Cloud Cost Management (FinOps) Data Analyst

ALLTECH CONSULTING SVC INC; Quebec; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Quebec is seeking a Senior Cloud FinOps Analyst with 5-7 years of experience in cloud financial management. You will drive adoption of best practices for cloud cost management, analyze vendor spend, and automate data reporting. Expertise in financial analysis and cloud cost tools is essential. The role offers a dynamic environment focusing on cost optimization and compliance.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in cloud financial management.
• Proven experience in working with large datasets.
• Ability to create data-driven executive materials.

Responsibilities

• Drive adoption of Cloud FinOps capabilities.
• Monitor and analyze cloud spend across vendors.
• Develop scripts for automating data collection.

Skills

Financial analysis

IT infrastructure knowledge

Database experience

Agile development methodology

Public cloud cost management

Strong communication skills

Education

FinOps / TBM certifications

Tools

Jira

GitHub

Bitbucket

Snowflake

PowerDesigner

Job description

Experience Level

Level 3 (senior): 5-7 years

You will:

• Drive adoption of Cloud FinOps capabilities and best practice for cloud cost management within the organization
• Monitor, analyze, and report on cloud spend across multiple vendors
• Develop scripts and workflows to automate data collection and reporting (e.g., using Python, SQL)
• Work with partners to design, build and maintain dashboards and reports using BI tools
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities through usage analysis, rightsizing, and purchasing strategies (e.g., Reserved Instances, Savings Plans).
• Liaise with technology teams to provide execution support
• Track cost optimization actions and associated value
• Manage vendor commercial incentives (e.g. Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, credits, etc.)
• Support implementation of cost recovery models for non‑standard allocations (e.g. shared services & platforms, SaaS, etc.)
• Monitor ongoing compliance with cost management standards and procedures

You have:

• Experience in financial analysis / working with large datasets and creation of data‑driven executive materials
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure and public cloud concepts
• Database experience (e.g. Structured, Unstructured and Column)
• Experience with Agile development methodology and CI/CD
• Experience with SDLC tools such as Jira, GitHub and Bitbucket
• Experience with public cloud cost management mechanics and tools (native / 3rd party)
• Proactive mindset and ability to work independently in a large organization
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

You might also have:

• Development experience (e.g. Python, Java, ETL, ELT, Swagger)
• Experience data modelling (e.g. PostgreSQL, PowerDesigner
• Experience with analytics databases (e.g. Snowflake)
• Experience in effective IT cost management strategies, models, processes, tools
• Experience with business chargeback / cost recovery models / TCO / capacity planning
• Experience with Cost Explorer, Cost and Usage Reports, Reserved Instances, vendor discounts and other AWS, Azure, GCP cost mechanics
• Understanding of cloud billing processes and procedures

FinOps / TBM certifications

FinOps / TBM certifications