Hiring for Senior Principal Consultant Finops Lead at Hyderabad, Telangana, India Full Time

Job Description

Genpact (NYSE: G) is a global professional services and solutions firm delivering outcomes that shape the future. Our 125,000+ people across 30+ countries are driven by our innate curiosity, entrepreneurial agility, and desire to create lasting value for clients. Powered by our purpose – the relentless pursuit of a world that works better for people – we serve and transform leading enterprises, including the Fortune Global 500, with our deep business and industry knowledge, digital operations services, and expertise in data, technology, and AI.
Inviting applications for the role of Senior Principal Consultant – FinOps Lead
In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing cloud financial operations, optimizing cloud spending, and implementing cost management strategies. This role requires a deep understanding of cloud platforms, financial management, and strong analytical skills to drive cost efficiencies across the organization.
Responsibilities

• Oversee the management and maintenance of cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and reliability.
• Develop and implement cloud financial management strategies to optimize cloud spending.
• Monitor cloud usage and costs, ensuring they align with budget and forecast.
• Identify and analyze cost trends, providing actionable insights to reduce expenses.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process for cloud expenses.
• Work closely with finance and IT teams to align cloud spending with organizational budgets.
• Provide accurate and timely financial reports and forecasts to stakeholders.
• Implement cost optimization techniques, such as rightsizing, reserved instances, and identifying underutilized resources.
• Develop and enforce cost-saving policies and practices.
• Continuously evaluate and refine cost management strategies.
• Establish and enforce cloud governance policies to ensure efficient and compliant cloud usage.
• Implement tagging and tracking mechanisms for accurate cost allocation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Collaborate with IT, finance, and business teams to understand their needs and provide cost-effective cloud solutions.
• Act as a liaison between finance and IT to ensure clear communication and alignment on cloud financial goals.
• Provide training and guidance to teams on cloud financial best practices.
• Implement and manage cloud cost management tools (e.g., CloudHealth, AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management).
• Develop automation scripts to streamline cloud financial operations and reporting.
• Ensure tools are configured correctly to provide accurate cost and usage data.
• Generate and distribute regular reports on cloud spending, savings opportunities, and financial performance.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of cloud financial operations, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure reports and documentation are up-to-date and accessible to relevant stakeholders.
• Stay updated with the latest cloud financial management trends and best practices.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement in cloud financial operations.
• Participate in industry forums and training to enhance FinOps expertise.

Qualifications we seek in you!
Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field (Masters degree preferred).
• Experience in financial management, with a cloud financial operations or FinOps.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their pricing models.
• Proficiency in financial analysis and cost management tools.
• Experience with cloud cost management and optimization tools.
• Knowledge of financial reporting and budgeting processes.

Preferred Qualifications/ Skills

• Certifications such as Certified FinOps Practitioner, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, or Azure Fundamentals.
• Experience with financial modeling and cost-benefit analysis.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Genpact is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Genpact is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. Get to know us at genpact.com and on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Facebook.
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