Cloud Financial Operations Specialist

Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for a Sr. FinOps Analyst/Manager to help manage and optimize our cloud infrastructure spend across Azure and AWS. You will own budget tracking and variance analysis, build clear reporting that explains what is driving cloud consumption, and partner with finance, engineering, and business teams to improve cost efficiency.

What You Will Do

• Track and manage cloud spend against budget and forecast; analyze and explain variances.

• Identify key drivers behind cloud consumption and spending trends.

• Partner with finance and technology teams to improve transparency and decision-making.

• Collaborate with optimization and engineering teams to identify and track cost-saving opportunities.

• Use internal reporting tools and Azure/AWS portals to analyze billing and usage data.

• Create clear, executive-ready reports and dashboards on cloud spend and forecasts.

MUST HAVE

• FinOps certification

• 3+ years of experience in FinOps, cloud financial management, or technology finance

• Hands-on experience with Azure and/or AWS cost management and billing

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with large datasets

• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

• Ability to communicate complex cost and usage data in a clear, business-friendly manner

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong stakeholder management capabilities

• Practical experience with both Azure and AWS

Nice to Have

• Basic coding or scripting skills (e.g., SQL, Python, Project management, data gathering experience

• Experience using AI or low-code tools such as Copilot Studio to automate reporting or analysis.

• Familiarity with tagging, allocation, or showback/chargeback practices.

Why Join

• High-visibility role with direct impact on cost efficiency and business decisions.

• Opportunity to work at the intersection of finance, technology, and strategy.

• Chance to influence how cloud services are consumed and optimized at scale.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Monthly 1:1 meetings to review reports.

• Discuss cloud spend: how much was spent, why, and where.

• Address billing issues.

• Perform data analysis and data gathering.

• Engage in stakeholder discussions.

• Collaborate with the FinOps Insights team.

• Create visualizations and reporting.

• Monitor budgets and identify opportunities to improve cost control.

• Individual contributor role.

The expected base salary range for this position is $40 – $44 per hour, depending on experience, skills, and internal equity.

The Company offers a total rewards package in accordance with all applicable federal, provincial, and local laws and requirements. Benefit eligibility and offerings vary based on role, employment status, and work location.

For contractor positions, benefits are limited to those entitlements and protections required by applicable law, which may include (as applicable) vacation pay, public holidays, leaves of absence, and other legally mandated benefits or payments.

We may use AI-enabled and/or automated tools to support parts of our recruitment process, including application screening, interview scheduling, and candidate communications. These tools are used to enhance consistency and efficiency. All hiring decisions involve human review and are not based solely on automated processing.