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TECHEAD is seeking qualified applicants for the following Contract position – FinOps Lead / Richmond VA – (JOB-21305). If you are looking for a new opportunity and this position looks to be a fit, please apply to see the TECHEAD difference that has made us successful for 30+ years!
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Job Description:
FinOps Lead
3 Month Contract
HYBRID (M – F, 8:30 AM to 5 PM)
Locally Candidates Only!
Richmond, VA
NO C2C!!!!!!!
Techead is seeking a highly skilled FinOps Lead to join our Information Technology Division. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing cloud usage and costs, enhancing cost visibility, and aligning financial goals with the agency’s broader business objectives.
As a key member of the team, you will serve as the primary link between our Infrastructure & Operations (I&O), Product and DevOps teams, ITD Finance, and senior leadership. This is an individual contributor position that reports to the Enterprise Architecture team.
Key Responsibilities:
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Cloud Cost Optimization:
Partner with I&O, Product, and DevOps teams to monitor, analyze, and optimize cloud resource usage (e.g., Azure). Identify cost-saving opportunities through right-sizing, reserved instances, and savings plans. Develop and enforce policies for resource tagging, allocation, and spend limits to promote cost accountability. -
Financial Planning and Analysis:
Build accurate cloud cost forecasts by incorporating growth trends, utilization metrics, and product development needs. Work with the ITD Finance team to align cloud expenditures with the agency’s budget and strategic initiatives. Create and maintain dashboards to track cloud costs in relation to forecasts and budgets. -
Cross-functional Collaboration:
Collaborate with product teams, Enterprise Architecture, and engineering teams to optimize resource allocation and budgeting for new features. Provide actionable insights to leadership regarding cloud spend trends, anomalies, and risks. Support initiatives to educate stakeholders on FinOps best practices and implement a Cloud Product COGS calculator to guide pricing and packaging decisions. -
Reporting and Governance:
Implement automated tools and frameworks for cloud cost reporting and alert systems. Develop KPIs and benchmarks to assess and track cost efficiency over time. Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and external regulatory standards.
Experience Requirements:
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8+ years of experience in a Finance or FP&A role.
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3-4 years of experience in cloud finance or cloud operations, ideally in a SaaS or cloud-native environment.
Key Qualifications:
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Proven experience in implementing a cloud cost analytics framework by product.
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Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and their pricing models.
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Proficiency in financial modeling and cost analysis.
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Experience with cloud cost management tools (e.g., CloudHealth, Spot, AWS Cost Explorer).
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Familiarity with FinOps principles and frameworks.
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Analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive problem-solver with a strong passion for efficiency and cost management.
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Basic scripting skills (e.g., Python, SQL) are a plus, but not required.
Education Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, or a related field.
TECHEAD’s mission is to make our on-site associates successful by placing them in the right environment so they can grow and prosper. How we treat and respond to our clients and employees is a reflection of who we are and makes us stand out from the rest. Keeping our business focused on building and maintaining relationships with our employees and clients is the key to our success. We won’t strive for anything less.
TECHEAD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
For more information on TECHEAD please visit www.techead.com.
No second parties will be accepted.