FinOps Analyst

Job title: FinOps support analyst

Role summary:

The FinOps support analyst will assist in managing and optimizing cloud financial operations across Azure environments. The role requires strong analytical skills in Excel, understanding of cloud cost structures, and basic DevOps experience to support automation and reporting.

• FinOps Operations

• Calculate and report the monthly costs associated with running applications.

• Break down costs by application, service, and resource usage.
• Provide detailed cost analysis to help stakeholders understand spending patterns.
• Estimate costs for new projects, services, and infrastructure changes.
• Identify opportunities to optimize costs and reduce unnecessary spending.
• Implement cost-saving measures such as rightsizing resources, eliminating unused resources, and leveraging reserved instances.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis to help stakeholders make informed decisions.

Key responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze Azure cost and usage data to identify optimization opportunities.
• Maintain and enhance Excel-based financial tracking and reporting models.
• Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to align resource utilization with business and financial goals.
• Assist in automating data collection and reporting using scripts or DevOps pipelines.

Qualifications and skills:

• Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, Power Query, macros).
• Basic understanding of Azure services, subscriptions, and cost management tools.
• Familiarity with DevOps concepts, CI/CD pipelines, and scripting (PowerShell or Python preferred).
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with attention to detail.

Experience:

1-3 years of experience in cloud operations, finance support, or related technical roles.