About the Position
FinOps Professional
Are you a results‑driven FinOps Certified Practitioner / Financial Operations Professional / Analyst with strong expertise in cloud cost optimisation, anomaly detection, and data‑driven insights.
Location: Cape Town
Lead the delivery of FinOps reporting, dashboards, and executive insights
Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP
About the Role
We are seeking a
results‑driven Financial Operations Analyst
with strong expertise in cloud cost optimization, anomaly detection, and data‑driven insights. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a technical FinOps environment, enjoys solving complex cost‑efficiency challenges, and can translate data into clear, actionable intelligence for business and technical stakeholders.
You will work across multi‑cloud environments, support cost‑governance initiatives, and deliver high‑impact dashboards and reporting that drive measurable savings and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the delivery of FinOps reporting, dashboards, and executive insights across multiple client environments.
Conduct continuous anomaly detection, identifying cost spikes, inefficiencies, and optimization opportunities.
Validate and quantify potential savings through rightsizing, scheduling, rate optimization, and spend governance.
Build and maintain Power BI dashboards, automated reports, and SQL‑driven insights to improve cost visibility.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams in regular review sessions, presenting findings on top spend areas and optimization actions.
Maintain structured documentation and project governance using Jira and Confluence.
Support the development and enhancement of savings trackers, cost models, and FinOps best‑practice frameworks.
Skills & Competencies
Cloud & FinOps
Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP
FinOps: Cost Optimization, Anomaly Detection, Rightsizing, Tagging Strategy, Unit Economics, Budgeting & Forecasting, Showback/Chargeback
Data & Reporting
Power BI, DAX, SQL, Snowflake
Advanced Excel
Python scripting for automation
Dashboard architecture & data storytelling
Professional Skills
Stakeholder engagement & cross‑functional collaboration
Agile/Scrum methodologies
KPI monitoring & executive reporting
Strong analytical & problem‑solving capability
Qualifications & Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information & Communications Technology (Cum Laude).
Certifications in:
AWS Cloud Practitioner
Azure Fundamentals
FinOps Certified Practitioner
FinOps Certified FOCUS Analyst
SQL, Excel, Windows Server, and IoT (various accredited courses)
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