GOAL

What the client needed to achieve

A leading beverage and beverage equipment manufacturer had recently renegotiated its cloud contracts to secure deeper enterprise discounts and credits. However, the organization had limited visibility into cloud billing and lacked a formal cloud FinOps practice. Sendero was engaged to validate billing accuracy during a major cloud migration. As cost control and process gaps became apparent, the client needed a scalable approach to improve transparency and optimize cloud spending.

RESULTS

Structured delivery, measurable outcomes

DELIVERY

How Sendero delivered

Sendero partnered closely with the client to establish the processes, tools, and governance needed to improve cloud financial management. The team validated billing accuracy, identified opportunities to simplify existing workflows, implemented cloud cost optimization strategies, and led the deployment of a technology platform that automated core FinOps activities. Sendero continued to support the cloud FinOps program and its ongoing evolution even beyond the initial engagement.

Highlights:

• Documented and improved the monthly chargeback process
• Identified inefficiencies in workflows previously managed by a third-party vendor
• Implemented simplified templates and streamlined stakeholder communications
• Partnered with Google Cloud and internal teams to implement committed use discounts (CUDs) and rightsizing strategies
• Led the selection, configuration, and implementation of Apptio Cloudability to automate chargebacks and provide self-service dashboards

PRACTICE

Creating a sustainable model for cloud financial management

By establishing a formal cloud FinOps foundation, the client gained a scalable framework for managing cloud spend and improving financial transparency. The program was built to support future optimization efforts and provide a model for enterprise-wide productivity tracking. Its success also helped drive the creation of a dedicated task force focused on cloud cost optimization, positioning the organization to adapt and scale as cloud usage grows.

KEY CONTACTS

Wayne Tung

Managing Director, Consulting

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