A Strategic Roadmap to Scaling Cloud FinOps Teams: The Vision, Mission, Charter, and Placement
Author(s):
Venkata Sasidhar (Sasi) Kanumuri
The article provides an in-depth overview of the FinOps methodology, outlining its key components and benefits. It also offers a strategic roadmap for building and scaling a FinOps team, including techniques for gaining executive buy-in. This article focuses on the vision, mission, and charter of FinOps teams, emphasizing the goal of achieving cost efficiency and fostering a culture of cost awareness while maintaining or improving the performance and functionality of cloud-based systems. It discusses the importance of equipping technical and non-technical staff with the techniques, procedures, and tools to monitor, report, and analyze their cloud expenses, ultimately accelerating cloud financial success. Additionally, the article highlights the transformative impact of Cloud FinOps functionality on organizations, empowering them to maximize the value of their cloud investments and achieve optimal cost efficiency.
