Cloud FinOps Lead / FinOps Specialist (AI & Data)
Location-Milan (Hybrid – 1 day/week on‐site and 4 days Remote)
Contract type - Freelance
Must be based in Italy – No sponsorship available
Are you passionate about Cloud cost governance, Data & AI, and helping organizations optimize their cloud investments? We're looking for a Cloud FinOps Lead / FinOps Specialist to support our client's Data & AI team and drive financial efficiency across their Azure ecosystem.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of technology, data, and financial optimization, and wants to make a tangible impact on cloud cost strategy.
What You'll Do
In this role, you will be a key partner for the client's Data & AI initiatives, with responsibilities including:
* Monitoring and analyzing AI‐related costs on Microsoft Azure
* Preparing and managing cost reports to share with internal teams (frequency agreed with the client)
* Identifying opportunities for cost optimization, tuning, and efficiency improvements
* Supporting the team with best practices in FinOps / FinDataOps
What You Bring
* At least 4 years of experience in the ICT sector
* Strong command of English (mandatory) and Italian
* Solid understanding of:
* Cloud Architectures (Azure preferred)
* FinOps / FinDataOps methodologies
* Data & AI environments
Additional Details
* Hybrid work model : minimum 1 day/week on‐site in Milan
* No sensitive data processed
* Laptop provided (if possible)
* Freelancers: YES
* Required language: English, Italian