Senior FinOps Engineer - Unified Support at IFS · Kolkata

companyDescription IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge. At IFS, we’re flexible, we’re innovative, and we’re focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society’s greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust. We celebrate diversity and understand our responsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully represents the many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, our partners, and our communities. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world. We’re looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs. With the power of our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to change the status quo and make a real difference. If you want to change the status quo, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS. jobDescription The Senior FinOps Engineer is responsible for optimizing, governing and evolving the financial operations of IFS cloud services, with primary focus on Microsoft Azure and supporting awareness of multi-cloud and AI-related technology consumption where relevant. This role goes beyond traditional cost reporting. It is responsible for driving technology value, enabling financial accountability, and supporting data-driven decision-making across engineering, operations, finance, and leadership teams. The successful candidate will lead FinOps practices across cloud spend visibility, forecasting, budgeting, allocation, optimization, commitment management, and governance, while also helping IFS adopt AI-enabled FinOps capabilities, automation, and modern reporting standards. The ideal candidate will combine strong Azure FinOps expertise with a proactive mindset for automation, analytics, stakeholder engagement, and the adoption of AI and AI-adjacent technologies in support operations. Responsibilities Own and improve FinOps practices for Azure, including cost visibility, allocation, forecasting, budgeting, and optimization. Monitor cloud spend, usage trends, and anomalies, and recommend corrective actions. Drive cost optimization through Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, and other commercial levers. Partner with engineering, operations, and architecture teams to design cost-efficient, scalable solutions. Establish and maintain FinOps governance, including tagging, budgets, guardrails, and cost ownership. Improve cost data quality, transparency, and reporting across cloud services. Deliver clear financial and operational insights to stakeholders, including leadership. Automate FinOps reporting, controls, and workflows using scripting and platform tools. Work on AI-powered FinOps automationsolutions for repetitive activities such as budget monitoring, spend review, follow-ups, and optimization tracking. Help govern AI-related cloud spend through visibility, budgeting, tagging, and efficiency tracking. Mentoring/guiding other team members and promoting FinOps best practices across teams. qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. 5+ years of total professional experience, with 3+ years in cloud financial management, FinOps, cloud operations, cloud governance, or a related discipline. Azure certification such as AZ-900 and/or AZ-104, or comparable practical experience. Equivalent AWS/GCP certifications. Preferred FinOps Certified Practitioner (FOCP). FinOps Certified FOCUS Analyst or familiarity with FOCUS-based cost and usage data concepts. Exposure to AWS and/or GCP cost management concepts. Experience in presenting FinOps outcomes to leadership and influencing decision-making through business-focused insights. Preferred Skills Strong expertise in Azure FinOps, including cost analysis, optimization, budgeting, forecasting, commitment planning, and reporting. Good understanding of modern FinOps principles, including accountability, collaboration, governance, unit economics/value orientation, and continuous optimization. Experience working with cross-functional teams spanning engineering, operations, finance, and business stakeholders. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain technical and financial topics clearly. Experience driving operational improvements through automation, standardization, and process enhancement. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities across operational and strategic activities. Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with high attention to detail. additionalInformation We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we drive innovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.