Cloud bills can be complex and difficult to understand, making it challenging for teams to optimize their cloud costs. The traditional software delivery setup, where separate groups handled costs and code, has led to a shift in roles and responsibilities, with engineers needing access to resources to innovate quickly. However, this has created a need for finance departments to understand cloud costs and optimize expenses. Cloud cost optimization is crucial due to the high price tag associated with cloud services, with an average spend exceeding budget by 13% on average. Teams may encounter issues such as cloud waste, resource sprawl, and difficulty in forecasting costs, making it essential to approach cloud cost management proactively. Public cloud providers offer various tools for budgeting, cost analysis, and optimization, but teams still need to manually review and manage their cloud bills. Automation of cloud cost management tasks can be achieved through third-party solutions or simple checklists, helping teams optimize costs in real-time. By monitoring costs in real-time, getting notified about anomalies, and forecasting expenses accurately, companies can reduce their cloud bill and achieve better cost control.