FinOps consultant
Journey of a FinOps Cloud consultant in umbrella employment
My path to autonomy with Kaiporting
Hello, my name is Sophie and I am a FinOps consultant with 8 years’ experience. I started in IT management control, then specialised in cloud cost management (AWS and Azure) for large accounts, as a permanent employee of an IT services company. While this gave me stability, it also brought several frustrations.
The challenges I faced:
- Imposed assignments: My employer placed me according to its sales needs, not my FinOps expertise.
- A pay gap: The rate billed to the client kept rising, my salary much less so.
- Little recognition: FinOps was seen as a side activity of managed services, with no real career path.
- Fear of taking the leap: With a mortgage under way, I didn’t want to lose the security of being an employee.
I wanted to work directly with clients and choose my assignments without giving up employee status. That’s when I discovered umbrella employment with Kaiporting.
Typical journey inspired by situations supported by Kaiporting – name changed.
Why I chose Kaiporting and became a FinOps consultant in umbrella employment
After talking with an advisor and running an income simulation, I started my first umbrella assignment: rolling out a multi-cloud FinOps practice for a retail company. Here’s what changed for me:
- Freedom of choice:
I negotiate my daily rate directly and work on topics I care about: cost governance, showback/chargeback, commitment optimisation. - Fairer pay:
With only 4% management fees, I keep a much larger share of what I bill than I did at the IT services company. - I remain an employee:
Payslip, health insurance, pension and unemployment insurance. My bank kept treating me as an employee for my mortgage. - Supported skills development:
My FinOps training and certifications are included in my professional expenses.
What Kaiporting brings me day to day
Since joining Kaiporting, my daily life has changed. I feel recognised, both professionally and personally:
My expertise is valued
FinOps is finally at the heart of my assignments, with pay that reflects its value to my clients.
I’ve gained independence
I choose my clients, negotiate my contracts and organise my time.
Peace of mind
My salary is paid on a fixed date every month, and my personal projects remain financeable.
A simplified framework
Kaiporting handles invoicing, payroll and admin. I focus on my clients.
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Contact us now!
Feel free to contact us to learn more about Kaiporting and how we can support you in your professional journey. Our team is ready to answer all your questions and offer you the best possible support.
