Cloud FinOps Engineer

*Employment as a contractor through a third-party agency*

MSD Animal Health Technology Labs specializes in the development of animal health management solutions. We are a multidisciplinary product company, a diverse team of ~450 closely collaborating scientists, AI experts, software, hardware, and mechanical engineers… working alongside veterinarians and other animal experts. Our passion? Shaping the future of animal health and well-being (for much better!).

Our products and platforms identify trends and predict the likelihood of health outcomes for HUNDREDS of MILLIONS of animals each year, from pets, to poultry, farm animals, and even fish. We provide actionable insights for veterinarians, farmers, and producers, changing the way people care for animals in 150 markets.

So, if you’re looking to work in a company that combines pioneering science and technology, dedicated colleagues, and animals, you’ll find it all here – come join us!

We’re looking for an experienced and driven FinOps professional to join a newly established FinOps Engineering role within our R&D group. You'll play a key part in optimizing cloud spend, driving cost-saving initiatives, and bridging finance with engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

Analyze and monitor cloud usage, identify cost-saving opportunities.
Provide reports and insights on cloud spend, trends, and variances.
Translate technical data into financial impact and recommendations.
Collaborate with DevOps to optimize infrastructure and automation (IaC, CI/CD).
Implement best practices in FinOps, ensure compliance, and cost transparency.
Maintain documentation of processes and continuous improvements.

Requirements:

3+ years in cloud cost management, budgeting, or FinOps roles.
Strong grasp of financial analysis and accounting principles.
Hands-on experience with AWS/Azure (must), and FinOps tools (e.g., Anodot, CloudHealth).
Understanding of DevOps, IaC (Terraform a plus), CI/CD, and automation workflows.
Strong analytical and communication skills, ability to work cross-functionally.
Eager to learn, adapt, and stay current with FinOps & DevOps best practices.
Excellent teamwork, communication, and self-learning skills.
Strong task and time management abilities.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's in Finance, Business, Computer Science, or related field (MBA a plus).
3+ years working with cloud platforms and DevOps environments.