Responsible cloud cost management. The FinOps approach by Sii

With the rapid pace of digital transformation, the acceleration of AI development, and the growing adoption of cloud environments, organizations of all sizes are increasingly facing unpredictable operational costs. According to the Flexera State of the Cloud 2025 report, as many as 84% of organizations identify managing cloud spend as one of their top challenges, with average cloud budget overruns reaching 17%. The answer to these challenges? FinOps, a philosophy of cloud cost management that Sii has been successfully implementing for its clients. 

What is FinOps and how does it help reduce cloud costs? 

FinOps (short for Cloud Financial Operations) is more than just a set of tools or techniques. It is, above all, an organizational culture and an iterative process that bridges the gap between technology, finance, and business teams. Its primary goal is not simply to cut costs, but to maximize the business value of the cloud. 

We often ask our clients: do you really know how much your company is spending on the cloud, and why so much? – says Barbara Brandon, Business Development Manager at Sii Poland. – FinOps allows you to regain control over what has long been fragmented and invisible.

The Flexera State of the Cloud 2025 report reveals that up to one-third of all cloud spending goes toward resources that are underutilized or completely wasted. In order to prevent the losses, Sii offers a four-step framework for implementing FinOps, which includes: 

1. Assessment of the current cloud landscape 
2. Maturity evaluation 
3. Strategic planning 
4. Execution and optimization roadmap delivery 

Data-driven cloud spending optimization 

Transparency is the foundation of effective FinOps. That’s why Sii developed the concept of FinOps Business Intelligence – a structured approach to cloud cost data analysis that answers essential questions: Who is spending? Where? And why? 

Sii’s approach ensures full visibility of expenses across products, resources, regions, and subscriptions, including key metrics such as cost per feature or non-productive resources. With automated reporting and standardized data formats (such as FOCUS – FinOps Open Cost and Usage Specification), organizations can proactively monitor anomalies, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions. 

FinOps BI is more than cost control, it’s a real cultural shift – explains Mariusz Bogacki, Senior DevOps Engineer and FinOps Consultant at Sii Poland. – Every dollar has an owner, and decisions are made consciously, not based on intuition.

FinOps in practice – how Sii helps clients optimize cloud usage 

Sii Team not only advises but also guides clients through the entire FinOps lifecycle – from initial audits to reservation strategies, automated reporting systems, and continuous cloud environment housekeeping. 

Using the crawl, walk, run approach, organizations can safely and measurably build FinOps maturity. Tangible outcomes include: 

• 20–30% cost reduction in the crawl and walk phases (3–6 months), increasing further in the run stage (9–12 months), 
• Increased financial awareness among engineers and managers, 
• Automated reporting and reduced manual work. 

Modern cloud cost management – standardization and automation with FinOps 

Sii’s expert teams operate in line with leading industry standards such as the FinOps Foundation and open specifications like FOCUS. This enables organizations to analyze billing data faster, regardless of their cloud provider. 

FinOps is a team sport – says Sebastian Cięszczyk, Google Cloud Competency Center Manager at Sii Poland. – Tools are just half of success. What truly makes a difference is mindset, processes, and day-to-day collaboration between IT, finance, procurement, and business.

Efficient cloud cost optimization – discover Sii’s approach 

If your company relies on the cloud but you’re unsure whether you’re spending efficiently, it’s time to consider a FinOps consultation. Sii offers cloud cost assessments, FinOps Business Intelligence workshops, and tailored implementations adapted to your organization’s needs and workflows.