FinOps Specialist – AWS Cloud

Anson McCade# Fin Ops Specialist – AWS Cloud##

Job Description AWS Fin Ops Specialist

Location:

Manchester Area, United Kingdom  Salary: £70,000 – £90,000 + 10% annual bonus + £7,000 tax-free DV Bonus every year you hold  Working Pattern:
Full-time, Hybrid (minimum 3 days onsite)  Security Clearance:
Must be eligible for SC / DV  Overview  A leading digital and cyber consultancy within the defence and national security sector is seeking a Fin Ops Specialist to drive cloud cost optimisation and efficiency across large-scale AWS environments.  With major cloud migration programmes underway, this is a high-impact role influencing architecture, shaping strategy, and unlocking tangible value for mission-critical programmes.

The Role  You will operate at both strategic and technical levels, advising a large business unit on maximising value from AWS investments.

Key responsibilities:

Apply Fin Ops principles to improve cloud efficiency and cost transparency  Advise architects and engineering teams to embed cost optimisation from day one  Shape Fin Ops strategies for cloud migration programmes  Influence architectural decisions with a cost and scalability lens  Build data-driven business cases for optimisation initiatives  Engage senior stakeholders to align cloud spend with business objectives  Promote Fin Ops best practice across technical teams and leadership  Guide teams on AWS pricing models and cost management tools  This is a hands-on advisory role, championing Fin Ops across both technical and business functions.  

Required Skills & Experience  Proven experience applying Fin Ops principles in complex, large-scale cloud environments  Deep expertise in AWS services, pricing models, and cost optimisation tools  Experience embedding cost efficiency into cloud architecture and engineering practices  Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including senior leadership  Experience building robust, data-backed business cases  Excellent communication with technical and non-technical audiences  Desirable:  Experience in government, defence, or regulated environments  Exposure to large-scale cloud migration programmes  Experience developing and marketing Fin Ops offerings or advisory services  What’s On Offer  Competitive salary (£70,000 – £90,000) + 10% annual bonus + £7,000 tax-free DV Bonus every year  Hybrid working with flexible hours  25 days annual leave plus buy/sell options  Private medical and dental insurance  Competitive pension scheme  Career management and professional development support  Access to diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing networks  Opportunity to work on nationally critical programmes with real-world impact  Summary  This is a strategic, technically influential Fin Ops role for someone passionate about cloud cost optimisation and delivering measurable value ’ll work on complex AWS environments, influence architecture decisions, and play a key role in optimising cloud spend within mission-critical national security programmes.  

If you’re motivated by impact, complexity, and meaningful cloud transformation, this opportunity is worth exploring.
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