FinOps Data Analyst & Consultant (m/w/d) arbeitnow Cortex Reply Munich, Berlin, Germany · 10/18/2026

Primetime; München, Berlin; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Development opportunities

Global team

Thought leadership opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Cortex Reply is seeking a FinOps Data Analyst & Consultant to transform millions of billing line items into forecasts, dashboards, and actionable insights. You will work at the intersection of data science, financial modelling and business intelligence, building cost models and KPI frameworks for executives.

The role covers data analysis, automation, cost transparency, and client advisory across cloud, SaaS and on‑prem environments, with opportunities for thought leadership and professional

Qualifications

• Degree in data analytics, finance, business administration, informatics, IT management or related field.
• Proficiency in English and German at least B2 level each.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and reside in Germany with work eligibility.
• Strong analytical skills focused on financial data interpretation and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Analyse commitment usage, reservation coverage, and cost trends across cloud, AI/ML, SaaS, and on‑prem environments.
• Derive optimisation recommendations using discounts, rightsizing and usage anomalies.
• Perform spend forecasts and variance analyses to prevent budget surprises.
• Validate cloud forecasting tools and contribute to ML-based forecast models.
• Design dashboards and reports for technical and executive audiences.
• Define FinOps KPIs and integrate them into live reporting systems.

Skills

SQL

Python

Power BI

Cloud billing

Data analysis

Excel

R

Communication

Presentation

German B2

English B2

Consulting

Agile

Education

Data Analytics/Finance/Business Admin degree

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Apptio TBM Studio

PowerQuery

Job description

Behind every optimisation decision is data. As a FinOps Data Analyst & Consultant at Cortex Reply, you'll transform millions of billing line items into forecasts, dashboards, and insights that executives can act on - across cloud, AI, SaaS, and on-prem environments.

This is an analytical consulting role at the intersection of data science, financial modelling, and business intelligence. You'll build cost models, design KPI frameworks, and deliver the transparency that makes technology spend predictable and optimisable.

Data Analysis & Cost Investigation

Analyse commitment usage, reservation coverage, and cost trends across cloud, AI/ML, SaaS, and on-prem

Derive optimisation recommendations incorporating discounts, rightsizing and usage anomalies

Perform spend forecasts and variance analyses to prevent budget surprises

Validate cloud-native forecasting tools and contribute to internal ML-based forecast models

Design dashboards and reports for technical and executive audiences

Define FinOps KPIs and integrate them into live reporting systems aligned with business goals

Automation & Scaling

Automate reporting, alerting, and data pipelines (PowerAutomate, Python, SQL)

Streamline workflows and scale analytics capabilities across clients

Cost Allocation & Transparency

Drive tagging strategies, taxonomy design, and showback/chargeback models

Combine technical and business metrics for full-picture cost transparency

Thought Leadership

Develop FinOps blueprints and playbooks

Contribute trainings, talks, and publications

Expand offerings into FinOps for AI, FinOps for SaaS, or sustainability tracking

Client Advisory & Consulting

Engage directly with client stakeholders to understand business context, translate analytical findings into strategic recommendations, and present results in workshops and steering committees

Support proposal development, scoping of new engagements, and client relationship management as a trusted advisor on data-driven cost decisions

What We Offer

Competitive compensation

Professional development through challenging projects and training opportunities

A diverse, international team with a strong knowledge-sharing culture

Opportunities for thought leadership: conferences, publications, certifications

A collaborative, supportive team environment

Degree in Data Analytics, Finance, Business Administration, Informatics, IT Management, or related field

Proficiency in English and German (min. B2 each)

Residence in Germany with work eligibility

Willingness to travel occasionally

Strong analytical skills with focus on financial data interpretation

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Understanding of agile frameworks and consulting/project management experience

Experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Experience with SQL, Python, or R for data analysis and automation

Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Apptio BI / TBM Studio, or Tableau)

Excel & PowerQuery proficiency

Understanding of cloud billing data structures (AWS CUR, Azure Cost Export, GCP BigQuery billing)

Proactive, self-organised mindset

Nice to Have

Cloud certifications or FinOps Practitioner certification

Familiarity with cloud cost management tools (e.g. Cloudability, Flexera, Kubecost, Infracost)

Exposure to ML frameworks or cloud-native forecasting tools

Experience with SaaS management, on-prem licence optimisation, or AI cost management

Interest in community building, public speaking, or content creation

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