AI Financial Operations & Cost Analyst

Cinter Career • Plano, TX

3d

About The Position

The AI Financial Operations & Cost Analyst supports financial planning, cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and vendor management for AI and cloud-based technologies. The role focuses on optimizing AI-related spending, improving financial transparency, supporting technology investment decisions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to promote effective financial management and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in financial operations, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), FinOps, technology finance, procurement, or cloud cost management.
• Understanding of AI and cloud cost structures, including cloud consumption, API pricing, software licensing, and usage-based pricing models.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, cost allocation, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of total cost of ownership (TCO), cost optimization, ROI analysis, and technology investment evaluation.
• Experience working with vendor contracts, licensing agreements, and procurement-related financial processes.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with business intelligence tools such as Power BI or similar platforms.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate financial insights to management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis processes for AI and cloud-based services.
• Monitor and analyze AI-related expenses, including cloud infrastructure, AI platforms, software licensing, API usage, and computing resources.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities and recommend strategies to improve financial efficiency.
• Support cost allocation, showback, chargeback, and cost recovery processes across business units.
• Collaborate with finance, procurement, legal, and technology teams to review vendor contracts, pricing structures, licensing agreements, and renewals.
• Develop financial models to evaluate total cost of ownership (TCO), return on investment (ROI), and cost-effectiveness of AI and technology investments.
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and presentations to track AI spending, resource utilization, and financial performance.
• Establish and maintain financial governance, cost controls, and reporting processes for AI-related initiatives.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to management and key stakeholders to support strategic decision-making.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level