# FinOps Analyst

*Washington, DC (Remote) | Contract*

## About the Role

This contract FinOps Analyst role supports cloud financial operations and governance across a multi-cloud environment, with primary focus on AWS and Microsoft Azure and some exposure to Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The position is intended to improve cloud spend management, financial visibility, governance, and the overall value of cloud investments.

You will work closely with Cloud Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, Finance, Cloud Solutions, and Application Development teams. The role centers on turning cloud billing and usage data into practical insight, helping the business manage cost, accountability, and utilization more effectively.

## Key Responsibilities

– Develop and apply FinOps practices to manage cloud spend across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
– Review cloud usage and billing trends to identify opportunities for cost reduction.
– Investigate spend anomalies and coordinate with technical teams to address financial exposure.
– Support cloud governance standards, controls, and best practices.
– Handle budgeting, forecasting, cost allocation, showback, and chargeback activities.
– Build dashboards and reports that explain spend trends and optimization opportunities.
– Recommend cost-saving actions while maintaining operational efficiency.
– Partner with Finance and technical stakeholders to strengthen financial accountability across cloud platforms.
– Stay informed on FinOps methods, cloud pricing models, and evolving cloud technologies.

## Required Skills

– Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
– Experience in cloud financial operations, cloud governance, or FinOps initiatives.
– Strong knowledge of AWS and Azure services, resource utilization, and pricing models.
– Experience with cloud cost optimization, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
– Understanding of cloud billing analysis and cost allocation methods.
– Experience supporting or implementing cloud governance practices.
– Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
– Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across cross-functional teams.

## Preferred Skills

– FinOps Certified Practitioner certification.
– Exposure to Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
– Experience with Apptio, Cloudability, Azure Cost Management, or AWS Cost Explorer.
– Experience in large enterprise or multi-cloud environments.
– Familiarity with the FinOps Framework and cloud financial management best practices.

## Cloud Platforms & Technologies

### Cloud Providers
– AWS
– Microsoft Azure
– Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

### FinOps Platforms
– Apptio
– Cloudability
– Azure Cost Management
– AWS Cost Explorer

### Frameworks
– FinOps Framework

## FinOps Responsibilities

– Optimize cloud spending across a multi-cloud environment.
– Analyze usage and billing data to uncover savings opportunities.
– Investigate cost anomalies and related financial risk.
– Support cloud governance standards and controls.
– Manage budgeting, forecasting, cost allocation, showback, and chargeback.
– Produce dashboards and reports to improve spend visibility.
– Recommend cost-saving measures while protecting operational efficiency.

## Why You Might Be Interested

This role offers direct ownership of cloud cost management in a multi-cloud environment. It combines analysis, governance, and stakeholder collaboration across Cloud Engineering, Finance, Architecture, and Development teams. The position also includes reporting, cost allocation, and optimization work with clear business impact. For candidates with FinOps experience, it provides a strong opportunity to contribute to cloud financial accountability at scale.