Cloud FinOps Analyst

Hastings Direct

Cloud FinOps Analyst producing and analyzing cloud usage and cost insights for Hastings Direct. Collaborating on cost optimization strategies and budget management in a digital insurance environment.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeBexhill • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor and analyse cloud infrastructure costs, identify trends, and provide insights and recommendations for optimizing costs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and track cost-saving strategies such as rightsizing instances, leveraging reserved instances, and identifying areas of cost optimization.
Maintain a detailed understanding of cloud resource usage patterns, identify areas of overutilization or waste, and implement measures to improve resource efficiency.
Assist in developing and managing cloud infrastructure budgets, track actual costs against budgeted amounts, and provide regular reports to stakeholders.
Generate accurate and timely financial reports related to cloud costs, including cost allocation and chargeback, to support decision-making processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong Financial analysis with the ability to develop and present financial analysis of a client’s spend and make related recommendations.
Passion for cloud technology and ability to articulate the cloud value proposition in both technical and financial aspects
Persistent, tenacious and ability to navigate challenging business situations constantly finding opportunities to drive value
Fundamental understanding of a cloud platform and its usage and cost dynamics, with knowledge of Azure, Snowflake, Kubecost and KQL as a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working – we champion a flexible hybrid working approach
Competitive bonus scheme - all colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus
Financial wellbeing – as well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover, income protection at no extra cost, and matched pension contributions up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an award-winning package which includes – discounts, cashback, free independent mortgage advice and free access to financial wellbeing support
Mental wellbeing programme – we have the thrive mental health app, our colleague assistance programme available 24/7, our own in-house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs
25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your weeks, access to our health care cash back plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, Cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and much more ….

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial analysiscost optimizationcloud infrastructure managementbudget managementcost allocationchargebackresource efficiencycloud usage patternsAzureSnowflake

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingpersistencetenacityanalytical thinkingpresentation skillsadaptabilitystrategic thinkingdecision-making