What Is This Service?
FinOps as a Service provides you with a dedicated team of cloud financial management experts to manage, optimize, and scale your cloud savings. Instead of hiring a full-time FinOps team, you get access to our established frameworks, proprietary tools, and a global community of specialists.
We don’t just provide “reports”; we implement the changes that drive down your cloud bill and increase your business value.
What Does FinOps as a Service Include?
- Dedicated FinOps Lead: A senior expert to drive your cloud cost management strategy.
- Continuous Optimization: Identification and implementation of savings (Rightsizing, RIs/SPs, Waste deletion).
- Unit Economics Dashboards: Custom visibility into your cost per customer, feature, or business unit.
- Governance & Policy: Establishing automated guardrails to prevent cost spikes.
- Culture of Accountability: Monthly training and review sessions with your engineering and finance teams.
How Does FinOps as a Service Work?
Step 1 – Discovery & Access
We begin with a discovery call to understand your cloud footprint and goals.
👉 Book Discovery Sync (Cal.com)
Step 2 – Initial Assessment (2 Weeks)
We connect to your cloud environments (Read-Only) and perform a comprehensive audit of your current spend, waste, and optimization opportunities.
Step 3 – Strategy Roadmap
We deliver a customized FinOps roadmap with prioritized actions and estimated ROI. We agree on the “Service Level” that fits your needs.
Step 4 – Ongoing Management
Our team proactively manages your cloud spend, handles reporting, and works alongside your engineers to implement optimizations.
FinOps as a Service Tiers
- Visibility Tier: Focus on reporting, tagging, and dashboarding.
- Optimization Tier: Includes hands-on management of RIs, Savings Plans, and automated waste removal.
- Transformation Tier: Full FinOps lifecycle management, including engineering training and unit economics.
Timeline & Commitment
| Phase | Duration | Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery | 45 mins | Client + SmartClouds |
| Assessment | 2 Weeks | SmartClouds |
| Implementation | Ongoing | Shared Responsibility |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this replace our existing cloud tools?
No. We work with your existing tools (AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, CloudHealth, etc.) and add our proprietary logic and frameworks to get better results.
How do you access our data?
We use standard, read-only cross-account roles or service principals. We follow strict security protocols and are fully compliant with SOC2/ISO standards.
What is the typical ROI?
Most clients see a reduction of 15-25% in their cloud bill within the first 3 months, often paying for the service multiple times over.
How to Get Started
Start your cloud optimization journey by booking a discovery session: https://cal.com/victorgarciar/chat
