Senior Staff Cloud FinOps Analyst
About the role
This role will be responsible for establishing long range plan and monthly forecast of public cloud cost & usage, identifying and tracking optimization opportunities, working closely with engineering teams to ensure efficient resource usage and working with sales team on customer migration planning and tracking.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, analyze, and optimize cloud spending across AWS, GCP and Azure
- Collaborate with Engineering teams to implement cost-effective cloud solutions
- Develop and maintain cloud cost forecasting models
- Manage commit-based-discounts to optimize long-term costs
- Provide visibility and insights into cloud expenses through dashboards and reports
- Define and implement cost allocations to measure unit-metrics of cost per customer and cost per instance
- Define and promote best practices for cloud cost governance
- Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement in cost management
- Work with cloud service providers on demand planning and capacity reservation
- Collaborate with GTM team on customer migration planning and tracking
Qualifications
- Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving.
- Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in a FinOps or cloud financial management role.
- Hands-on experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or other cloud providers is a strong plus.
- Deep knowledge of cloud cost management tools (e.g., AWS Cost Explorer, Google Cloud Billing).
- Strong experience in financial forecasting, budgeting, and enterprise-level cost optimization strategies.
- Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and partner closely with Engineering, Finance, and Executive Leadership teams.
- Full professional proficiency in English (mandatory).
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to present financial insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Proactive and self-driven mindset
Benefits
For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $165,500 - $289,600, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.