AWS Finops Specialist

A leading digital and cyber consultancy within the defence and national security sector is seeking a FinOps 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., * Apply FinOps principles to improve cloud efficiency and cost transparency

• Advise architects and engineering teams to embed cost optimisation from day one
• Shape FinOps 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 FinOps 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 FinOps across both technical and business functions.

• Proven experience applying FinOps 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 FinOps offerings or advisory services, This is a strategic, technically influential FinOps role for someone passionate about cloud cost optimisation and delivering measurable value at scale. You'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.

• 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