FinOps
FinOps
We don't just report on your cloud bill; we give you the framework to control it. Through a proven process, we help you eliminate waste, create predictable budgets, and build a culture of financial accountability in the cloud.
Why FinOps?
You've invested heavily in the cloud, but something isn't clicking. A runaway, unpredictable cloud bill doesn't just erode your profit margins—it creates friction and slows down the innovation it was meant to accelerate.
The "Black Box Bill" Scenario
You get a massive, single-line-item bill from AWS or Azure and have no idea which services, teams, or projects are responsible for the cost. It's uncontrollable because it's not understood.
The "Hidden Waste" Scenario
You have a strong suspicion you're paying for idle databases, over-provisioned servers, and unused storage, but you lack the tools and expertise to find and eliminate this waste without breaking something.
The "Finance vs. Engineering" Scenario
Your finance team sees a spiraling, unpredictable budget, while your engineering team feels like their hands are being tied. This creates a culture of fear that stifles innovation.
The "Forecasting Nightmare" Scenario
The inability to predict a major operational expense makes financial planning impossible. Your CFO is flying blind, and every month is a new surprise.
Our Approach
Great financial governance doesn't happen by accident. Our approach is a proven process for implementing a strategic FinOps framework. This isn't just about saving money; it's a cultural and operational shift that brings financial accountability to the variable spend model of the cloud. We empower your teams with data-driven insights to make intelligent, cost-aware decisions. Our process is simple:
Inform (Visibility & Allocation)
We first provide granular visibility into your cloud spend. We implement robust tagging strategies and leverage cost management platforms to show you exactly where every dollar is going.
Optimize (Waste Reduction & Rate Optimization)
We identify and eliminate waste from idle resources and oversized instances. We then secure the best possible rates from your cloud provider through commitment-based discounts like Reserved Instances and Savings Plans.
Operate (Forecasting & Continuous Improvement)
We establish budgets, set up anomaly detection alerts, and create a continuous feedback loop between Finance and Engineering, building a sustainable culture of cost accountability.
Our Core Services & Deliverables
We provide everything your team needs to move from reactive cost-cutting to proactive value creation. No vague promises, just a production-ready FinOps practice.
Cloud Cost Visibility & Allocation
We turn your confusing bill into an itemized receipt using tools like AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, and Apptio Cloudability. We implement and enforce a comprehensive resource tagging policy to ensure every cost is allocated to the right team, project, or product.
Waste Elimination & Resource Optimization
We are financial detectives for your cloud environment, hunting for and eliminating waste like unattached storage, idle VMs, and underutilized databases. We provide concrete, actionable rightsizing recommendations to stop overspending.
Commitment & Rate Optimization
We analyze your usage patterns to develop a strategy for AWS Savings Plans, Reserved Instances (RIs), and Azure Hybrid Benefit, ensuring you get the best possible rates and maximize your cloud investment.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Anomaly Detection
We use your historical data to create accurate cloud budgets and forecasts. We set up automated alerts that notify you of unexpected spending spikes in real-time, so you're never surprised by your bill again.
FinOps Cultural Enablement
We establish the cross-functional teams and processes that break down the silos between Finance, Engineering, and Operations, creating a shared understanding of cloud value.
From Cloud Chaos to Financial Control
Investing in FinOps isn't a cost—it's a direct investment in your profitability and operational efficiency. Our process is designed to move the needle on what matters most.
Business Outcomes to Expect:
Immediate & Ongoing Cost Savings
Immediately cut 15-30% of your cloud spend by eliminating waste and optimizing rates.
Predictable & Manageable Budgets
Transform your volatile cloud bill into a predictable business expense, enabling accurate financial planning.
Improved Cross-Functional Collaboration
Eliminate the friction between Finance and Engineering, empowering teams to be accountable for their own spend.
Increased Innovation Velocity
Make smarter, data-driven investment decisions based on the true cost and profitability of your products.
Metrics We Help Move:
Cloud Spend (MoM Growth)
Forecast Accuracy
Waste as a % of Spend
Unit Cost (e.g., Cost per Customer)
Frequently Asked Questions
Isn't this just about cutting costs?
No. While cost savings are a major benefit, true FinOps is about maximizing the business value of every dollar spent in the cloud. It's about spending efficiently so you can invest more in innovation, not just cutting for the sake of cutting.
Can't my cloud provider's tools do this?
Tools like AWS Cost Explorer are a great starting point, but they are just that—tools. They don't provide the cross-functional framework, the cultural change, or the expert analysis needed to build a true FinOps practice. We provide the strategy and expertise to make those tools powerful.
My cloud bill isn't that big. Is this for me?
If your cloud bill is growing and becoming unpredictable, the time to implement FinOps is now. It's much easier to build good habits when your spending is manageable than to fix bad habits when it's out of control.
Will this slow down my developers?
Quite the opposite. By giving developers visibility into the cost of their architecture, you empower them to make smarter, more efficient choices. This eliminates the need for top-down cost-cutting mandates that frustrate engineers and slow down development.
How quickly will we see results?
You will see actionable savings opportunities within the first two weeks of our assessment. Our initial analysis typically identifies immediate waste elimination that can significantly impact your next cloud bill.
How to Engage
We work with teams of all sizes, plugging in exactly where you need us most.
Project Sprint: FinOps Maturity Assessment (2-4 Weeks)
Perfect for getting a handle on your current situation. We'll analyze your cloud spend, identify immediate savings opportunities, and deliver a roadmap for building a mature FinOps practice.
Embedded Talent (Ongoing)
Need dedicated, ongoing expertise? We can embed a FinOps Analyst or a Cloud Economist directly into your team to manage your cloud cost optimization practice day-to-day. We can present qualified profiles in under 48 hours.
