FinOps Specialist

ProsperOps is the category leader in autonomous cloud cost optimization, founded by the leaders behind Rackspace's AWS Managed Services Business. We use sophisticated algorithms, AI, and automation to generate world class savings outcomes for AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, while minimizing our customers' risk. We have over $5 billion dollars of cloud spend under management and serve sophisticated teams like Coinbase, Canva, SeatGeek, and TD Synnex. The cloud is incredibly powerful, but operating it cost effectively is complicated and time-consuming. Our mission is to remove complexity and deliver savings outcomes so every business can prosper in the cloud. We're a fully remote team, so 100% of our roles are open to applicants anywhere in the region in which the role is advertised.

ProsperOps is seeking a seasoned FinOps practitioner to support and expand our industry-leading offering, Autonomous Discount Management for Azure. In this role, you will partner with both prospects and customers to address complex cloud cost optimization challenges and provide guidance on both strategic and tactical FinOps matters. You will play a key role in shaping the future of our optimization services by working closely with the Product team to develop new capabilities that deliver greater value to our customers. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in FinOps with a strong background in optimization strategies and execution.

We’re looking for a highly analytical, intellectually curious professional who enjoys solving complex problems and thrives in a data-driven environment. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with a talented team of FinOps Specialists and provides significant potential for career growth within a rapidly scaling organization.
 

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Partner with Account Executives to deliver engaging product demos that showcase our technical edge and help close deals with confidence.
• Analyze cloud cost optimization opportunities and clearly communicate insights, whether through compelling write-ups or impactful conversations.
• Be the go-to expert on Reservations, Azure Spot VMs, and Compute Savings Plans, turning complex concepts into actionable guidance. Azure IAM experience is a plus.
• Craft and deliver dynamic demos that make the ProsperOps value shine during sales engagements.
• Collaborate with our Sales and Customer Operations teams to answer platform questions and demystify cloud rate optimization strategies.
• Team up with our Product Team to brainstorm and build innovative optimization services that help customers save even more.
• Scope and configure Savings Analyses to tailor insights to each customer's unique cloud footprint.
• Contribute to feature development and automation efforts that enhance Savings Analysis reports and other key tools.
   

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in a FinOps or Engineering role with a cloud service provider, consultancy, or company using Azure at scale 
• Prior experience as an Analyst or Presales Engineer is highly preferred
• Hands-on experience with Azure Cost Management and Billing Tools, 3rd party cloud management platforms, or home-grown applications
• Strong computation, writing, and communication skills
• Ability to make API calls and run queries to collect and manipulate data. Experience with PowerBI, Azure Synapse, and Command Line is a huge plus 
• Startup mentality—you must demonstrate an ability to solve problems and create a playbook
• High integrity, curious, positive attitude, and strong work ethic

ProsperOps, a Flexera company, is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will be considered for open roles regardless of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local/national laws, policies and/or regulations.

ProsperOps understands the value that results from employing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. We recognize that equity necessitates acknowledging past exclusion and that inclusion requires intentional effort. Our DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) council is the driving force behind our commitment to championing policies and practices that foster a welcoming environment for all.

We encourage candidates requiring accommodations to please let us know by emailing [email protected].