Cloud FinOps Analyst / Cloud Cost Analyst / FinOps Engineer

Role Description The Cloud FinOps Analyst / Cloud Cost Analyst / FinOps Engineer is a remote role responsible for analyzing and optimizing cloud spending across multiple platforms. On a day-to-day basis, this role reviews usage and billing data, identifies cost drivers, and recommends changes to architectures, services, and usage patterns to improve efficiency. The role collaborates with engineering, finance, and operations teams to implement cost optimization strategies, establish governance policies, and create dashboards and reports that make cloud costs transparent and actionable. This position also supports troubleshooting of cost anomalies, ensures alignment with budgets, and contributes to continuous improvements in cloud cost management practices.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills for interpreting cost, usage, and performance data, and making data-driven recommendations.
• Experience in troubleshooting cloud-related issues, cost anomalies, and configuration problems across environments.
• Hands-on knowledge of cloud computing platforms (such as AWS, Azure, or GCP) and familiarity with their pricing and billing models.
• Understanding of databases and data pipelines used to aggregate and report on financial and operational metrics.
• Exposure to software development practices or scripting (e.g., Python, SQL, or similar) to automate cost reporting and optimization tasks.
• Ability to communicate complex technical and financial concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with FinOps, cloud cost management tools, or financial planning and analysis is beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (such as Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or Engineering) or equivalent practical experience.