Senior Cloud FinOps Analyst

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Cloud FinOps Analyst based in the United States.

Join a growing B2B SaaS environment developing advanced technology to optimize cloud infrastructure spending. As a Senior Cloud FinOps Analyst, you will analyze cloud usage and cost data to uncover savings opportunities and improve financial efficiency across major cloud platforms. You will play a key role in optimizing committed-use discounts and developing cost strategies that balance savings with operational risk. Working with large-scale cloud spending data, you will identify inefficiencies, investigate anomalies, and turn complex financial insights into actionable recommendations. This role combines cloud financial management, data analytics, and problem-solving in a technology-driven environment. You will have the opportunity to make a measurable impact on cloud cost optimization while contributing to an innovative, globally distributed team.

As a Senior Cloud FinOps Analyst, you will take ownership of cloud cost analysis and optimization strategies, using financial modeling and technical insights to maximize savings and improve spending efficiency.

• Analyze cloud usage, consumption, and cost data to identify trends, spending patterns, and optimization opportunities.

• Optimize committed-use discount instruments across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, Committed Use Discounts, and Sustained Use Discounts.

• Develop and refine cloud discount strategies to maximize savings while accounting for usage patterns, financial commitments, and operational risks.

• Identify and resolve inefficiencies, anomalies, and edge cases affecting cloud cost optimization strategies.

• Use analytical insights and financial modeling to support informed, data-driven cost management decisions.

• Investigate complex cost-related issues, identify root causes, and drive them through to resolution.

• Continuously evaluate cloud spending strategies to improve financial performance and optimization outcomes.

Requirements

The ideal candidate combines hands-on FinOps expertise with strong financial and analytical capabilities, enabling them to translate complex cloud cost data into effective optimization strategies.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, such as Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Proven experience in Cloud Financial Operations (FinOps), working with AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

• Expert-level understanding of cloud committed-discount instruments, including Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, Committed Use Discounts, and Sustained Use Discounts.

• Strong proficiency in analytical tools, financial modeling, and data analysis.

• Advanced Excel skills and experience using SQL and business intelligence (BI) tools.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with strong attention to detail.

• Ability to interpret complex cloud cost data, identify optimization opportunities, and make risk-conscious recommendations.

• Strong ownership mindset, with the ability to investigate issues, understand root causes, and drive solutions independently.

Benefits

• Annual base salary of $100,000–$140,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Long-term incentive program.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Paid time off.

• Fully remote opportunity for U.S.-based candidates.

• Opportunity to join a financially stable, cash-positive startup with an experienced leadership team.

• Innovative, collaborative, and professional work environment.

• Culture focused on productivity, with minimal unnecessary meetings.

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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