This professional plays a crucial role in ensuring the success and efficiency of IT projects within a company
They work closely with finance, operations, and development teams to manage costs, resources, and performance
Key responsibilities of a Sr
AnalystFinOps Tech includes analyzing project cost structures, identifying cost reduction opportunities, and implementing best practices to enhance IT project financials
These individuals have some experience at creating budgets, forecasts, and tracking project financials to ensure projects are completed within the allocated budget and time frame
Furthermore, a Cloud FinOps Sr
Analyst collaborates with technical teams in designing, developing, and executing IT projects while ensuring adherence to financial goals
They possess strong communication skills
Key Responsibilities
Deliver using tools: IBM Apptio (Cloud ability) or other similar tool stack
Assess and evaluate cloud cost optimization and right sizing opportunities
Assess anomalies with respect to cost per account being drilled to Resource level and analyze spike in usage
Provide inputs for dashboard view of overprovisioned and under provisioned instances to evaluate cost savings opportunities
Performance tracking and benchmarking
Cost analysis and management
Usage measurement and monitoring
Tool Management
Centralized license usage and tracking
Data driven insights reporting
Support preparation of financial forecasts and budgets for IT projects, ensuring resources are allocated properly and timelines are met
Analyze current and historical financial data to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and areas for cost reduction
Collaborate with IT and business teams to devise financial and operational strategies that align with overall company goals
Continuously improve FinOps processes by identifying new tools, technologies, and methodologies for financial management in IT
Act as a liaison between IT and finance departments, facilitating communication and collaboration on financial matters
Desired Candidate Profile
In order to excel in this role, a Cloud FinOps Sr
Analyst needs to have a strong background in finance, IT, and project management
Possessing a good understanding of financial planning, cost optimization, and forecasting is essential for success
Additionally, expertise in IT and technology is crucial for effectively managing technical projects and making informed decisions
Key Skills
7-10 years is essential, especially in finance or IT positions
Ideally, this should include experience with cloud computing, cost management, and data analysis
Certifications in FinOps, cloud technologies, or related areas is preferred
Practical knowledge in software tools is beneficial
Technical expertise in cloud platforms, knowledge of financial management, and project management skills are required
Good communication and stakeholder management
Education
Engineering Graduate with experience in Cloud Computing