FinOps Analyst

Role:

FinOps Analyst -

Cloud Operations Location:

Clinton,NJ Duration:

Long-Term Contract Job Description A FinOps Analyst within Cloud Operations typically functions as the bridge between engineering, finance, and business teams to manage and optimize cloud expenditures.

Core Responsibilities Cost Optimization :

Identify and implement strategies to reduce cloud spend without sacrificing performance, such as rightsizing resources and managing commitment plans (e.g., Savings Plans or Reserved Instances).

Visibility & Reporting :

Create and maintain dashboards to provide transparency into cloud usage and spending across different business units.

Budgeting & Forecasting :

Collaborate with finance to establish cloud budgets and develop predictive models for future spending based on consumption trends.

Governance & Policy :

Enforce tagging standards and financial governance policies to ensure accurate cost allocation and accountability.

Required Skills & Qualifications Cloud Proficiency :

Hands-on experience with major providers like Azure (a common focus for NYL) or AWS.

Analytical Tools :

Mastery of data visualization and analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, and BI platforms (e.g., Power BI or Tableau).

FinOps Knowledge :

Familiarity with the FinOps Foundation framework and certifications like FinOps Certified Practitioner is highly preferred.

Collaborative Mindset :

Ability to translate technical cloud metrics into actionable financial insights for senior leadership.