Create and maintain dashboards to track cloud costs against Forecast and Budget
Identify cost reduction opportunities through right-sizing, increasing elasticity, and cloud commitments (Savings Plan and Reserved Instances)
Build detailed forecasts for cloud costs, incorporating growth trends, utilization metrics, and product development needs
Develop KPIs and benchmarks to track cost efficiency overtime
Collaborate with product, architecture, and engineering teams to optimize cloud infrastructure and meet budget targets
Provide actionable recommendations to leadership on cloud spend trends, anomalies, and risks

Experience implementing a cloud cost analytics frameworks
Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and pricing models
Proficiency in financial modeling and cost analysis
Experience with cloud cost management tools (e.g., Apptio, Cloud Health, AWS Cost Explorer)
Familiarity with FinOps principles and frameworks
Analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive problem-solver with a passion for efficiency and cost management
Strong critical thinking and ability to solve abstract problems

Cloud Financial Analyst – FinOps

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