Financial Operations Analyst

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Snowflake Optimization Specialist to join our team. This role focuses on optimizing the performance, cost efficiency, and scalability of our Snowflake Data Cloud environment. The ideal candidate will have deep technical hands-on expertise in Snowflake, a strong background in cloud cost management practices (FinOps), and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive actionable insights and improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

Snowflake Optimization:

• Evaluate and optimize Snowflake workloads for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.

• Develop and implement strategies to minimize cloud storage and compute costs while maintaining performance SLAs.

• Analyze query performance, recommend indexing strategies, and implement partitioning and clustering for improved efficiency.

Cost Management & FinOps Practices:

• Monitor Snowflake usage patterns, identify inefficiencies, and recommend cost-saving opportunities.

• Implement FinOps practices to ensure financial accountability and promote data-driven decision-making regarding Snowflake spend.

• Work closely with Finance and Engineering teams to track, forecast, and optimize Snowflake-related expenses.

Data Architecture and Governance:

• Collaborate with Data Engineers and Architects to design and optimize data models for Snowflake.

• Ensure adherence to best practices for data governance, security, and compliance within Snowflake.

Tooling & Automation:

• Build automation tools and scripts to streamline Snowflake performance tuning, cost monitoring, and alerting.

• Evaluate and integrate third-party tools for enhanced Snowflake monitoring and optimization.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Partner with Business Intelligence, Data Engineering, and DevOps teams to understand data requirements and deliver solutions that align with business goals.

• Provide recommendations for Snowflake usage and architecture to ensure alignment with organizational needs.

Qualifications:

Technical Skills:

• Extensive experience with Snowflake Data Cloud, including features such as multi-cluster warehouses, storage tiers, and data sharing.

• Proficient in SQL for analyzing and optimizing complex queries.

• Strong understanding of cloud cost management principles, particularly in a Snowflake environment.

• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and automation frameworks.

• Familiarity with BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker, Power BI) and their integration with Snowflake.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience managing and optimizing Snowflake or similar cloud data platforms.

• 5 years of hands-on experience managing SQL database management.

• Proven track record of implementing cost optimization strategies in cloud environments.

• Experience working within a FinOps framework or a strong understanding of its principles.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Snowflake certification (e.g., SnowPro Core, SnowPro Advanced).

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

• Knowledge of data governance frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, SOX).