Cloud Cost Management (FinOps) Data Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Experience Level: Level 3 (senior): 5-7 years You will:
– Drive adoption of Cloud FinOps capabilities and best practice for cloud cost management within the organization
– Monitor, analyze, and report on cloud spend across multiple vendors
– Develop scripts and workflows to automate data collection and reporting (e.g., using Python, SQL)
– Work with partners to design, build and maintain dashboards and reports using BI tools
– Identify cost-saving opportunities through usage analysis, rightsizing, and purchasing strategies (e.g., Reserved Instances, Savings Plans).
– Liaise with technology teams to provide execution support
– Track cost optimization actions and associated value
– Manage vendor commercial incentives (e.g. Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, credits, etc.)
– Support implementation of cost recovery models for non-standard allocations (e.g. shared services & platforms, SaaS, etc.)
– Monitor ongoing compliance with cost management standards and procedures You have:
– Experience in financial analysis / working with large datasets and creation of data-driven executive materials
– Knowledge of IT infrastructure and public cloud concepts
– Database experience (e.g. Structured, Unstructured and Column)
– Experience with Agile development methodology and CI/CD
– Experience with SDLC tools such as Jira, GitHub and Bitbucket
– Experience with public cloud cost management mechanics and tools (native / 3rd party)
– Proactive mindset and ability to work independently in a large organization
– Strong written and verbal communication skills You might also have:
– Development experience (e.g. Python, Java, ETL, ELT, Swagger)
– Experience data modelling (e.g. PostgreSQL, PowerDesigner
– Experience with analytics databases (e.g. Snowflake)
– Experience in effective IT cost management strategies, models, processes, tools
– Experience with business chargeback / cost recovery models / TCO / capacity planning
– Experience with Cost Explorer, Cost and Usage Reports, Reserved Instances, vendor discounts and other AWS, Azure, GCP cost mechanics
– Understanding of cloud billing processes and procedures – FinOps / TBM certifications