FinOps Cloud Analyst

FinOps Cloud Analyst

Location: Juno beach , FL

Experience: 7 to 8 years

Role Summary

The FinOps Analyst will play a critical role in managing and optimizing cloud financial operations, ensuring cost efficiency, and providing financial insights to support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of cloud financial management, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop reports and conduct detailed financial analysis of cloud spending, identifying trends and areas for cost optimization.

• Implement cost optimization strategies to reduce cloud spend by analyzing resource utilization, right-sizing instances, and eliminating waste

• Work with cloud architects and engineers to design cost-effective cloud solutions.

• Identify and recommend cost-saving opportunities through reserved instances, savings plans, and other financial instruments.

• Identify opportunities for automation within PMO processes and implement solutions to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy

• Develop and enforce financial policies and governance related to cloud usage and expenditures.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including finance, IT, engineering, and business units to align cloud capacity and financial planning.

• Utilize and manage FinOps tools and platforms to monitor cloud usage and spending

Technical Expertise

• Bachelor s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in financial analysis, cloud financial management, or a similar role.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to handle complex data sets and produce actionable insights.

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and familiarity with their cost management tools.

• Experience in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.

• Experience with financial software and tools, such as Excel, Power BI, or Tableau.

• Knowledge of FinOps principles and practices.

• Certification in FinOps, cloud financial management, or related areas is a plus.

Business Acumen

Experience in the energy or utilities sector is a plus.

Personal Attributes

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities, with the skill to collaborate effectively with all organizational levels.

• Forward-thinking innovator with a strategic approach and a passion for driving technological progress