Cloud/Platform Engineer

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in FinOps, Cloud Cost Management, Cloud Financial Management or Cloud Financial Analysis .
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) , including their billing models and cost structures.
• Solid understanding of cloud-based architectures, cloud operations and financial management processes .
• Experience with FinOps strategies, governance, cost allocation, chargeback/recharge mechanisms, budgeting and forecasting .
• Strong knowledge of Cloud Cost Optimization and the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising service quality.
• Experience with IBM Cloudability is required.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Excel and Power BI , including data analysis, reporting and visualization.
• Experience with IT Asset Management, cost accounting or financial management within IT environments .
• Knowledge of financial processes related to product management and product finance .
• Experience working with financial data and translating complex analysis into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with large and complex datasets.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with Product, Engineering, Architecture and Finance teams .
• Knowledge of FinOps best practices and frameworks ; FinOps Foundation and/or Cloud Provider certifications are highly valued.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office , with advanced Excel skills.
• Fluent English , both written and spoken.
• Availability to work hybrid in Lisbon, 3 days per week onsite .
• Availability to start within 30 days or less .

Responsibilities

• Implement FinOps strategies, policies and best practices aligned with Group standards to improve cloud financial management and control cloud expenditure.
• Monitor, analyse and optimize cloud costs and usage across AWS, Azure and Google Cloud environments.
• Drive cloud cost visibility and transparency across different product lines and business areas.
• Establish and support cloud cost governance processes, ensuring financial accountability across teams.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cloud cost optimization target-setting activities.
• Analyse cloud spending trends, identify anomalies and provide actionable insights to relevant stakeholders.
• Work closely with Product, Engineering and Architecture teams to identify and implement cost optimization opportunities while maintaining service quality.
• Support product finance and product management processes , including cost allocation and recharge/chargeback mechanisms.
• Develop and maintain cost tracking, reporting and optimization tools and automation .
• Use IBM Cloudability and cloud provider native tools to monitor and analyse cloud expenditure and usage.
• Produce regular financial and cloud cost reports, dashboards and presentations for technical and business stakeholders.
• Use Power BI and advanced Excel to analyse financial and cloud data and translate findings into clear business insights.
• Promote a culture of financial accountability and cost awareness across Product, Engineering and Architecture teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve cloud resource utilization, eliminate unnecessary expenditure and increase cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with Finance and other stakeholders to ensure cloud financial processes are aligned with business objectives.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of FinOps governance, reporting, forecasting and cost optimization practices .