Cloud Cost Estimation Analyst

Role Description

• The DB Cloud FinOps function drives financial accountability of cloud consumption, providing distributed teams with insights into their consumption, spend and optimisation / control options to ensure cloud usage is managed efficiently.
• We are looking for a meticulous and proactive

• Cloud Cost Estimation Analyst

  to support accurate forecasting and budgeting of our GCP initiatives and to maintain/enhance our tailored Cloud Cost Estimation models. In this role, you will be responsible for providing the tools to estimate Cloud spend and in supporting teams to estimate GCP-related costs for new and existing projects, ensuring cost efficiency, and providing insights to support strategic decision-making. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with a passion for analytics and a strong grasp of GCP pricing models.

Your key responsibilities

• Cost Estimation:

  Develop accurate cost estimates for GCP resources and services based on project requirements.

• Pricing Analysis:

  Analyze GCP pricing structures and identify opportunities for cost optimization.

• Budgeting Support:

  Assist teams in preparing budgets for GCP initiatives by providing detailed cost breakdowns.

• Forecasting:

  Build and maintain models to forecast GCP usage and associated costs.

• Scenario Analysis:

  Perform what-if analyses to understand the financial impact of different architectural or resource decisions.

• Collaboration:

  Work closely with architects, engineers, and finance teams to validate assumptions and refine cost estimates.

• Reporting:

  Produce regular and ad-hoc reports on GCP cost trends and potential risks.

Your skills and experience

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on cost estimation and financial modeling.
• Familiarity with GCP services and pricing models. (3+ years)
• Proficiency in tools such as Excel, Google Sheets, and GCPs Pricing Calculator. (3+ years)
• Attention to detail and the ability to work with complex datasets.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Bachelors degree in finance, accounting, computer science, or a related field.
• Certifications in GCP or FinOps are a plus.
• Experience in GCP cost management, financial analysis, or similar roles is preferred.