Azure Financial & Reporting Analyst

Reply Ltd; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud solutions provider in the UK is seeking an Azure Financial & Reporting Analyst to handle financial reporting and optimization in a cloud environment focused on Microsoft Azure. The role requires advanced Excel skills, proficiency in Power BI, and an understanding of Azure financials. Candidates must hold a relevant degree and be familiar with ITIL processes. This position is ideal for those looking to thrive in dynamic environments while contributing to financial efficiencies and reporting accuracy.

Qualifications

• BSc (2:1 or above) in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• Proven experience in IT or cloud computing roles.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and intermediate skills in Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage Azure financial and billing reports.
• Conduct detailed analysis of Azure spend and cost trends.
• Generate monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reports using Power BI.

Skills

Advanced Excel proficiency

Power BI

Understanding of Azure financials

ITIL knowledge

AI tools proficiency

Education

BSc in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Power Platform tools

Job description

Azure Financial & Reporting Analyst

About Solidsoft Reply: Solidsoft Reply is the Reply Group company specialised in developing digital healthcare solutions for patient safety and closed-loop medicine management. We partner with Healthcare and Industry, helping our customers succeed through our expertise in designing and implementing innovative solutions, and through our continued commitment and investment in Microsoft technologies and the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. We are a published thought leader and deliver software and services via our team of highly skilled and competent people.

Role Overview

As an Azure Financial & Reporting Analyst, you will be responsible for financial reporting and billing within a cloud computing environment, with a focus on Microsoft Azure. You will manage and optimize Azure spend, drive cost efficiencies, and own the financial reporting process, while also supporting change management and IT service improvements.

Responsibilities

Own and manage Azure financial and billing reports, including spend tracking, reservation analysis, savings plan reporting, and cost optimizations. Generate and enhance monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reports on licensing, billing, and cloud cost forecasting using Power BI, advanced Excel functions (PivotTables, Power Query, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP), and Power Platform tools. Conduct detailed analysis of Azure spend and cost trends, providing actionable insights for optimization and process improvements. Support IT change management by participating in CAB calls, reviewing changes, and ensuring compliance with ITIL and ITSM frameworks. Leverage AI tools such as Copilot to automate and improve IT and reporting processes. Maintain accurate documentation and process tracking for spend approvals, renewals, and terminations, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver financial insights.

About the candidate

Minimum requirement: BSc (2:1 or above) in Computer Science, IT, or a related field. Proven experience in IT or cloud computing roles, with a strong understanding of Microsoft Azure financials, cost management, and cloud financial models. Advanced proficiency in Excel (including PivotTables, visualization, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) and intermediate Power BI skills for data modelling and report automation. Experience or appreciation of AI prompt engineering and querying large language models (LLMs). Strong knowledge of IT service and change management processes, with ITIL Foundation certification (or equivalent experience) highly desirable. Excellent communication skills, able to work effectively in remote or hybrid environments.

Reply is an Equal Opportunities Employer and committed to embracing diversity in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, identity, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status or parental status or any other characteristic protected by the Law. Reply is committed to making sure that our selection methods are fair to everyone. To help you during the recruitment process, please let us know of any Reasonable Adjustments you may need.