🌩️ Cloud FinOps Consultant – Deloitte | Johannesburg, Gauteng
📍 Location: 5 Magwa Crescent, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
📅 Job Type: Full-Time | Risk Advisory Division
🏢 Company: Deloitte
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🌐 About Deloitte
Deloitte is a global leader in professional services, helping clients transform and thrive for more than 175 years. With over 415,000 professionals across more than 150 countries, Deloitte provides audit, assurance, consulting, tax, legal, and risk advisory services to 90% of the Fortune Global 500®. At Deloitte, we believe in making an impact that matters and fostering inclusive workspaces where innovation and collaboration drive success.
🚀 About the Role
Are you an expert in managing and optimizing cloud costs across large-scale environments? Deloitte is seeking a dynamic Cloud FinOps Consultant to join its Risk Advisory team. In this client-facing role, you’ll enable enterprises to adopt FinOps best practices, enhance cloud financial governance, and drive accountability and cost transparency across cloud environments including AWS, Azure, and GCP.
As a Cloud FinOps Consultant, you’ll work closely with stakeholders, bridging the gap between technical and financial teams while developing strategic solutions for sustainable cloud financial management.
🎯 Key Responsibilities
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Lead FinOps strategies aligned with client business objectives
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Perform cloud cost assessments and deliver optimization roadmaps
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Drive cost visibility via showback/chargeback models and dashboards
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Establish cloud governance processes, tagging strategies, and policies
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Implement and leverage cost management tools like CloudHealth, Apptio, and native cloud billing solutions
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Guide clients on rightsizing, elasticity, reserved instances, and resource planning
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Support budgeting, forecasting, and cloud financial accountability
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Develop financial reports and present actionable insights to leadership
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Build long-term client relationships and provide continuous advisory
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Champion a cost-conscious culture within teams and organizations
🧠 Key Competencies and Soft Skills
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Strong analytical and financial acumen
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Excellent stakeholder communication and influencing skills
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Proficiency in cross-functional team collaboration
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Proven project delivery and leadership capabilities
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Passion for innovation, accountability, and problem-solving
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Ability to train and mentor junior consultants
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Client-centric mindset with the ability to navigate complex environments
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Strong data interpretation, reporting, and judgment skills
💻 Technical Skills & Tools
Cloud Platforms:
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AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Cost Management Tools:
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CloudHealth by VMware
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Apptio Cloudability
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CloudCheckr
Dashboards & Analytics:
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Power BI, Tableau, AWS QuickSight
Programming & Automation:
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Python, SQL, PowerShell, Bash
Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
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Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, ARM Templates, GCP Deployment Manager
Cloud Provider Tools:
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AWS Budgets & Cost Explorer
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Azure Cost Management
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Google Cloud Billing
📜 Qualifications
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A 4-year degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field
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FinOps Certified Practitioner (required)
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Cloud certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect Professional or Azure Solutions Architect Expert
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Experience with FinOps framework implementation
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4+ years of experience in cloud cost optimization and financial governance
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Strong knowledge of financial metrics (ROI, TCO, NPV, etc.)
🌍 What Deloitte Offers
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A global, diverse, and inclusive environment
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Meaningful client engagements and growth opportunities
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Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools
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Career coaching and continuous learning
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Collaborative, flexible, and hybrid work models
🌈 Equal Opportunity Commitment
Deloitte is committed to fair treatment and equal opportunity for all. We strive to create inclusive environments and offer reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities. No job seeker will ever be asked for a payment or recruitment fee.
📝 How to Apply
Submit your application via Deloitte’s official careers page or explore more roles at https://jobsandcareeropportunities.co.za.
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