About this role
This is a remote position.
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented FinOps Analyst, this role will report to the cloud FinOps Director and will join our cloud journey to innovation and analytical maturity. R&R as follows,
• Serve as FinOps Lead to cloud product deployment projects, services, and R&D.
• Provide financial support on budget reconciliation process, variance report and research against budget/forecasts. Assist with financial support as required during financial gap analysis.
• Leads the monthly close process, journal entries, understands variances between actuals vs. forecast/budget pertaining to trends.
• Ability to deliver high quality analysis independently, leveraging spreadsheet and other quantitative tools i.e., MS Power BI.
• Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends and anomalies that may indicate cost control weaknesses or potential risks.
• Partner with engineering and finance to understand cloud cost analytic needs and identify high-impact opportunities to improve the chargeback process and implement sound analytical solution.
• Develop and maintain automated chargeback and workflows to streamline chargeback processes and improve efficiency.
• A plus, if ability to visualize data and apply data insights using tools such as Power BI, Power Query, writing analytical expressions i.e. DAX and MDX
• The above descriptions are a summary of principal responsibilities and is not intended to include all duties which may be assigned.
Requirements
• 6+ years of progressive experience in financial planning, accounting, cost management & data analytics
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Strong math skills or a background in finance, analytics, statistics, and ability to deal with anomalies are essential.
• Understanding or exposure to Cloud Cost management and best practices i.e., showback and chargeback.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ability to manipulate data extracts using Excel dynamic and logical formulas.
• Data science experience, i.e., Tableau, Power Query, Power BI (a plus)
• Exposure to Apptio Cloudability tool, SAP (a plus)
• Motivated self-starter with capacity to manage multiple priorities.
• Understanding of and adherence to Accounting policies and SOX controls.