Senior Manager_Cloud Economist

A professional with 8+ years of hands-on experience in cloud services and infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure). Skilled in understanding pricing models, billing constructs, and platform ecosystems. Experienced in IT finance and passionate about cost optimisation. A strong communicator with excellent presentation and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing and collaborating across diverse teams. Analytical, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and their financial models. Expertise in FinOps principles and methodologies. Proficiency in data analysis tools (Microsoft Excel) and presentation software (PowerPoint). Familiarity with data visualisation tools (Tableau, Power BI) and scripting languages (Python). Relevant certifications such as FinOps Certified Practitioner, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, or AWS Certified Cost Management. Develop and scale a Cloud Finance Management (FinOps) practice from the ground up. Analyse cloud usage and costs, providing actionable insights to optimise expenditure. Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to align financial strategies with business objectives. Utilise data visualisation tools and scripting languages for reporting and automation. Implement and manage AWS cost management tools such as Cost Explorer, Budgets, Savings Plans Recommendation Engine, and Reserved Instance Planner.