Staff Cloud FinOps Analyst
About The Position
This position requires passing a ServiceNow background screening, USFedPASS (US Federal Personnel Authorization Screening Standards). This includes a credit check, criminal/misdemeanor check and taking a drug test. Any employment is contingent upon passing the screening. Due to Federal requirements, only US citizens, US naturalized citizens or US Permanent Residents, holding a green card, will be considered. Join the Global Cloud Services organization and manage Public Cloud Cost & Usage governance team. Bring your expertise in managing migration to Public Cloud and work with an exceptional team experienced in across cloud engineers, customer experience, product managers, data engineers and capture immense value. This role will be responsible for establishing long range plan and monthly forecast of public cloud cost & usage, identifying and tracking optimization opportunities, working closely with engineering teams to ensure efficient resource usage. This role will also handle commit-based-discount coverage & utilization, cost & usage tool dashboarding. The position will report to the Director of Cloud FinOps.
Requirements
- Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI's potential impact on the function or industry.
- 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience in a relevant field (e.g., Finance, IT, Cloud Computing, or Business); or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in a FinOps or cloud financial management role
- Hands-on experience with GCP, AWS or Azure cloud providers is a strong plus
- Deep knowledge of cloud cost management tools (e.g., AWS Cost Explorer, Google Cloud Billing)
- Strong experience in financial forecasting, budgeting, and enterprise-level cost optimization strategies
- Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and partner closely with Engineering, Finance, and Executive Leadership teams
- Full professional proficiency in English (mandatory)
Nice To Haves
- FinOps Certified Practitioner or AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- Experience with automation tools for cost management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to present financial insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Proactive and self-driven mindset
Responsibilities
- Monitor, analyze, and optimize cloud spending across AWS, GCP and Azure
- Collaborate with Engineering teams to implement cost-effective cloud solutions
- Develop and maintain cloud cost forecasting models
- Manage commit-based-discounts to optimize long-term costs
- Provide visibility and insights into cloud expenses through dashboards and reports
- Define and implement cost allocations to measure unit-metrics of cost per customer and cost per instance
- Define and promote best practices for cloud cost governance
- Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement in cost management
- Work with cloud service providers on demand planning and capacity reservation
Benefits
- health plans
- flexible spending accounts
- a 401(k) Plan with company match
- ESPP
- matching donations
- a flexible time away plan
- family leave programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
