Azure FinOps SME || Calgary, AB || Fulltime FTE
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Job Title: Azure FinOps SME
Location: Calgary, AB
Work Model: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-Time FTE Permanent
Experience: 8 12 Years
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Azure FinOps SME to manage and optimize Azure cloud costs, financial forecasting, cost allocation, and governance. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in Azure Cost Management, cloud financial analysis, cost optimization, and stakeholder management.
Required Skills & Experience
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8 12 years of overall professional experience.
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Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in Cloud FinOps, Azure Cost Management, or cloud cost optimization.
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Strong experience in Azure cost forecasting, budgeting, financial analysis, and cost allocation.
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Expertise in cloud cost optimization, Azure Reservations, and Savings Plans.
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Experience in FinOps governance, reporting, and cost management best practices.
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Ability to manage senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional FinOps initiatives.
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Skills
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Experience with Power BI and advanced Microsoft Excel.
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Familiarity with Apptio or other cloud financial management tools.
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Experience with automation and AI-enabled FinOps workflows.
Key Responsibilities
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Monitor, analyze, and optimize Azure cloud expenditure.
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Develop cloud cost forecasts, budgets, and financial reports.
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Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement optimization strategies.
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Manage cost allocation, chargeback/showback, and financial governance.
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Optimize cloud spending through Reservations, Savings Plans, and resource utilization analysis.
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Collaborate with cloud engineering, finance, and business teams to improve cost efficiency.
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Present FinOps insights, recommendations, and performance metrics to senior stakeholders.
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Drive continuous improvement through automation and FinOps best practices.
Candidate Requirements
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Must have 8 12 years of overall experience, including at least 4 years in Azure FinOps or cloud cost management.
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Must be available to work in a hybrid model in Calgary, AB.
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Must be eligible for full-time permanent employment in Canada.