Role Overview
Deliver hands‑on FinOps engineering for the organisation’s on‑premises estate, working under the FinOps Architect to implement cost visibility, data integration, reporting, and optimisation initiatives following the FinOps.org framework.
What You Will Do
Serve as the primary onshore engineering resource who connects data sources, builds dashboards, analyses usage patterns, identifies savings, and supports governance processes.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Collaborate with all FinOps personas to embed cost accountability into day‑to‑day operations, and contribute to the FinOps implementation roadmap.
Requirements
- Certified from FinOps.org, FinOps for DC knowledge, DCIM, CMDB / asset DB, hypervisor metrics, power monitoring, contracts & licenses management
- Strong data engineering skills: SQL (advanced), Python or PowerShell for data extraction, transformation, and automation; experience with ETL/ELT pipelines
- Dashboard development: Power BI (preferred), Tableau, Grafana, or equivalent BI tools — building interactive dashboards with drill‑down, filtering, and alerting
- Experience with on‑premises infrastructure: server/VM inventory, storage systems, network hardware, and understanding of how these translate to cost line items
- Licence management knowledge: Microsoft EA/SCE, Oracle (processor‑based, NUP), VMware vSphere/vSAN, RedHat subscriptions — understanding true‑up processes and optimisation levers
- Familiarity with CMDB and asset management tools: ServiceNow, BMC, Flexera, Snow — extracting and reconciling data across platforms
- Understanding of the FinOps.org framework: domains, capabilities, maturity model, and lifecycle phases (Inform/Optimise/Operate)
- Spreadsheet modelling: advanced Excel/Google Sheets for TCO calculations, cost projections, and scenario analysis
- Basic understanding of monitoring tools (Datadog, Dynatrace, SolarWinds, Prometheus) for correlating usage data with cost data
Benefits
Industry‑leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing.
Flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent).
Life balance and flexible working options.
Autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.
Senior FinOps Engineer employer: Hitachi
Hitachi is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, making it an ideal place for professionals passionate about quality management. With a strong commitment to employee development, the company offers numerous growth opportunities and supports work-life balance through its remote working model. Joining Hitachi means being part of a global team dedicated to excellence, where your contributions directly impact customer satisfaction and product quality.
