Cloud Cost Management (FinOps) Data Analyst

Job Title : Cloud Cost Management (FinOps) Data Analyst

Experience Level : Level (senior) : - years

Open positions : Job Level : FTC

Location : Montreal (Day onboarding onsite / in office presence x week)

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 (, 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 (, Reserved Instances, Savings Plans).
• Liaise with technology teams to provide execution support
• Track cost optimization actions and associated value
• Manage vendor commercial incentives ( Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, credits, etc.)
• Support implementation of cost recovery models for non-standard allocations ( 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 ( 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 / rd party)
• Proactive mindset and ability to work independently in a large organization
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

You might also have :

• Development experience ( Python, Java, ETL, ELT, Swagger)
• Experience data modelling ( PostgreSQL, PowerDesigner
• Experience with analytics databases ( 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