FinOps is a framework designed to centralize the demands of various corporate agents, aiming to optimize the procurement and usage of cloud resources, considering the specific business needs and opportunities of each company.
FinOps (Financial Operations) is more than just a tool; it's an essential cultural shift to ensure financial accountability in cloud spending models. This approach aims to promote greater understanding and collaboration among financial, product, engineering, technology teams, and beyond, resulting in enhanced efficiency and balance regarding costs, speed, decisions, and resource allocations in the cloud.
The effective implementation of FinOps involves three fundamental phases, all with the goal of promoting financial responsibility within teams:
Inform - Provide all stakeholders with the necessary information related to decision-making on cloud usage matters.
Optimize - Identify opportunities and define strategies for resource allocation related to business and cost optimization.
Operate - Implement the identified strategies and measure the results, verifying the adequacy of established objectives.
FinOps is a continuous process that requires constant monitoring and adjustments to ensure its effectiveness. For this, the active involvement of five key agents is essential:
Executives - Support initiatives and have a vision of the company, its commitments, and its objectives.
Product Owners - Responsible for defining the company's needs to achieve its corporate objectives.
Engineering - Responsible for materializing the products needed to meet the company's demands.
Finance and Procurement - Know and monitor the business modalities offered by cloud resource providers.
FinOps Specialists - Have an overview of all contracted infrastructure necessary to meet business needs. Playing a crucial role in the implementation and maintenance of FinOps.
FinOps represents a comprehensive and collaborative approach to managing costs and resources in the cloud, promoting a culture of financial accountability and operational efficiency. By following the phases of information, optimization, and operation, and actively involving different agents of the organization, it is possible to achieve smarter financial management aligned with business objectives. With FinOps, companies can not only better control their cloud spending but also maximize the value of investments and drive sustainable growth.
Authors:
Marco Antonio G. Rossi - Director of GPr Sistemas
Vinicius Marcondes - Marketing and Communication
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