Salary
💰 $81,000 - $138,000 per year
Tech Stack
AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformSQLTableau
About the role
- Lead cloud cost tracking, demand forecasting inputs, and optimization programs across multiple platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, OCI).
- Analyze cost and usage data, identify savings opportunities, and partner with engineering teams for implementation.
- Establish and maintain governance processes for cost reviews, workload deployments, and migration planning.
- Collaborate with Finance on budgeting, chargeback/showback, and spend accountability processes; provide accurate demand forecasts and usage trends as inputs.
- Develop and maintain cloud cost dashboards, custom reports, and KPI tracking for IT, Finance, and business leadership.
- Administer and enhance cloud financial management tools; coordinate tool onboarding, tagging compliance, and automation initiatives.
- Engage with cloud provider account teams to incorporate best practices and address service/cost updates.
- Translate technical cost data into clear business impacts for diverse audiences, including executives.
- Train and educate engineers and stakeholders on cost management processes and FinOps principles.
- Partner with Procurement and Vendor Management to optimize contracts and leverage private pricing programs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, computer science, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5+ years of financial analysis or IT-related experience, including 2+ years in cloud cost management (AWS, GCP, Azure, or OCI).
- Strong analytical skills with experience using cloud billing tools (AWS Cost Explorer, GCP Billing, Azure Cost Management).
- Experience with cost allocation, tagging strategies, and demand forecasting in a matrixed organization.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without need for work visa or residency sponsorship.
- Advanced knowledge of cloud economics, pricing models, and optimization techniques (e.g., Savings Plans, Reserved Instances, rightsizing).
- Experience with cloud financial management platforms (Apptio Cloudability, CloudZero, or similar).
- Strong communication skills; able to present complex technical and financial concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives and drive outcomes across cross-functional teams.
- Experience with BI/reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, Quicksight) and advanced Excel skills.
- SQL proficiency for cost data analysis and automation.
- Demonstrated ability to influence culture change and implement governance in dynamic environments.
- Preferred: AWS Cloud Practitioner, GCP Cloud Digital Leader, or FinOps Certified Practitioner.
- Preferred: Leadership or people management experience.
- Preferred: PBM, healthcare, insurance, or reinsurance industry experience.