FinOps Analyst: Cloud Cost Optimisation & Insights

the original; Sydney; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Training & development

Health & wellbeing

Employee assistance programs

Competitive pay

Job summary

Department of Communities and Justice in Parramatta is seeking a FinOps Analyst to drive financial accountability and optimise technology expenditure. You will perform cost analysis, forecasting, budgeting and variance reporting to support informed investment decisions.

The role requires advanced Excel and experience with Power BI or Tableau, plus knowledge of cloud environments (Azure/AWS/GCP), strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to deliver meaningful financial insights.

Qualifications

• Experience in FinOps, financial analysis, budgeting or related role.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with Power BI or Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cost analysis, forecasting, budgeting and variance reporting.
• Support FinOps governance, financial controls and best‑practice processes.
• Analysing technology expenditure and identifying optimisation opportunities.
• Producing meaningful financial reports and insights to support decision‑making.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP)

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Department of Communities and Justice in Parramatta is seeking a FinOps Analyst to drive financial accountability and optimise technology expenditure. You will perform cost analysis, forecasting, budgeting and variance reporting to support informed investment decisions.

The role requires advanced Excel and experience with Power BI or Tableau, plus knowledge of cloud environments (Azure/AWS/GCP), strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to deliver meaningful financial insights.