects and products.
• We employ over 4,000 people across 18 countries in the Americas, APAC, UK and EMEA.
• For more information please visit our website:
• Help us secure a connected world. Apply now and be inspired.