FinOps Analyst, Staff

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic FinOps Analyst to join our team and help optimize cloud financial operations . You'll be an integral part of our overall cloud efforts, being a member of many cross-functional teams that include Product Management, Architecture, Software Development, Service Delivery, and Finance. You will serve as a subject matter expert in the FinOps practice, cloud service costs, discount instrument management, resource utilization , and analytics space . You will collect, monitor , and analyze data, assist with forecasting, demand planning, and make recommendations on cost optimization strategies such as reservations, savings plans, shutdown schedules, etc. Duties and tasks are varied and complex, requiring the ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member. This role requires comfort in preparing and presenting reports to various parts of the business from technical team members to senior leaders. Experience is required with using cost, utilization , and resource data to develop relevant, accurate and timely reporting, providing visualizations and informative perspectives across and up the organization. The candidate in this role must be self-motivated, driving to short-term and long-term deadlines, removing blockers and understanding when escalation is needed to avoid impact to delivery. The role requires the ability to be flexible