AWS Cost Optimizations Consultant

1 month ago


chicago, United States The Judge Group Full time

Job Overview: We are seeking a Cloud Financial Optimization Specialist to develop and implement strategies for optimizing cloud spending.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute a cost optimization strategy for cloud expenditures.
  • Create processes to identify and optimize resource utilization, minimizing waste.
  • Provide insights and recommendations on purchasing strategies.
  • Establish forecasting and budgeting processes for cloud spending based on current and projected service usage.
  • Implement policies for cloud financial governance, including budget alerts, spending limits, and approval workflows based on spending thresholds.
  • Develop and conduct regular audits of AWS billing processes.
  • Engage in discussions regarding cloud and vendor contracts.
  • Define maturity targets for the Finance function, focusing on financial transparency, optimization, and planning capabilities.


Qualifications:

  • Extensive knowledge of AWS billing structures, pricing models, and services.
  • Proficiency in cloud financial tools such as AWS Cost Explorer, AWS Budgets, and AWS Billing Console.
  • Experience in defining and implementing tagging policies and cost allocation strategies.
  • Strong understanding of financial controls and their cross-functional implementation.
  • Basic scripting skills (Python, Bash) for creating custom cost review dashboards; proficiency in reporting tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Excel.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
  • Preferred: Experience with automation tools (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation).



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