Senior Manager_Cloud Economist

Job Description

About this Role

We are seeking a Cloud Economist to join our team at VOIS. This role focuses on managing cloud financial operations and optimising costs across multiple platforms. The individual will play a key role in building and scaling a Cloud Finance Management (FinOps) practice, ensuring efficient utilisation of cloud resources while maintaining financial accountability.

Who are you

• 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.

What you’ll do

• 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.

What skills you need

• 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.

What skills you will learn

• Advanced cost optimisation strategies across multi-cloud environments.
• Cutting-edge FinOps practices and automation techniques.
• Enhanced stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Exposure to global cloud financial governance frameworks.

About VOIS

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value and enhancing quality and efficiency across 28 countries, and operating from 7 locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain and the UK.
Over 29,000 highly skilled individuals are dedicated to being Vodafone Group’s partner of choice for talent, technology, and transformation. We deliver the best services across IT, Business Intelligence Services, Customer Operations, Business Operations, HR, Finance, Supply Chain, HR Operations, and many more.
Established in 2006, VOIS has evolved into a global, multi-functional organisation, a Centre of Excellence for Intelligent Solutions focused on adding value and delivering business outcomes for Vodafone.
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About Vodafone

You may have already heard of Vodafone - We're a leading Telecommunications company in Europe and Africa. But what you might not know is that we are continuously investing in new technologies to improve the lives of millions of customers, businesses and people around the world, creating a better future for everyone.
As part of our global family, whether that's Vodafone, Vodacom or VOIS, you'll feel a sense of pride and purpose as you contribute to our culture of innovation. We pursue equality of opportunity and inclusion for all candidates through our employment policies and practices. We recognise and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workspace and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social, or marital status.Follow us on LinkedIn and Stay connected. Follow here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vois/. You can also chat with our employees to learn more about our projects: https://lnkd.in/dpkrcvR2