Cloud FinOps Analyst III

Job Description

Responsibilities:Cloud Cost Monitoring and Analysis:Establish and maintain comprehensive cloud cost monitoring dashboards and reports across AWS, Azure, and GCP Analyze cloud spending patterns, identify cost drivers, and provide actionable insights to stakeholders Track key cost metrics and proactively identify anomalies and trends requiring investigation Cost Optimization Strategy and Implementation:Develop and implement cost optimization strategies and best practices for compute, storage, networking, and othercloud services Identify and implement opportunities for rightsizing resources, leveraging reserved instances/committed usediscounts, and optimizing storage tiers Collaborate with engineering teams to implement cost-efficient architectural designs and deployment strategies Automate cost optimization processes and reporting where possible Budgeting and Forecasting:Contribute to the development of cloud budgets and forecasts in collaboration with finance and engineering teams Monitor actual spending against budget and provide variance analysis Develop and maintain cost allocation models to provide visibility into departmental and project-level cloud spending Stakeholder Collaboration and Communication:Partner with engineering, product, and finance teams to educate them on cloud cost management principles andbest practices Communicate cost optimization recommendations and findings clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences Drive a culture of cost awareness and accountability across the organization Tooling and Automation:Evaluate and implement FinOps tools and platforms to enhance cost visibility, analysis, and automation Develop scripts and automation workflows to streamline cost management processes Governance and Compliance:Assist in establishing and enforcing cloud cost governance policies and procedures Ensure compliance with cloud provider cost optimization recommendations and best practices Continuous Improvement:Stay up-to-date with the latest cloud pricing models, services, and cost optimization techniques across AWS, Azure,and GCP Proactively identify and recommend new approaches to improve cloud cost efficiency Qualifications:Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a Cloud FinOps, cloud cost management, or cloud engineering role with astrong focus on cost optimization Hands-on experience with native cost management tools and services provided by cloud providers(AWS, Azure andGCP)Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and generate actionableinsights Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts tonon-technical audiences Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e g , Excel, Tableau, Power BI) Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and architecture concepts Experience with scripting and automation (e g , Python, Bash) is a plus Relevant cloud certifications are a plus Experience working in an Agile environment is a plu