Senior Cloud FinOps Practitioner

dunnhumby is the global leader in Customer Data Science, empowering businesses everywhere to compete and thrive in the modern data-driven economy. We always put the Customer First.

 

Our mission: to enable businesses to grow and reimagine themselves by becoming advocates and champions for their Customers. With deep heritage and expertise in retail – one of the world’s most competitive markets, with a deluge of multi-dimensional data – dunnhumby today enables businesses all over the world, across industries, to be Customer First.

 

dunnhumby employs nearly 2,500 experts in offices throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas working for transformative, iconic brands such as Tesco, Coca-Cola, Meijer, Procter & Gamble and Metro.

We’re looking for a Senior Cloud FinOps Practitioner who expects more from their career. You will be working to drive the implementation of cloud cost optimization strategies, ensure rigorous financial control and maximize the value of cloud investments. To foster a culture of financial responsibility, transparency, and informed decision-making within dynamic cloud environments.

What we expect from you:

• At least 5-9 years of experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, IT, or a related field.
• Implement and execute cost optimization strategies, including resource rightsizing, reservation management, and spot instance usage.
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks associated with cloud usage, ensuring proactive measures to safeguard against unforeseen costs.
• Continuously monitor cloud usage and cost data, identify anomalies, and recommend corrective actions.
• Generate regular reports on cloud costs, consumption, and cost-saving opportunities for stakeholders.
• Advanced scripting or programming skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
• Knowledge of IT procurement and contract negotiation.
• Familiarity with cloud cost governance frameworks.
• Cost recovery and cost reduction strategies
• Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Certified FinOps Practitioner.
• Cloud cost benchmarking and industry insights.
• Experience with cloud cost modeling and forecasting.
• Experience with cloud cost management and optimization tools.
• Knowledge of cloud billing and pricing models.
• Familiarity with cloud security and compliance principles.

What you can expect from us

We won’t just meet your expectations. We’ll defy them. So you’ll enjoy the comprehensive rewards package you’d expect from a leading technology company. But also, a degree of personal flexibility you might not expect.  Plus, thoughtful perks, like flexible working hours and your birthday off.

You’ll also benefit from an investment in cutting-edge technology that reflects our global ambition. But with a nimble, small-business feel that gives you the freedom to play, experiment and learn.

And we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion. We live it every day – with thriving networks including dh Gender Equality Network, dh Proud, dh Family, dh One and dh Thrive as the living proof.  We want everyone to have the opportunity to shine and perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. Please let us know how we can make this process work best for you. For an informal and confidential chat please contact [email protected] to discuss how we can meet your needs. 

Our approach to Flexible Working

At dunnhumby, we value and respect difference and are committed to building an inclusive culture by creating an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work.

We believe that you will do your best at work if you have a work / life balance. Some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others, so if this is important to you please raise this with your recruiter, as we are open to discussing agile working opportunities during the hiring process.

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