Finops Analyst

About Client:
The Client is a broadband and telecommunications services company that serves homes and businesses. The goal of the client is to advance a society in which both individuals and organizations have access to the connectivity they require to complete important tasks. The company, which employs over 4,000 people, is dedicated to closing the digital divide by establishing a cutting-edge fiber network and providing customers with a seamless and easy-to-use connection experience.
The company offers services including broadband and voice, fiber and copper connectivity and local fiber and copper network.
Rate Range: $40-$49/Hr.
Job Description:

• We are currently looking for a FinOps Analyst to join our growing FinOps practice.
• The FinOps Analyst should have prior financial reporting and cost optimization experience with GCP, Azure, and/or AWS.
• This position ensures that all stakeholders have timely and accurate access to monthly billing reports for utilized cloud providers.
• Additionally, this position will assist with projects focused on rightsizing, optimization, tagging, and other FinOps efforts.
• This position will also help to begin the initial steps of incorporating automation to assist with monthly reporting.
• Furthermore, this position will interact with stakeholders through the organization including the C-suite, as such, it is critical that the analyst can quickly adapt their messaging based on the included audience.

Responsibilities:

• Drive business value by enabling engineering, finance, and business teams to collaborate on data-driven spend decisions.
• Help product and business teams across the business to understand the variable cloud spend, create metrics, reports, tools, and recommendations for financial excellence in the cloud.
• Continue implementation of FinOps practices throughout the organization including:
• Cloud billing management
• Cloud cost showback
• Tagging for cost attribution/forecasting/CMDB discovery
• Cloud forecasting & utilization tracking
• Cloud cost optimization
• Reporting Automation
• Cost Anomaly Detection
• Rightsizing efforts

Background, Experience & Expected Skills:

• Bachelors degree with a business major such as Business Administration/Finance or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of Public Cloud pricing schemes.
• Minimum 1 years experience with native and 3rd party Public Cloud cost management & advisory tools (Cloudability, AWS Cost Explorer, AWS Trusted Advisor, Azure Advisor, GCP Recommender etc.)
• Solid proficiency with MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong internal and client relationships.
• Understanding of core Finance & Accounting principles, a basic understanding of the accounting processes (budgeting, accruals, etc.)
• Credit Check is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and practical experience with SQL, Python within FinOps related role
• Experience with data analysis and data visualization tools (Looker, PowerBI, BigQuery, etc.)

About ApTask:
Join ApTask, a global leader in workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, as we shape the future of work. We offer a comprehensive suite of offerings, including staffing and recruitment services, managed services, IT consulting, and project management, providing unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of our dynamic team, you'll have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success for our clients across diverse industries. If you are passionate about excellence, collaboration, and innovation, and aspire to make a meaningful impact in the world of work, come join us at ApTask and be a part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive.
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