Cloud FinOps Analyst/Lead

Hub International Insurance•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are hiring a Cloud FinOps Analyst / Lead to join our Enterprise Strategy and Technology Planning function. This role will partner closely with cloud engineering, infrastructure, and finance teams to drive cloud cost visibility, optimization, and accountability. The Cloud FinOps Analyst/Lead will serve as the technical and functional expert for Cloudability and cloud financial management, ensuring cloud spend is transparent, optimized, and aligned with business objectives through strong FinOps practices and data-driven insights. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in cloud cost management platforms, cloud pricing models, and financial analysis, combined with strong analytical capabilities and the ability to collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups. This role requires a unique blend of technical platform skills, cloud optimization knowledge, financial acumen, and business partnership capabilities to translate complex cloud consumption into actionable insights for technology and business leaders.

Requirements

Cloud Financial Analysis & Planning – Deep expertise in cloud pricing models, billing structures, and cost optimization techniques. Advanced analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex datasets into actionable insights. Strong understanding of variance analysis, forecasting, and financial performance metrics
Cloud Platform Expertise – Hands-on experience with Cloudability or similar cloud cost management platforms. Proficiency in platform configuration, custom reporting, data integration, and automation capabilities
Cloud Cost Optimization – Proven ability to identify and execute optimization opportunities across compute, storage, databases, and networking. Knowledge of rightsizing, commitment-based discounts (RIs/Savings Plans), spot instances, and architectural cost improvements
Technology & Cloud Acumen – Understanding of cloud services and architecture across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Familiarity with how technical decisions impact costs
Business Partnership & Stakeholder Management – Exceptional ability to partner with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all organizational levels. Skilled at translating financial concepts for technical audiences and technical concepts for finance audiences. Builds trust and credibility through expertise and follow-through
Process Optimization & Transformation – Track record of identifying inefficiencies and implementing automation, standardization, and continuous improvement. Champions financial management maturity initiatives and drives adoption of new tools and processes
Tagging Governance & Cost Allocation – Experience developing tagging standards, monitoring compliance, and building allocation models. Understanding of showback/chargeback methodologies and financial accountability frameworks
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills – Strong analytical mindset with ability to identify patterns, root causes, and opportunities. Creative approach to solving complex cost challenges and optimizing cloud investments
Collaboration & Influence – Ability to work effectively across organizational boundaries, build consensus, and drive initiatives forward without direct authority. Results-oriented with focus on delivering measurable business value
3-5 years of professional experience in Cloud FinOps, Cloud Operations, or related roles
2+ years hands-on experience with Cloudability or similar cloud cost management platforms
Proven track record delivering measurable cloud cost optimization results
Experience working with AWS, Azure, and/or GCP in multi-cloud environments
Background partnering with technical teams (cloud engineering, DevOps, infrastructure) and finance stakeholders
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Nice To Haves

FinOps Certified Practitioner (FinOps Foundation) strongly preferred or willingness to obtain
Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis
Experience with financial software (Oracle, SAP), databases, and visualization tools
Cloud certifications (AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Azure Fundamentals, GCP) valued
Advanced certifications (MBA, CPA, TBM Certified Professional) a plus

Responsibilities

Analyze cloud spending patterns across AWS, Azure, and GCP to identify trends, anomalies, and optimization opportunities
Develop financial models, dashboards, and automated reporting providing transparency into cloud spend, KPIs, and business outcomes
Perform variance analysis explaining budget deviations and calculate unit economics linking cloud costs to business metrics
Identify and execute optimization opportunities including rightsizing, Reserved Instances (RIs)/Savings Plans, and waste elimination
Partner with engineering teams to implement cost-reducing improvements and track validated savings
Drive annual savings through continuous optimization
Oversee configuration, administration, and optimization of Cloudability platform with accurate data integration from cloud billing sources
Build custom reports, dashboards, and automated alerts while maintaining high data quality standards
Drive platform adoption through training, documentation, and user enablement
Develop and enforce cloud tagging standards, monitoring compliance to achieve 85-95% targets
Build cost allocation methodologies for untagged and shared resources
Support showback/chargeback frameworks that increase accountability and establish financial governance aligned with enterprise standards
Support cloud budget development, forecasting, and long-range planning aligned with technology strategy
Serve as financial advisor to cloud platform teams, application owners, and infrastructure leaders
Facilitate regular cost review sessions and educate stakeholders on cloud pricing models and FinOps best practices
Bridge finance and technology by translating technical and financial concepts for diverse audiences
Establish standard operating procedures for tagging governance, cost reviews, and optimization