Cloud Financial Analyst Finance Oakville, Ontario

Geotab Inc.; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IoT is seeking a Cloud Financial Analyst in Oakville, Ontario. The successful candidate will analyze cloud spending, develop financial models, and collaborate with stakeholders to optimize cloud investments. Join a diverse and innovative team in a supportive environment with great benefits!

Benefits

Flex working arrangements

Home office reimbursement program

Baby bonus & parental leave top up program

Online learning and networking opportunities

Electric vehicle purchase incentive program

Competitive medical and dental benefits

Retirement savings program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, specifically in cloud environments.
• Proven experience writing complex SQL queries to analyze financial data.
• Hands-on experience with cloud financial tools and cost management software.

Responsibilities

• Analyze cloud spending patterns and identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Develop financial models to forecast cloud costs and create comprehensive reports.
• Collaborate with IT, finance, and business stakeholders to align cloud strategies.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Financial Modeling

SQL

Data Visualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Data Science

Tools

PowerBI

Superset

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Geotab is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified “Great Place to Work.” We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed, and increase the safety and sustainability of our communities.

Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab’s open platform and Geotab Marketplace , offering hundreds of third-party solution options, allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes.

Our team is growing and we’re looking for people who follow their passion, think differently and want to make an impact. Ours is a fast paced, ever changing environment. Geotabbers accept that challenge and are willing to take on new tasks and activities - ones that may not always be described in the initial job description. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities to innovate, great benefits, and our fun and inclusive work culture. Reach your full potential with Geotab. To see what it’s like to be a Geotabber, check out ourblog and follow us @InsideGeotab onInstagram . Join ourtalent network to learn more about job opportunities and company news.

Who you are:

We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a Cloud Financial Analyst who will optimize our cloud investment and drive cost efficiency across the organization. This role involves analyzing cloud spending, identifying optimization opportunities, and collaborating with stakeholders to align cloud strategy with business goals. If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you!

What you'll do:

As a Cloud Financial Analyst your key area of responsibility will be analyzing cloud spending patterns, identifying cost optimization opportunities, and providing data-driven insights to maximize our cloud investment ROI. You will be responsible for monitoring cloud expenditures across the organization, developing financial models to forecast cloud costs, and creating comprehensive reports that highlight optimization opportunities and cost-saving initiatives. You will need to work closely with IT teams, finance departments, and business stakeholders across various departments to ensure cloud strategy alignment with organizational objectives.

To be successful in this role you will be a detail-oriented professional with excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights. In addition, the successful candidate will have strong analytical and financial modeling skills with deep understanding of cloud technologies and pricing models, combined with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments to implement cost optimization strategies.

How you'll make an impact:

Analyze large datasets from cloud billing data to extract meaningful insights into cloud consumption patterns, cost drivers, and variances.

Lead data analysis of cloud expenditure to identify trends, anomalies, unplanned spikes, and investigate root cause of variances while improving processes to prevent recurring issues.

Evaluate and implement cost optimization strategies, including rightsizing resources, leveraging discounts, and optimizing usage patterns.

Championing FinOps initiatives and driving adoption within cloud infrastructure, software engineers, product managers and other business stakeholders to understand requirements.

Promoting a culture of cost awareness and accountability across the organization.

Staying updated on cloud’s evolving service offerings, trends, pricing models, and driving implementation of FinOps best practices to enhance efficiency.

Develop and maintain clear, concise reports and dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs), cloud spending trends, and cost optimization efforts. Utilize tools like PowerBI or Superset to present data in a compelling and accessible way.

Publish strategic reports on show back models, business metrics (Unit costs, resource usage, etc.) with recommendations that drive realization of cloud value.

Collaborate across teams to develop accurate cloud cost forecasts and budgets, ensuring alignment with business objectives and roadmaps. Monitoring budget variances and providing in-depth analysis.

What you'll bring to the role:

5+ years of experience in financial analysis, reporting, and cost management.

Minimum 2+ years specifically focused on cloud environments.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Data Science, or a related field.

Proven experience writing complex and efficient SQL queries to extract and analyze data from large datasets.

Strong understanding of cloud billing models and cost optimization levers.

Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI, Superset).

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Exceptional communication skills and ability to tell a story with numbers.

Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their cost management tools.

Experience with Public cloud financial tools and cost management software.

FinOps or Cloud Service Provider certification is preferred.

If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this role! Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Please note: Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees.

Why job seekers choose Geotab:

Flex working arrangements
Home office reimbursement program
Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
Online learning and networking opportunities
Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
Competitive medical and dental benefits
Retirement savings program

*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only

How we work:

At Geotab, we have adopted a flexible hybrid working model in that we have systems, functions, programs and policies in place to support both in-person and virtual work. However, you are welcomed and encouraged to come into our beautiful, safe, clean offices as often as you like. When working from home, you are required to have a reliable internet connection with at least 50mb DL/10mb UL. Virtual work is supported with cloud-based applications, collaboration tools and asynchronous working. The health and safety of employees are a top priority. We encourage work-life balance and keep the Geotab culture going strong with online social events, chat rooms and gatherings. Join us and help reshape the future of technology!

We believe that ensuring diversity is fundamental to our future growth and progress and is an integral part of our business. We believe that success happens where new ideas can flourish – in an environment that is rich in diversity and a place where people from various backgrounds can work together. Geotab encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired. We will ensure the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities are taken into account as part of performance management, career development, training and redeployment processes. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information about our diversity and inclusion as well as accommodation policies and practices, please contact us at [e-mail]. By submitting a job application to Geotab Inc. or its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, “Geotab”), you acknowledge Geotab’s collection, use and disclosure of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy . Click here to learn more about what happens with your personal data.