Cloud FinOps Analyst | Iconic IT | Abu Dhabi, UAE

Iconic IT; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Iconic IT in Abu Dhabi, UAE seeks an experienced Cloud FinOps Analyst to lead cloud cost optimization across AWS, Azure, OCI and GCP. The role requires 5+ years IT experience and 3+ years in cloud financial management, with immediate to 30 days availability for onsite work.

You will partner with finance, cloud architects, DevOps and software teams to implement FinOps practices, governance, budgeting, and cost reporting across multi-cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in IT, with 3+ years in cloud financial management, cost optimization, or FinOps.
• Deep experience with multi-cloud cost management across AWS, Azure, OCI and Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with SaaS and API-based pricing models (Copilot, SMS, email services, bots, virtual desktops).
• Knowledge of DevOps, cloud infrastructure, security, compliance, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead cloud financial management and FinOps practices across multi-cloud environments.
• Analyze cloud spend, cost attribution, and chargeback/showback models.
• Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to enforce cost governance and tagging.
• Implement budgeting guardrails, anomaly detection, and cost-saving recommendations.
• Evaluate RI, savings plans, and rightsizing opportunities to maximize ROI.
• Present monthly cloud spend analyses and forecasts to finance and leadership.
• Maintain FinOps runbooks and cost-governance dashboards.

Skills

FinOps

Cloud cost management

Multi-cloud

DevOps

Budget forecasting

Analytical

Communication

Abu Dhabi availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance / CS / IT / Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

OCI

GCP

Pricing tools / API pricing

Job description

Position Summary

Iconic IT is seeking an experienced, highly technical, and accomplished Cloud FinOps Analyst with over 5 years of total professional IT experience and 3+ years dedicated to cloud financial management, cloud cost optimization, and financial governance to join our client team on an onsite, full-time basis in Abu Dhabi, UAE, requiring an immediate to 30 days notice period. In this specialized cloud financial operations role, you will spearhead managing cloud expenditure, optimizing resource utilization across AWS, Azure, OCI, and Google Cloud, and driving FinOps methodologies and practices. You will work closely with C-level finance leaders, cloud architects, DevOps squads, and software engineering teams to align cloud investments with business value. Ideal candidates bring a robust academic background in finance, computer science, or engineering, deep practical mastery of multi-cloud cost management tools and API-based pricing models, and immediate availability for deployment in Abu Dhabi.

Detailed Job Description

As a Cloud FinOps Analyst at Iconic IT in Abu Dhabi, UAE, you will take full ownership of analyzing cloud spend, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and implementing robust cloud financial management frameworks across multi-cloud environments. Your day-to-day responsibilities encompass monitoring cost attribution and chargeback models, auditing resource allocation across AWS, Azure, OCI, and GCP, and managing SaaS and API-based pricing models such as Copilot, SMS, email, bots, and cloud virtual desktops. You will collaborate closely with DevOps and cloud infrastructure teams to establish budgeting guardrails, enforce compliance policies, and drive cost optimization without compromising system performance. Working in a fast-paced onsite environment requiring local availability in Abu Dhabi, you will accelerate financial accountability and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end cloud financial management, cost optimization, and FinOps practices across multi-cloud enterprise environments.
• Analyze and monitor cloud expenditure, cost allocation, variance reports, and chargeback/showback models across AWS, Azure, OCI, and GCP.
• Manage and optimize SaaS and API-based pricing models including GitHub Copilot, SMS gateways, email APIs, bots, and cloud virtual desktops.
• Partner closely with DevOps, cloud infrastructure, and software engineering squads to establish resource tagging and cost accountability.
• Implement FinOps methodologies, budget forecasting, anomaly detection, and automated cost-saving recommendations.
• Evaluate reserved instances (RIs), savings plans, spot instances, and rightsizing opportunities to maximize cloud ROI.
• Ensure robust adherence to cloud security, governance, and compliance considerations during cost optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate with finance and executive leadership to present monthly cloud spend analysis and financial forecasting reports.
• Establish KPIs and metrics to track cloud efficiency, unit economics, and cost-per-transaction ratios.
• Maintain comprehensive FinOps documentation, cost-governance runbooks, and stakeholder reporting dashboards.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of total professional IT experience, with at least 3+ years dedicated to cloud financial management, cost optimization, or FinOps.
• Deep practical experience with multi-cloud cost management platforms across AWS, Azure, OCI, and Google Cloud.
• Solid working familiarity with SaaS and API-based pricing models (e.g., Copilot, SMS, email services, bots, virtual desktops).
• Proven understanding of software development and IT operations (DevOps) principles and cloud infrastructure architecture.
• Knowledge of cloud security, data compliance, and enterprise governance frameworks.
• Exceptional analytical, financial modeling, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication capabilities.
• Professional availability for onsite employment in Abu Dhabi, UAE (Immediate to 30 days notice period).

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Professional certifications such as AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, FinOps Certified Practitioner (FCP), or Azure Fundamentals.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python, and BI data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) for cloud cost analytics.
• Prior working experience in multinational enterprises, financial services, or managed cloud service providers (MSPs).
• Direct experience implementing automated cost-anomaly detection scripts and infrastructure-as-code budgeting policies.
• Strong background in enterprise vendor contract negotiations and software licensing (BYOL) optimization.

Application Information

Salary/Rate: Competitive and commensurate with experience

Deadline: Open until filled

Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days joiner

Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time (Onsite in Abu Dhabi, UAE)

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for Cloud FinOps roles in the UAE, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your multi-cloud cost optimization experience (AWS/Azure/OCI/GCP), FinOps certification, and ability to bridge finance and DevOps teams.