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Welcome to Love's: The FinOps Engineer is responsible for advancing Love’s Cloud Financial Management program through a blend of technical engineering, financial analytics, and intelligent automation. This role leverages AI-driven insights, automation, and data visualization to optimize cloud and infrastructure spend across AWS, Azure, GCP, VMware, and Data Center environments. 

As a key contributor to Infrastructure Services, the FinOps Engineer ensures that every technology dollar supports measurable business value. They build and maintain automated systems that collect, analyze, and visualize cost data, using artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to improve forecasting accuracy, detect anomalies, and enhance decision-making.

This position will be located in-office at Love's Corporate HQ in Oklahoma City.

Job Functions:

AI-Enabled Cost Optimization & Automation

• Develop automation and AI-assisted scripts (Python, PowerShell, or Terraform) to identify unused resources, forecast consumption trends, and recommend optimization opportunities.
• Integrate cost and usage data into enterprise analytics platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Power BI) using AI or machine learning models to enhance accuracy and trend detection.
• Implement intelligent tagging compliance and anomaly detection to identify deviations in spend patterns automatically.
• Partner with engineering and SRE teams to embed AI-driven insights into CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure lifecycle management.

Financial Analysis & Intelligent Reporting

• Design and maintain dashboards and visualizations that present complex cost data through AI-powered insights, predictive models, and automated summaries.
• Use AI tools to summarize and present cost insights in leadership-friendly formats, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Finance to develop AI-assisted forecasting and budget variance models for multi-cloud environments.
• Contribute to ongoing improvement of the enterprise FinOps scorecard and monthly executive reports through automation and natural language summaries.

Governance & Collaboration

• Define and maintain cloud tagging and cost allocation policies, leveraging AI for compliance monitoring and data quality improvements.
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Procurement, and Cloud Operations to align spend optimization with strategic goals.
• Support modernization initiatives by applying AI-assisted analytics to evaluate total cost of ownership and ROI scenarios.
• Participate in the FinOps maturity roadmap, integrating automation and AI capabilities to drive continuous improvement.

Experience and Qualifications:

• 4–7 years of experience in cloud engineering, FinOps, or infrastructure financial management.
• Experience as a Cloud Cost Engineer, Cloud Financial Engineer, Cloud Spend Analyst, IT Cost Analyst, Technology Cost Analyst, Technology Finance Analyst, Technology Cost Manager, Infrastructure Cost Analyst, cloud cost consultant, cost optimization consultant.
• Experience with cloud financial management.
• Deep understanding of cloud billing and pricing models (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, Terraform, or similar).
• Working knowledge of AI and machine learning tools for data analysis or forecasting (e.g., Python ML libraries, Azure ML, AWS Forecast, or AI-powered BI tools).
• Proficiency in data visualization platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, or Snowflake.
• Familiarity with FinOps Framework principles and cost governance best practices.
• FinOps Certified Practitioner (FCP) certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or related discipline.

Skills:

• Cloud financial management across AWS, Azure, GCP, VMware, and Data Center environments
• AI and machine learning application for cost forecasting, anomaly detection, and intelligent automation
• Scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell, or Terraform
• Data integration and analytics using Snowflake, Power BI, or Tableau
• Financial modeling and forecasting using statistical or AI-assisted tools
• Governance and cost allocation policy design and compliance monitoring
• Application of FinOps Framework principles, KPIs, and maturity models

• Analytical thinking and problem solving
• Cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Procurement, and Engineering teams
• Communication and visualization of complex data for executive audiences
• Strategic and systems thinking to connect technology investments to business outcomes
• Continuous improvement mindset with focus on automation and innovation
• Adaptability and curiosity for emerging AI and FinOps technologies
• Ability to influence without authority in matrixed environments

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

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Our Culture: 

Fueling customers' journeys since 1964, innovation leads the way for this family-owned and operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City. With nearly 40,000 team members, travel stops are the core business along with products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, traveling public, RVers, alternative energy and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities and an inclusive workplace are hallmarks of the award-winning culture.

Love's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply. 

Job Category: Corporate