SR FinOps Specialist (Blockchain)

About Pearster

We are a USA-based global IT company offering Team Extension, Managed Services and Performance Squads to clients in the USA, Canada, and Europe. With a global team, we connect talent with top opportunities while creating a personalized and enriching experience for our staff.

We are looking for a proactive, results-driven Infrastructure (FinOps) Analyst for a leading Blockchain company. The professional will spearhead efforts that reduce operational waste and optimize spending across our bare metal and cloud environments. This role is focused on leveraging existing systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements. If youre a go-getter with strong problem-solving skills and the tenacity to hold stakeholders accountable, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:


• Utilize & Enhance Existing Systems:
  
  - Act as the primary user of existing reporting, budgeting, and anomaly alerting systems.
  
  - Provide input and feedback to our technical engineering team to ensure these systems effectively capture and report on key metrics.
  
  - Monitor resource utilization and spending, identifying areas for improvement.
  
• Proactive Monitoring & Coordination:
  
  - Leverage current alerting systems to proactively monitor operational performance and detect inefficiencies.
  
  - Collaborate with resource owners across the organization to address and remediate identified issues.
  
  - Escalate concerns when necessary to ensure accountability and timely resolution.

• Stakeholder Engagement:
  
  - Serve as the liaison between finance, operations, and technical teams to drive initiatives that improve margins and reduce waste.
  
  - Facilitate regular reviews and discussions with key stakeholders to monitor progress and adjust strategies as needed.
  
• Operational Waste Reduction:
  
  - Identify patterns of wasteful spending and work with relevant teams to develop actionable plans for improvement.
  
  - Support the ongoing evaluation of cost-saving measures, ensuring initiatives are tracked and measured against budgetary goals.
  
  - Contribute to proactive capacity planning, ensuring efficient resource management in line with operational needs.
  
• Continuous Improvement:
  
  - Stay informed about best practices in FinOps and operational efficiency.
  
  - Recommend process improvements that streamline reporting, budgeting, and anomaly detection practices.

Requirements:


• Experience & Education:
  
  - Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  
  - Demonstrated experience in operational monitoring, cost analysis, or infrastructure management.
  
  - Proven experience using modern reporting tools such as Metabase, Power BI, or similar platforms to build, interpret, and analyze reports that drive operational decision-making
  
  - Advanced proficiency in Excel for data manipulation and reporting; SQL knowledge is a plus for extracting and managing data, though not required.
  
  - Prior exposure to FinOps and the ability to drive process improvements.
  
  - Previous experience with Oracle and AWS.
  
  - Blockchain knowledge is a plus.
  
• Analytical & Communication Skills:
  
  - Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data from existing systems to inform business decisions.
  
  - Excellent communication skills to effectively liaise with technical, operational, and financial teams.
  
  - Ability to translate technical details into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
  
• Project Management & Problem-Solving:
  
  - Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and follow through to successful completion.
  
  - A proactive, determined mindset with a focus on problem resolution and process enhancement.

Benefits:

• Fully remote work arrangement as a contractor
• Competitive salary in USD
• 10 paid time off (PTO) days per year
• 100% company-covered international certifications
• Access to coworking spaces
• English classes
• Engaging team-building activities
• Personalized gifts
• Welcome kit
• Referral program

Ready for your next step? Apply now and lets build something great together!