FinOps Analyst

Shi International Corp.•Austin, TX

52d•$80,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The FinOps Analyst is an entry-level, non-customer-facing role designed to support the delivery of FinOps services across multi-cloud environments. This role is ideal for individuals beginning their FinOps career, with responsibilities focused on data analysis, reporting, and internal support for FinOps Consultants. The Analyst will work closely with internal teams-including engineering, finance, and ITAM-to ensure accurate cloud cost visibility, support optimization efforts, and contribute to the development of FinOps deliverables.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Engineering, or related field
1+ year of professional experience in FinOps, cloud operations, finance, or data analytics
Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, formulas, Power Query)
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and FinOps concepts
Curiosity and willingness to learn FinOps practices and tools
Database management and reporting skills - Intermediate
Strong organizational skills - Intermediate
Experience with customer relations and satisfaction - Intermediate
Ability to multitask and complete tasks with efficiency and accuracy - Intermediate
Ability to follow direction while working individually and in a team environment - Intermediate
Ability to accept, understand, and learn from management feedback - Intermediate
Ability to work effectively within all levels of an organization, both internally and externally - Intermediate
Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders - Intermediate
Analytical Thinking: Can apply critical thinking to analyze data, identify patterns, and make basic inferences.
Data Analysis: Can identify patterns and trends in data, propose hypotheses, and use statistical techniques to test them.
Data Literacy: Can identify relevant data sources, collect data, and use basic tools to interpret and report findings.
Critical Thinking: Can analyze and interpret data to inform decision-making, and propose solutions based on logical reasoning.
Attention to Detail: Can identify errors or inconsistencies in work and make necessary corrections.
Communication: Can effectively communicate complex ideas and information, and can adapt communication style to the audience.
Problem-Solving: Can identify problems, propose solutions, and take action to resolve them without explicit instructions.
Technical Expertise: Can apply technical knowledge and skills effectively in most situations, with occasional guidance.
Time Management: Can generally use time effectively and is working towards improving task prioritization and deadline management.
Continuous Improvement: Can identify moderate areas for improvement and implement moderate changes.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to Power BI, SQL, Python, or scripting languages
Understanding of cloud billing models and cost optimization techniques
Experience with FinOps tools (e.g., Flexera, Cloudability, CloudHealth, Ternary, CloudZero, etc)
FinOps Certified Practitioner or willingness to obtain within 90 days
One or more foundational cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Cloud Practitioner, Azure Fundamentals)

Responsibilities

Analyze cloud usage and cost data across public cloud and SaaS
Assist in collecting, cleaning, and validating cloud billing and usage data
Support tagging compliance, cost allocation, and budget forecasting
Build and maintain dashboards and reports using Excel, Power BI, or Tableau
Perform anomaly detection and contribute to cost optimization analysis
Maintain internal FinOps tools, automation scripts, and documentation
Collaborate with engineering, finance, and ITAM teams to align asset and cost data
Participate in internal FinOps enablement, training sessions, and maturity assessments
Contribute to internal knowledge bases and process improvement initiatives
Understand Cloud Usage & Cost: Reporting & Analytics
Optimize Cloud Usage & Cost: Tagging, Allocation, and Anomaly Detection
Manage the FinOps Practice: FinOps Practice Operations