We currently have an opportunity for a Cloud Finops Engineer to join our Cloud Compute Services team. You will be supporting the operation of Arup’s cloud compute services in a global team that has responsibility for implementing and managing organisational wide, fit‑for‑purpose, cloud‑based infrastructure. This role is particularly looking for those with experience of supporting, the financial operations of cloud economics.
Define, establish, and manage financial management practices across a multi‑cloud environment.
Act as a conduit between business and IT, driving the adoption of FinOps principles.
Enable innovative and transformative cloud initiatives while maintaining robust financial governance.
Opportunity to make a significant impact on the organisation's cloud investment strategy.
Develop expertise in FinOps and cloud financial management.
Gain experience in leading and managing cross‑functional projects.
Lead and own initiatives and projects, demonstrating valuable leadership.
Identify and resolve blockers to realising value from cloud platforms.
Track and manage operational and project costs, including annual operational budget planning.
Collaborate with business and IT teams to define and manage financial management practices.
Monitor and optimise cloud costs through billing and invoice management, cost chargeback/showback, and utilisation tracking.
Reporting progress on cloud financial management initiatives.
Lead projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
Demonstrable experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)



and their financial components (cost & usage reports, reserved instances, savings plans, committed use discounts, enterprise discount programs, spot pricing, etc.).
Proven experience establishing and operating cost optimisation initiatives across complex platform and cloud environments, focusing on key levers for financial efficiency.
Experience implementing cloud chargeback and/or showback mechanisms for business units or projects to ensure accountability for cloud usage and spend.
Strong skills in interrogating billing and usage data to create cost insights, reports, and dashboards across cloud, licence, partner, and operational budgets.
Advanced data/financial analysis and reporting capabilities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to work with senior executives and drive outcomes with a can‑do attitude.
We also provide private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance and income protection cover, as well as adaptable benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross‑cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.
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📌 Cloud Implementation Engineer (Madrid)
🏢 Arup
📍 Madrid