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  1. 6D AGO

    Cloud Billing with FinOps: Tips, Mistakes and Surprises

    We talk about cloud billing & finance management, accounting with a FinOps specialist from British Airways. Magda & I cover cloud billing, invoicing reconciliation, understanding cost allocation, handling cost anomalies, and best practices for creating actionable financial reports. Chapters (00:00:00) - Coming soon: The Finance of Cloud Invoicing(00:00:56) - What's The Confusing Cloud Invoices?(00:04:12) - Top 3 Cloud Bill Surprises(00:06:33) - How to reconcile multiple invoices in a multi-cloud environment(00:09:52) - What is the most expensive mistake you have made?(00:12:41) - On Showback vs. Chargeback in FinOps(00:16:10) - How to Have a Hard Talk about Cost Accountability in Finops(00:19:58) - How to escalate a cloud-related issue? ((00:23:57) - What does a good report have for you?(00:29:34) - Ask for Cloud Provider Discounts(00:33:13) - How to improve your invoicing process?(00:41:24) - Teaching English to Phenoms

    42 min

  2. FEB 2

    Data FinOps: How to use FinOps Cost Data the Right Way (Explained by Splunk FinOps Lead)

    Bridging the gap between cloud cost data and engineering action is the most significant hurdle for modern digital enterprises. This deep dive into data finops explains how to move beyond simple dashboards to create a culture of accountability and measurable business value. Most organizations struggle with analysis paralysis where visibility exists but action remains stagnant. We explore how to reconnect metrics to business outcomes that engineers actually care about and how to shift the conversation from technology costs to product margins. By treating cloud cost management as a strategic planning session rather than an accounting report, teams can free up budget for innovation and faster feature delivery. This episode provides a tactical framework brought by Zach Johnson, Head of FinOps at Splunk for building a FinOps Center of Excellence, mastering monthly reviews, and implementing unit economics to quantify the value of every dollar spent in the cloud. Whether you are a finance lead or an engineering manager, these insights will help you transition from reactive cost-cutting to proactive business enablement. Chapters (00:00:00) - FinOps Quickly(00:00:44) - Why Data and Dashboards Don't Spark Action in Finops(00:03:30) - What is the best way to get rid of on-demand spend(00:07:00) - PayPal's monthly FinOps Review(00:09:29) - How to Structure a Monthly Review(00:11:35) - How to Keep the Stakeholders Engaged(00:13:14) - How to Have a Successful Finops Meeting(00:20:12) - FinOps: The Business of IT(00:27:49) - Building a FinOps Center of Excellence(00:29:44) - What are the critical roles in a more advanced company?(00:32:27) - What do you think are one of the most critical factors that create(00:34:09) - How to Build the CoE: Year 3(00:37:34) - FREENOS: How to Build a FinOps Practice

    40 min

  3. JAN 27

    FinOps Teams Are Making This One Critical Mistake

    In this episode of the FinOps Weekly podcast, Victor is joined by Frank from Coblan to discuss a major shift in how companies manage cloud costs. They dive into why traditional "bottom-up" FinOps often fails and how a "top-down" strategy can lead to better results. Frank explains that asking engineers to fix things without a clear strategy is a common mistake. Instead, leadership should set the vision and constraints, allowing technical teams to work effectively within a defined "sandbox." Key topics covered in this episode: Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up: Why FinOps teams should look to leadership for priorities rather than relying solely on automated tool recommendations [03:55]. Context is Everything: Why raw numbers like "46%" or "$300,000" are useless without understanding the business goals and profit margins behind them [19:54]. The Power of Constraints: How setting clear technical limits can actually free developers to be more creative and productive [15:59]. Speaking the Language of Finance: A real-world example of how translating cloud terms (like Reserved Instances) into financial concepts can win over a CFO [11:12]. Actionable Advice: The importance of reading your company's strategy reports and working with Product Owners to get FinOps tasks into the official backlog [50:01]. If you want to move beyond just "chasing savings" and start driving real business value through your cloud strategy, this conversation provides the roadmap. Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNsEYhUvsB0 Chapters (00:00:00) - Top Down Finops(00:00:43) - Franc Contrepoix(00:02:35) - Top-Down Finops vs Bottom Down Finops(00:08:01) - CFO: We're in a Cloud Bubble(00:10:31) - Questions about Reserved Installs(00:13:15) - WSJDLive: The Process of Cascading Rules(00:13:49) - Constraints in the Software Development Process(00:18:15) - Context is everything in data visualization(00:25:12) - The Context of Decision Making(00:29:31) - The cloud and its risks(00:32:41) - One of the good things of cloud(00:36:18) - Common Mistakes in the Cloud Financial Data(00:41:20) - Finance & IT: The Need for Collaboration Tools(00:47:58) - Top-down vs bottom-up(00:51:30) - Promotion for Managers

    52 min

  4. JAN 20

    Your FinOps Strategy is Broken (Here's Why)

    Our FinOps Weekly Courses: https://learn.finopsweekly.com Discover the truth about FinOps and how you can succeed in this field without being technical. In this video, we explore the world of FinOps, a crucial aspect of cloud cost control and cloud budgeting. We delve into the FinOps framework, discussing how to reduce cloud costs and optimize cloud pricing models. Whether you're a beginner looking to start a FinOps career or an experienced professional seeking FinOps certification, this video provides valuable insights into the FinOps tools and techniques used by FinOps engineers and analysts. Learn how to approach cloud optimization and cloud computing with a FinOps focus, and gain a deeper understanding of cloud pricing and cloud cost optimization. With the right FinOps training and mindset, you can become a successful FinOps practitioner, even without a technical background. Join us as we discuss the essentials of FinOps, including FinOps interview questions, the FinOps practitioner exam, and more. By the end of this video, you'll have a solid foundation in FinOps and be ready to take your skills to the next level. 00:00 Introduction 02:08 Bridging Contextual Gaps in FinOps 04:05 Real-World Example of Context Misalignment 09:13 Creating a Context-Aware Glossary 11:02 Context-Driven FinOps in Different Company Sizes 14:17 Challenges in Large Organizations 18:01 Avoiding Common FinOps Mistakes 19:27 Empowering Teams with Self-Service FinOps 25:25 Exploring FinOps Roles and Career Growth 26:59 Challenges in Starting a FinOps Practice 31:33 Misconceptions in FinOps 33:32 Technical Insights: Compression and Data Optimization 40:05 Future of FinOps Careers 48:27 Advice for New FinOps Practitioners ​ ​ Newsletter FinOps Weekly: https://newsletter.finopsweekly.com/subscribe ​ FinOps Weekly Community on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/finopsweekly/shared_invite/zt-3671i60tj-XCb5BTADAYDaTBV0VazYrw Bookmark these pages and never lose a Cloud Provider FinOps Update! AWS FinOps Updates: https://finopsweekly.com/news/aws-cost-optimization-finops-updates/ Azure FinOps Updates: https://finopsweekly.com/news/azure-cost-optimization-finops-updates/ GCP FinOps Updates: https://finopsweekly.com/news/gcp-cost-optimization-finops-updates/ Oracle OCI FinOps Updates: https://finopsweekly.com/news/oracle-oci-finops-updates/ Chapters (00:00:00) - Interview(00:00:28) - What is Context-driven Finops?(00:03:51) - The challenges of building a FinOps platform(00:07:54) - What would have been done differently for the FinOps platform?(00:10:48) - How does the context of a document differ depending on the company?(00:13:40) - Finnops in a Large Organization(00:17:47) - How to implement FinOps in your organization?(00:21:14) - How to start a Finops Practice?(00:26:06) - What separates the 'Stick' in FinOps(00:31:28) - The Cost of API(00:40:06) - 5 Biggest Myths About FinOps(00:42:26) - What Do You See Happening In FinOps?(00:45:37) - How long will it take to have a FinOps token specialist?

    52 min

  5. JAN 13

    Why Executives Can't Afford to Ignore FinOps Anymore

    Our FinOps Weekly Courses: https://learn.finopsweekly.com In this episode of FinOps Weekly, we talk with Borja Martinez from NTT Data about the importance of FinOps dashboards for executives. Learn about the key roles FinOps play in business value, cost control, and decision-making. We also discuss the unexpected business value FinOps can uncover, the most common and costly mistakes seen in FinOps, and the essential skills needed for a successful career in this field. If you want to engage your executives in FinOps or pursue a career in this field, this episode is a must-watch. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:29 The Importance of FinOps for Companies 02:13 Unexpected Business Value from FinOps 04:21 Key Metrics for Measuring FinOps Success 09:07 Engaging Executives in FinOps 18:53 Career Paths and Skills in FinOps 29:03 Advice for Starting a Career in FinOps ​ ​ Newsletter FinOps Weekly: https://newsletter.finopsweekly.com/subscribe ​ FinOps Weekly Community on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/finopsweekly/shared_invite/zt-3671i60tj-XCb5BTADAYDaTBV0VazYrw Bookmark these pages and never lose a Cloud Provider FinOps Update! AWS FinOps Updates: https://finopsweekly.com/news/aws-cost-optimization-finops-updates/ Azure FinOps Updates: https://finopsweekly.com/news/azure-cost-optimization-finops-updates/ GCP FinOps Updates: https://finopsweekly.com/news/gcp-cost-optimization-finops-updates/ Oracle OCI FinOps Updates: https://finopsweekly.com/news/oracle-oci-finops-updates/ Chapters (00:00:00) - What is Finops and its importance for companies?(00:04:21) - What are the metrics that matter most for measuring FinOps success?(00:06:39) - Cost and waste detection(00:09:11) - What is the role of FinOps in the executive decisions?(00:10:31) - How do you translate the cloud cost into business insights?(00:12:03) - What does a good FinOps dashboard look like?(00:14:44) - Finance & Technology: The Need to Drive Business Value(00:18:47) - Phenoms and the role of finos in the(00:22:05) - What are the skills that are most valuable in a spinoff?(00:24:38) - Phenox FC: Future of Finops Roles(00:34:19) - Borja On Working As An Executive

    35 min

  6. JAN 6

    FinOps Gaps: From Theory to Production

    Join us as we talk with Olfa from Azure Cloud Academy about why FinOps implementations often take longer than expected. We explore the gaps between FinOps theory and real-world production, the importance of understanding business value, and the role of cultural practices in achieving cloud cost efficiency. Discover the common pitfalls, including ownership issues, alert fatigue, and the challenge of balancing automated remediation with contextual actions. Gain valuable insights into building trust within engineering teams, optimizing anomaly detection, and effective monitoring practices. 00:00 Intro 00:26 Understanding the FinOps Framework 00:39 Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice 03:07 Challenges in FinOps Implementation 05:19 Addressing Anomalies in FinOps 07:55 Effective Alert Management 10:28 Automation in FinOps: Best Practices 15:25 Common Pitfalls in FinOps 17:15 Final Thoughts and Advice 18:22 Conclusion and Next Steps Chapters (00:00:00) - In the Know: FinOps in the Cloud(00:00:27) - What is the biggest gap between the FinOps Theory and what actually(00:03:20) - What are the aspects of a pin ops implementation that take longer than(00:05:30) - Anomaly Detection in Phenops 2(00:10:54) - What are the fastest remediation wings that people or the teams can(00:15:24) - Freenaux: Data Management, Analytics, Dashboard(00:17:28) - Phenops: A Practice of Automation

    19 min

  7. 12/29/2025

    The 30-Day FinOps Plan Every AWS Team Needs Now

    AWS FinOps Updates: https://finopsweekly.com/news/aws-cost-optimization-finops-updates/ Join Victor Garcia and AWS Technical Account Manager Loïc Fournier for an in-depth breakdown of the most impactful AWS re:Invent announcements for FinOps practitioners. Discover how Database Savings Plans, Compute Optimizer automation, and new cost management features can transform your cloud financial strategy in 2026. In this episode, we cover the top 3 re:Invent announcements, hidden cost implications, real-world savings scenarios, and a complete 30-day action plan to optimize your AWS spending from day one. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 00:35 - Top 3 AWS re:Invent announcements for FinOps 01:26 - Database Savings Plans: The game-changer everyone's been waiting for 02:03 - Compute Optimizer automation for unattached volumes 03:51 - Savings Plan sharing prioritization and cost allocation 05:26 - Why Database Savings Plans simplify multi-service coverage 06:00 - Jump cut handling and new cost contact features 07:04 - Underestimated feature: 18-month AI-powered forecasting 09:46 - Your first 30 days of 2026: Step-by-step FinOps checklist 10:05 - Day 1: Database Savings Plans implementation strategy 12:06 - Graviton migration and volume optimization priorities 13:27 - Week 2: Visibility, alerts, and dashboard aggregation 14:10 - Week 3: Forecasting, prioritization, and cost efficiency scoring 16:40 - AI for FinOps: Testing Q Developer and MCP server integration 17:04 - The continuous effort mindset: Empowering your team 1 8:40 - Monthly recaps and staying current with AWS updates 19:27 - FinOps Foundation FOCUS 1.2 release 20:06 - Hidden costs and pricing model tricks to watch for 22:36 - Database Savings Plans vs Reservations: The trade-offs 26:01 - Seven-day rollback window: Your safety net for commitments 27:34 - Serverless vs provision: Reevaluating your database strategy 28:29 - Real-world scenario: $1,890/month additional savings example 31:35 - The importance of customer feedback loops 33:55 - Loïc's career journey: From mainframes to cloud FinOps 38:48 - On-premises vs cloud: The mindset shift every team needs 41:22 - One piece of advice for FinOps practitioners 42:11 - Essential resources: Blogs, YouTube sessions, and Compute Optimizer 45:27 - Education and gamification: Building a cost-aware culture 49:11 - Implementing policies and automation to prevent waste 50:20 - Final thoughts and feedback call-to-action CONNECT WITH US: Victor Garcia - FinOps Weekly Loïc Fournier - AWS Technical Account Manager Have feedback on AWS cost management features? Share it with your AWS account team or reach out to Loïc on LinkedIn! Our FinOps Weekly Courses: https://learn.finopsweekly.com ​ ​ Newsletter FinOps Weekly: https://newsletter.finopsweekly.com/subscribe ​ FinOps Weekly Community on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/finopsweekly/shared_invite/zt-3671i60tj-XCb5BTADAYDaTBV0VazYrw #awsreinvent2025 #FinOps #CloudCostOptimization #AWSSavingsPlans #DatabaseSavingsPlans #ComputeOptimizer #CloudFinancialManagement #AWSCostManagement #FinOpsWeekly #CloudOptimization #AWSUpdates #TechPodcast #CloudComputing #CostEfficiency #DevOps

    51 min

  8. 12/23/2025

    English Teacher to FinOps Author: How She Did It

    FinOps Cashflow Newsletter: https://finopscashflow.com Welcome to a special episode of the FinOps Weekly Podcast! This week, Victor Garcia sits down with Alexa Abbruscatto, FinOps thought leader and creator of the FinOps Cashflow Newsletter—to explore the evolving world of FinOps, the power of community, and actionable strategies for cloud cost management. Whether you’re a FinOps pro, a finance leader, or just cloud-curious, you’ll find practical insights, career inspiration, and a look at what’s next for the FinOps movement. Our FinOps Weekly Courses: https://learn.finopsweekly.com Timestamps: 00:00 - Meet Alexa: From English Teacher to FinOps Leader 03:12 - The Evolution of FinOps: Beyond Cloud Infrastructure 06:28 - Procurement’s Role in FinOps Success 09:45 - Building Community & The Power of Collaboration 13:20 - Alexa’s Journey: Soft Skills in a Technical World 17:00 - Making FinOps Accessible: Teaching Complex Concepts 21:15 - Real-World Challenges: Enterprise Commitments & Cloud Discounts 25:40 - AI, Automation, and the Future of Procurement 30:05 - How to Break Into FinOps (No Tech Background Needed) 34:30 - Community Growth, Events, and Global Networking 39:10 - Incentivizing Contribution & Keeping the Community Engaged 43:00 - Alexa’s Wish List for FinOps in 2026 Key Takeaways: How FinOps is expanding beyond traditional cloud cost management The importance of procurement and finance collaboration Alexa’s unique path into FinOps and why soft skills matter Actionable advice for building a thriving FinOps community Trends to watch: AI, automation, and data-driven governance #FinOps #CloudCostManagement #CloudFinance #Procurement #TechCareers #FinOpsCommunity #CloudOptimization #CashflowNewsletter — Enjoyed the episode? Like, comment, and share your biggest FinOps challenge below!

    35 min
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    Victor Garcia
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
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