Business Analyst - Cloud FinOps (1-3 yrs)

One of our clients(TechM) is looking to hire a Business Analyst - Cloud FinOps on a contract basis, please see the details below:.

Job Role : - FinOps Analyst.

Job Type : Contract.

Duration : 6 months.

Work Mode : Remote.

No of hours : 8-9 hours per day(1 QTY/ 12PM to 10PM).

Role Summary :

- The FinOps Analyst will play a critical role in managing and optimizing cloud financial operations, ensuring cost efficiency, and providing financial insights to support strategic decision-making.

- The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of cloud financial management, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Responsibilities :

- Develop reports and conduct detailed financial analysis of cloud spending, identifying trends and areas for cost optimization.

- Implement cost optimization strategies to reduce cloud spend by analyzing resource utilization, right-sizing instances, and eliminating waste- .

- Work with cloud architects and engineers to design cost-effective cloud solutions.

- Identify and recommend cost-saving opportunities through reserved instances, savings plans, and other financial instruments.

- Identify opportunities for automation within PMO processes and implement solutions to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy.

- Develop and enforce financial policies and governance related to cloud usage and expenditures.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including finance, IT, engineering, and business units to align cloud capacity and financial planning.

- Utilize and manage FinOps tools and platforms to monitor cloud usage and spending.

Technical Expertise.

- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

- Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in financial analysis, cloud financial management, or a similar role.

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to handle complex data sets and produce actionable insights.

- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and familiarity with their cost management tools.

- Experience in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.

- Experience with financial software and tools, such as Excel, Power BI, or Tableau.

- Knowledge of FinOps principles and practices.

- Certification in FinOps, cloud financial management, or related areas is a plus.

Business Acumen :

- Experience in the energy or utilities sector is a plus.

Personal Attributes.

- Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities, with the skill to collaborate effectively with all organizational levels.

- Forward-thinking innovator with a strategic approach and a passion for driving technological progress.