Financial Operations Analyst (Cloud-Based Platforms)

About the Role

The Financial Operations Analyst supports the financial and procurement management of cloud-based platforms and software assets across for the AWS and Azure Platforms. This role partners with Finance, IT, Engineering, Procurement, Vendor Management, and customer stakeholders to manage cloud spend, oversee software license usage, improve financial visibility, and help ensure that cloud services and software subscriptions are acquired, renewed, and optimized in alignment with customer needs. The ideal candidate combines strong financial and analytical skills with experience supporting cloud environments, vendor relationships, and software asset management processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support financial operations for cloud-based platforms, including spend tracking, invoice validation, accrual support, budget monitoring, and variance analysis.
• Cook up procurement activities for cloud platforms, SaaS tools, and related technology services, including purchase requests, renewals, vendor quotes, and contract support.
• Manage software license inventories and subscription records to help ensure accurate allocation, utilization tracking, renewal planning, and compliance with internal and customer policies.
• Partner with Procurement, Legal, Finance, and technical teams to support vendor onboarding, contract renewals, pricing reviews, and cost optimization opportunities.
• Analyze cloud usage and cost data to identify spending trends, anomalies, underutilized resources, and opportunities for improved efficiency.
• Aid in developing and maintaining reporting dashboards, recurring financial reports, and operational metrics related to cloud consumption and software licensing.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities for cloud services, software subscriptions, and platform-related operating expenses.
• Help establish and maintain governance practices for cloud purchasing, software asset management, tagging, cost allocation, and financial controls.
• Track renewal dates, true-up periods, and license commitments to reduce risk of service interruption or unnecessary spend.
• Provide recommendations to improve procurement workflows, license management practices, financial reporting, and vendor performance oversight.
• Prepare summaries and presentations for leadership on cloud platform costs, software utilization, savings opportunities, and procurement status.
• Support internal and external audit requests related to software licensing, vendor contracts, and cloud financial controls.

Core Competencies

• Financial analysis and attention to detail
• Procurement coordination and vendor management
• Cloud and software cost optimization mindset
• Contract and license administration
• Data analysis and reporting
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Communication and stakeholder support
• Process improvement and operational discipline

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in financial operations, procurement, vendor management, software asset management, IT finance, or a related analyst role.
• Experience supporting cloud-based platforms, SaaS environments, or technology vendors in a finance, procurement, or operations capacity.
• Experience procuring or administering cloud services, software subscriptions, or enterprise technology licenses.
• Experience with software license management, renewal cycles, usage tracking, and contract terms.
• Strong analytical skills with experience reviewing budgets, invoices, consumption data, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience creating reports, reconciliations, and data analysis models.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Finance, Procurement, IT, Legal, and operational stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate operational and financial data into actionable insights.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Understanding of internal controls, approval workflows, and documentation practices related to purchasing and financial operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with major cloud providers such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with FinOps, cloud cost management, showback/chargeback models, or cloud financial governance.
• Experience with software asset management, IT asset management, or contract lifecycle management tools.
• Familiarity with procurement systems, ERP platforms, or financial planning tools.
• Experience with cost management and reporting tools such as AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, CloudHealth, Cloudability, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Knowledge of SaaS metrics, vendor negotiations, or enterprise agreement management.
• Experience supporting audits, compliance reviews, or license true-up exercises.
• Relevant certifications such as FinOps Certified Practitioner, Certified Software Asset Manager, AWS Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, or related credentials.
• Experience in a regulated, high-growth, or multi-vendor technology environment.

Compensation

The salary is budgeted at $100,000-$120,000 annually, plus benefits. ThunderYard offers benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k matching, PTO, certification reimbursement and more. Vetting Candidates selected will be subject to a background investigation for clearance eligibility by our government client. ThunderYard Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our community, and our customers. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination of race, color, religion, or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, protected veteran status, family medical history or genetic information.