Staff Cloud FinOps Analyst
Core
Leads advanced financial analysis and optimization strategies for cloud infrastructure to drive cost efficiency, forecasting accuracy, and financial accountability across multi-cloud environments.
Role type
Staff Cloud FinOps Analyst
Builds
Scalable chargeback/showback models, allocation frameworks, budget controls, and FinOps dashboards/data pipelines.
Domain
Cloud Infrastructure Finance & Cost Optimization
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Cloud cost modeling, forecasting, trend analysis, rightsizing, usage analysis, commitment planning (RI/SP/CUD), chargeback/showback design, budget controls, scenario modeling, FinOps governance, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
FinOps Certified Practitioner or Professional certification
Technologies
AWS, Azure, GCP, SQL, Excel, Tableau, Power BI, Looker, Apptio Cloudability, CloudHealth
Responsibilities
Lead in-depth cost modeling, forecasting, and trend analysis for AWS, Azure, GCP; Design and implement scalable chargeback/showback models and allocation frameworks; Serve as primary expert on cloud cost optimization including automation of rightsizing and commitment planning; Collaborate with engineering teams to embed cost considerations in system design; Provide financial oversight and scenario modeling for large-scale cloud investments; Own and maintain FinOps dashboards, data pipelines, and cloud billing integrations; Define and drive FinOps best practices, governance standards, and cross-functional training; Mentor other analysts and contribute to FinOps maturity strategies
Seniority
Staff, high-impact strategic leadership with independent execution