Cloud FinOps Analyst

Regions Bank•Hoover, AL

23h•Remote

About The Position

At Regions, the Cloud FinOps Analyst is responsible for optimizing cloud infrastructure costs, monitoring usage patterns, and implementing strategies to maximize efficiency. This position utilizes a deep understanding of cloud technologies, financial analysis, and cost management. Additionally, this position collaborates with cross-functional teams to align cloud spending with business objectives and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and five (5) years of financial analysis, management reporting, or related experience
Or High School Diploma or GED and nine (9) years of financial analysis, management reporting, or related experience
Certified Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Practitioner or ability to obtain within three (3) months in role
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
Strong collaboration skills both within a team and across teams
Strong communication skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong research skills
Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills
Strong work ethic and self-motivation
Understanding of cloud technologies, financial analysis, and cost management
Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Experience with cloud cost management tools and services
Experience in cloud optimization or in related roles within a cloud centric environment
Ability to interpret and ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and industry guidance
Advanced knowledge of financial statements

Responsibilities

Collaborates with finance and technology teams to establish cloud budgets and forecasts
Develops and maintains financial models and forecasts to track cloud spending and cost-saving initiatives
Analyzes billing data and cloud usage metrics to identify trends and areas for optimization
Plays a key role in the development and implementation of strategies to optimize cloud costs
Creates reports and dashboards to track and communicate cloud cost optimization efforts to stakeholders
Provides guidance to engineering teams on implementation of optimization recommendations
Presents financial analysis to influence management decisions
Stays current on industry trends, tools, and technologies related to cloud cost management and FinOps practices
Prepares and maintains detailed and comprehensive documentation of processes and procedures to support and drive process improvements
Assists management with complex projects and/or initiatives
Offers guidance and advice to junior analysts
Ensures compliance with risk management programs, rules and regulations, and cybersecurity practices; identifies opportunities for and supports process improvements; applies disciplined change management practices