FinOps Doesn't Stay Fixed. Keep It QA'd.
A point-in-time FinOps audit is not a FinOps program. Our retainer provides continuous validation — monthly Defect Score updates, quarterly FQAF cycles, and on-call FinOps QA support.
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Managed FinOps QA Retainer is the natural next step after an assessment — converting a point-in-time audit into a continuous quality program.
Engagement Phases
Monitor (8 hrs/month)
Automated scan of tagging coverage, alert health, and billing anomalies. Monthly FinOps Defect Score update. Summary report delivered by the 5th of each month.
Validate (20 hrs/month)
Everything in Monitor, plus quarterly FQAF audit cycle and Defect Score trend analysis.
Audit+ (40 hrs/month)
Everything in Validate, plus 2 specialist service engagements per year (e.g., GPU Cost Governance, Shift-Left implementation).
Deliverables
Before & After
| Metric | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| FinOps Defect Score Trend | 47/100 at engagement start | 81/100 at Month 12 |
| Tagging Coverage | 63% | 96% (maintained) |
| Alert False Positive Rate | 34% | 4% |
Tools We Use
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum commitment?
6 months. FinOps controls take 2–3 months to stabilise after initial remediation. A 6-month engagement gives you a meaningful Defect Score trend and at least one full FQAF cycle.
What is the price?
Monitor tier: USD 4,000/month. Validate tier: USD 6,500/month. Audit+ tier: USD 9,000/month. All tiers require a 6-month minimum commitment.
Can we start with an assessment and move to a retainer?
Yes — this is the standard path. The FinOps QA Assessment establishes your baseline Defect Score and remediation roadmap. The retainer then maintains and improves from that baseline. The assessment fee is credited against the first retainer month.
Get Your FinOps Defect Score
Book a free 30-minute cloud cost review. We will identify your top three FinOps gaps and give you a preliminary Defect Score — no pitch, no obligation.
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