Senior Cloud FinOps Consultant

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Senior Cloud FinOps Consultant

Technology Modernization

ABOUT US

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

COGNIZANT CONSULTING

Within Cognizant is Cognizant Consulting, a global consulting organization delivering strategic and domain consulting through industry and technology expertise. With over 6,000 consultants worldwide, Cognizant offers high-value consulting services that improve business performance and operational productivity, lower operational expenses and enhance overall performance. Clients draw upon our deep industry expertise, program and change management capabilities, and analytical objectivity to help improve business productivity, drive technology-enabled business transformation and increase shareholder value. We provide a number of Business/IT Consulting Services including Business Strategy, IT Strategy & Roadmap Development, Process Re-Engineering & Transformation, Enterprise Architecture & Technology Selection, and Domain Solutions. The Cognizant Consulting team is a high performing organization that is continually expanding our client base and increasingly being recommended by analysts such as Forrester and Gartner. And we’re growing

The Role

Cognizant Technology Modernization is changing the game in DevOps, Cloud and Container based consultancy services. Tech Modernization, which is based on the Contino innovative solution solving approach, is almost like a boutique consultancy inside of Cognizant that creates change in how technology is used and fosters an innovative engineering culture.

We strategically align with modern engineering practices and ways of working, along with helping clients in all aspects of enterprise technology solutions modernization including Cloud, DevOps, Data and more.

We’re looking for a Senior Cloud FinOps Consultant who possesses a strong background in finance, operations, and cloud computing, with a focus on optimizing costs and improving financial efficiency within cloud environments. As a FinOps Consultant, you will work closely with clients to analyze their cloud spending, identify areas for optimization, and implement strategies to achieve cost savings while maintaining operational excellence. The Consultant will deliver within Cognizant’s Five Pillars of Consulting Excellence: 1) Project Execution, 2) Expertise, 3) Business Development, 4) Practice Development, & 5) People Development. As a Senior Consultant, this means partnering with clients and project stakeholders, colleagues creating high-quality client deliverables and taking ownership of producing client content and meeting client expectations; developing an expertise in your functional area, including obtaining certifications; contributing to Client Satisfaction and/or RFPs; supporting leadership and contributing to content development for service offerings; and participating in PeopleCare initiatives and exhibiting personal leadership at all times. In addition to enabling consulting excellence through the Five Pillars of Consulting, the specific requirements for this position are below.

Our solutions are in demand and we’re passionate about making a difference. If you have experience with the above, are a selfless leader, and are committed to client-facing environment; if you want to grow your career with a team that wants to build something great together, we want to hear from you Apply now

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients' cloud spending patterns and cost structures.
• Develop and implement FinOps strategies to optimize cloud spending, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost allocation methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Analyze billing data and usage metrics to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for optimization.
• Provide recommendations and guidance to clients on best practices for cost management and optimization.
• Develop and maintain financial models and forecasts to track cloud spending and cost-saving initiatives.
• Work with cloud service providers to leverage cost management tools and negotiate favorable pricing agreements.
• Provide training and support to client teams on FinOps principles and best practices.
• Stay current on industry trends, tools, and technologies related to cloud cost management and FinOps practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance FinOps processes and methodologies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced degree or certification (e.g., MBA, CPA, CFA) is a plus.
• 8-10 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and cost management, preferably in a cloud computing environment.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, including their pricing models and services.
• Experience with FinOps frameworks and methodologies, such as the Cloud Financial Management Framework (CFMF) or the FinOps Foundation's Six Core Principles.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques, with experience using tools like Excel, SQL, or cloud-native analytics platforms.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically about complex financial and operational challenges.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a passion for driving results and delivering value to clients.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience working in a consulting or advisory role is preferred

Work Authorization:

· Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.)

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $52,000-170,00 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.